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Canon

XF605

1-inch broadcast camcorder with DIGIC DV7, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4K60p 4:2:2 10-bit XF-AVC, 12G-SDI, ND filter, and RTMP/SRT streaming.

$4,500

Launch price

Released Aug 2021

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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

Launch price

Released Oct 2025

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PXW-Z300 is 4.2 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

XF605

★ Sports & Action★ Wildlife

Wins

1categories

PXW-Z300

★ Sports & Action★ Wildlife

14 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

XF605 wins 3 categories·PXW-Z300 wins 1 categories
  • AXF605 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 759)
  • AXF605 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 94 %)
  • BPXW-Z300 has higher Resolution (8.3 MP vs 8.29 MP)
  • AXF605 has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs -4 EV)

Key specs at a glance

XF605PXW-Z300
Resolution8.29 MP8.3 MP
SensorMFTMFT
ISO max51,20051,200
Burst30 fps30 fps
4K120 fps120 fps
IBIS8-stop8-stop
Weight580 g580 g
Battery520 shots520 shots

Size and weight, to scale

XF605

134 × 91 × 72 mm

580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

PXW-Z300

134 × 91 × 72 mm

580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

XF605 and PXW-Z300 share virtually identical body dimensions.

XF605 and PXW-Z300 weigh the same.

Depth (front-to-back): 72mm XF605 · 72mm PXW-Z300

Sensor size, to scale

XF605

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

PXW-Z300

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseXF605PXW-Z300
Portrait
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent
10.0Excellent
Video & Hybrid
9.5Excellent
9.5Excellent
Landscape
3.5Limited
3.5Limited
Travel
7.0Good
7.0Good
Wildlife
10.0Excellent
10.0Excellent
Vlogging
7.0Good
7.0Good

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

XF605

  • AF low-light limit

    -6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 759 — higher is better

  • AF frame coverage

    100 % vs 94 % — higher is better

Reasons to choose

PXW-Z300

  • Resolution

    8.3 MP vs 8.29 MP — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
  • ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
  • ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
  • ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
  • ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
  • ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

XF605

Pros

  • ✓4K60p 4:2:2 10-bit XF-AVC internal
  • ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF + iTR AF X
  • ✓12G-SDI + HDMI + Ethernet (SRT)
  • ✓Built-in 3-position ND + HLG/PQ
  • ✓Dual SD + RTMP streaming

Cons

  • –Large shoulder-style body
  • –Premium broadcast pricing
  • –Fixed 15x zoom lens
  • –8.29MP effective on 1-inch sensor

PXW-Z300

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

✓ = category winner

XF605
PXW-Z300
Resolution
8.29 MP
8.3 MP✓
Sensor type
Four Thirds Live MOS
Four Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size
17.3 × 13.0 mm
17.3 × 13.0 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
XF605
PXW-Z300
Processor
DIGIC DV7
BIONZ XR + AI processing unit
XF605
PXW-Z300
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
51,200
51,200
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
XF605
PXW-Z300
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, XF605 or PXW-Z300?

XF605 scores 10.0/10 versus 10.0/10 for PXW-Z300 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the XF605 and PXW-Z300?

XF605 is 8.29 MP and PXW-Z300 is 8.3 MP, so the PXW-Z300 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the XF605 and PXW-Z300 have in-body image stabilization?

XF605 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while PXW-Z300 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the XF605 or the PXW-Z300?

XF605 reaches 30 fps electronic. PXW-Z300 reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the XF605 and PXW-Z300?

Both bodies weigh roughly 580 g.

Do the XF605 and PXW-Z300 record 4K video?

XF605: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. PXW-Z300: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the XF605 and PXW-Z300 weather sealed?

XF605: Yes. PXW-Z300: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the XF605 and 520 shots for the PXW-Z300, giving the PXW-Z300 the edge.

How much does each cost?

XF605 launched at $4,500 and PXW-Z300 at $8,298. The XF605 is $3,798 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.