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-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 1.7 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 9 III
Wins
PXW-Z300
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BPXW-Z300 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- AAlpha 9 III has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AAlpha 9 III has higher Resolution (24.6 MP vs 8.3 MP)
- BPXW-Z300 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 250)
- BPXW-Z300 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
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-Z300
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Alpha 9 III is 2mm wider, 6mm taller, and 11mm thicker than PXW-Z300.
Alpha 9 III is 123 g heavier than PXW-Z300.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm Alpha 9 III · 72mm PXW-Z300
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 9 III
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 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 9 III
✓ 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 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
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Resolution
24.6 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
EVF refresh rate
240 Hz vs 120 Hz — higher is better
Reasons to choose
PXW-Z300
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
ISO min (native)
100 vs 250 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
Battery life (CIPA)
520 shots vs 400 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 759
- ✓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-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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Sony Alpha 9 III
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Alpha 9 III or PXW-Z300?
Alpha 9 III scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for PXW-Z300 — 24.6MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 9 III and PXW-Z300?
Alpha 9 III is 24.6 MP and PXW-Z300 is 8.3 MP, so the Alpha 9 III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 9 III and PXW-Z300 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 9 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while PXW-Z300 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 9 III or the PXW-Z300?
Alpha 9 III reaches 120 fps electronic. PXW-Z300 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 9 III and PXW-Z300?
Alpha 9 III weighs 703 g and PXW-Z300 weighs 580 g, so the PXW-Z300 is 123 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 9 III and PXW-Z300 record 4K video?
Alpha 9 III: 4K up to 120p. PXW-Z300: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 9 III and PXW-Z300 weather sealed?
Alpha 9 III: Yes. PXW-Z300: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 9 III and 520 shots for the PXW-Z300, giving the PXW-Z300 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 9 III launched at $5,999 and PXW-Z300 at $8,298. The Alpha 9 III is $2,299 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.