Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Sony
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 priceReleased Sep 2024
PXW-Z200 is 2.9 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7 IV
Wins
PXW-Z200
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 120 frames)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AAlpha 7 IV has lower Weight (658 g vs 1960 g)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher Resolution (33 MP vs 14 MP)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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PXW-Z200
176 × 201 × 371 mm
1960 g (4.32 lb / 69.14 oz)
Alpha 7 IV is 44mm narrower, 105mm shorter, and 291mm thinner than PXW-Z200.
Alpha 7 IV is 1302 g lighter than PXW-Z200.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm Alpha 7 IV · 371mm PXW-Z200
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
PXW-Z200
176 × 201 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
PXW-Z200
176 × 371 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
PXW-Z200
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7 IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
PXW-Z200: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Weight
658 g vs 1960 g — lower is better
Resolution
33 MP vs 14 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
Reasons to choose
PXW-Z200
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 175.6, 201.3, 371.1
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only PXW-Z200 supports it
Codecs
Adds XAVC MXF, MPEG HD422
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 5.5 stops — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
PXW-Z200
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Alpha 7 IV or PXW-Z200?
Alpha 7 IV scores 7.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for PXW-Z200 — 33MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7 IV and PXW-Z200?
Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP and PXW-Z200 is 14 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and PXW-Z200 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while PXW-Z200 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7 IV or the PXW-Z200?
Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic. PXW-Z200 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7 IV and PXW-Z200?
Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g and PXW-Z200 weighs 1960 g, so the Alpha 7 IV is 1302 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and PXW-Z200 record 4K video?
Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p. PXW-Z200: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Alpha 7 IV and PXW-Z200 weather sealed?
Alpha 7 IV: Yes. PXW-Z200: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7 IV and 640 shots for the PXW-Z200, giving the PXW-Z200 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7 IV launched at $2,499 and PXW-Z200 at $3,999. The Alpha 7 IV is $1,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.