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PXW-Z200

AI-powered XDCAM with 1-inch Exmor RS sensor, 20x G Lens zoom, 4K60/120p, 12G-SDI, XAVC MXF, variable ND, and RTMP/SRT streaming.

$3,999

Launch price

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Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

14 MP

Sensor

13.2 × 8.8 mm

ISO max

25,600

Burst

20 fps

4K

60 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

1960 g

Battery

640 shots

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Sensor size

Sony PXW-Z200

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″

116 mm² area

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

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85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

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85.6 × 54 mm

176 × 201 × 371 mm · 1960 g (4.32 lb / 69.14 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · 20fps burst — fast action ready
  • · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter

Video & Hybrid

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

Limited
1.0/ 10
  • · Dual card slots for backup

Travel

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting

Wildlife

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 20fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Bird AF subject recognition

Vlogging

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · Eye AF locks on you while filming

Pros

  • 12G-SDI + timecode in/out for broadcast
  • XAVC MXF / XAVC S-I / XAVC HS codecs
  • AI subject recognition AF + auto framing
  • 4K up to 60p / 120p slow motion
  • Variable ND (1/4–1/128) + S-Cinetone

Cons

  • Premium over HXR-NX800
  • Heavy at 1.96 kg body-only
  • Some MXF features require firmware 2.0+
  • C3 Portal streaming is paid add-on

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Sony PXW-Z200

Sensor

Resolution14 MP
Sensor type1.0-type stacked Exmor RS CMOS
Sensor size13.2 × 8.8 mm
AA filterYes

Lens

Aperturef/2.8–4.5
Focal length (35mm equiv.)24–480 mm (35mm equivalent)

Processor

ProcessorBIONZ XR + AI processing unit

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)25,600
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemAI Subject Recognition AF (Real-time Eye AF, tracking, auto framing)
AF frame coverage94 %
AF low-light limit-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Burst

Burst (mechanical)8 fps
Burst (electronic)20 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth120 frames

Video

Max resolution4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
4K max frame rate60 fps
1080p max frame rate120 fps
Slow-motion modes4K up to 120fps; FHD up to 240fps
Max video bit rate200 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileHLG / S-Cinetone / 709tone
CodecsXAVC MXF, XAVC S-I, XAVC HS, XAVC S, MPEG HD422

Stabilization

Stabilization typeOptical SteadyShot
In-body stabilization (IBIS)No
IBIS effectiveness7 stops

Body

Weight1960 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)175.6 × 201.3 × 371.1 mm
Weather sealingNo

Battery

BatteryBP-U35 / BP-U70 / BP-U100
Battery life (CIPA)640 shots

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesSD, SDHC, SDXC

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeFoldable OLED EVF
EVF magnification0.78 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3.5 in
LCD typeFoldable
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C (USB-PD)
HDMIFull HDMI (Type A)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standard2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountFixed lens