Sony
Alpha 9 III
Global shutter sports flagship with 120fps and zero rolling shutter for pro action.
$5,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2024
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 8 months newer.
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Wins
Alpha 9 III
Wins
PXW-Z200
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BPXW-Z200 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 0 fps)
- AAlpha 9 III has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 20 fps)
- AAlpha 9 III has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AAlpha 9 III has lower Weight (703 g vs 1960 g)
- BPXW-Z200 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 250)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareAlpha 9 III
136 × 97 × 83 mm
703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
PXW-Z200
176 × 201 × 371 mm
1960 g (4.32 lb / 69.14 oz)
Alpha 9 III is 40mm narrower, 104mm shorter, and 288mm thinner than PXW-Z200.
Alpha 9 III is 1257 g lighter than PXW-Z200.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm Alpha 9 III · 371mm PXW-Z200
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 9 III
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
PXW-Z200
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
7.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 9 III
✓ 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 9 III
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Weight
703 g vs 1960 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
PXW-Z200
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 175.6, 201.3, 371.1
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO min (native)
100 vs 250 — lower is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC MXF, MPEG HD422
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 400 shots — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 9 III
Pros
- ✓Global shutter 120fps
- ✓Zero rolling shutter
- ✓Pro sports AF
- ✓Pre-capture buffer
Cons
- –24.6MP only
- –Premium price
- –Battery drain at max speed
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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Sony Alpha 9 III
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Alpha 9 III or PXW-Z200?
Alpha 9 III scores 7.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for PXW-Z200 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 9 III and PXW-Z200?
Alpha 9 III is 24.6 MP and PXW-Z200 is 14 MP, so the Alpha 9 III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 9 III and PXW-Z200 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 9 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while PXW-Z200 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 9 III or the PXW-Z200?
Alpha 9 III reaches 120 fps electronic. PXW-Z200 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 9 III and PXW-Z200?
Alpha 9 III weighs 703 g and PXW-Z200 weighs 1960 g, so the Alpha 9 III is 1257 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 9 III and PXW-Z200 record 4K video?
Alpha 9 III: 4K up to 120p. PXW-Z200: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Alpha 9 III and PXW-Z200 weather sealed?
Alpha 9 III: Yes. PXW-Z200: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 9 III and 640 shots for the PXW-Z200, giving the PXW-Z200 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 9 III launched at $5,999 and PXW-Z200 at $3,999. The PXW-Z200 is $2,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.