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-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 priceReleased Oct 2025
PXW-Z300 is 3.9 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7 IV
Wins
PXW-Z300
9 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 200 frames)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher Resolution (33 MP vs 8.3 MP)
- BPXW-Z300 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- BPXW-Z300 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BPXW-Z300 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,686,400)
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-Z300
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Alpha 7 IV is 3mm narrower than PXW-Z300 but it is also 5mm taller and 8mm thicker.
Alpha 7 IV is 78 g heavier than PXW-Z300.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm Alpha 7 IV · 72mm PXW-Z300
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-Z300
134 × 91 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
PXW-Z300
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
PXW-Z300
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× 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-Z300: 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
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 200 frames — higher is better
Resolution
33 MP vs 8.3 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Battery life (CIPA)
580 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
PXW-Z300
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only PXW-Z300 supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 5.5 stops — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 759
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
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-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
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 portraits, Alpha 7 IV or PXW-Z300?
Alpha 7 IV scores 9.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for PXW-Z300 — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7 IV and PXW-Z300?
Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP and PXW-Z300 is 8.3 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and PXW-Z300 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while PXW-Z300 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7 IV or the PXW-Z300?
Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic. PXW-Z300 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7 IV and PXW-Z300?
Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g and PXW-Z300 weighs 580 g, so the PXW-Z300 is 78 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and PXW-Z300 record 4K video?
Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p. PXW-Z300: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 7 IV and PXW-Z300 weather sealed?
Alpha 7 IV: Yes. PXW-Z300: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7 IV and 520 shots for the PXW-Z300, giving the Alpha 7 IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7 IV launched at $2,499 and PXW-Z300 at $8,298. The Alpha 7 IV is $5,799 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.