Sony
PXW-Z300
Flagship 3-CMOS XDCAM with 1/2-inch Exmor R sensors, 17x f/1.9 zoom, AI subject AF, 4K60p, flexible LCD arm, and content authentication.
$8,298
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
8.3 MP
Sensor
MFT
ISO max
51,200
Burst
30 fps
4K
120 fps
IBIS
8-stop
Weight
580 g
Battery
520 shots
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Sensor size
Sony PXW-Z300
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
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85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
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85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
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85.6 × 54 mm
134 × 91 × 72 mm · 580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Fair- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
- · In-body stabilization for handheld shooting
Sports & Action
Excellent- · 30fps burst — pro-level action capture
- · 759 AF points — good coverage
Video & Hybrid
Excellent- · 8K recording for future-proof footage
- · 4K 120p slow-motion
Landscape
Limited- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
- · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds
Travel
Good- · 580g — compact and travel-friendly
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Excellent- · 30fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Bird AF subject recognition
Vlogging
Good- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
Pros
- ✓ 3× 1/2-inch 4K Exmor R 3CMOS
- ✓ 17x f/1.9 constant aperture zoom
- ✓ AI subject recognition + auto framing
- ✓ 4K60p XAVC Intra/Long + MPEG HD422
- ✓ Electronic variable ND + 12G-SDI
Cons
- – Premium flagship pricing
- – 3CMOS not single large sensor
- – Heavy at 2.6 kg body-only
- – New platform learning curve
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Sony PXW-Z300