Sony
PXW-Z90
Palm-sized XDCAM with 1-inch Exmor RS sensor, 12x Zeiss zoom, Fast Hybrid AF, 3G-SDI, dual XLR, and XAVC 4K up to 30p.
$2,799
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
14.2 MP
Sensor
MFT
ISO max
25,600
Burst
20 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
7-stop
Weight
580 g
Battery
640 shots
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Sensor size
Sony PXW-Z90
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- · 20fps burst — fast action ready
- · 759 AF points — good coverage
Video & Hybrid
Good- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Limited- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
- · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds
Travel
Good- · 580g — compact and travel-friendly
- · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting
Wildlife
Excellent- · 20fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Bird AF subject recognition
Vlogging
Good- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
Pros
- ✓ 1-inch stacked Exmor RS (14.2MP)
- ✓ 273-point Fast Hybrid AF
- ✓ Built-in ND (1/4, 1/16, 1/64)
- ✓ 3G-SDI + dual XLR handle
- ✓ S-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone
Cons
- – 4K limited to 30p
- – Small palm body ergonomics
- – XAVC 100Mbps max in 4K
- – Superseded by newer NX800/Z200 line
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Sony PXW-Z90