Sony PXW-Z200 4K HDR 1" CMOS Sensor 12G-SDI XDCAM Camcorder

Shoot, record and stream in 4K HDR, with a 20x optical zoom, AI-powered subject recognition AF, integrated 2.4 GHz/ 5 GHz Wi-Fi and 12G-SDI connectivity.

Delivering 4K image quality through a state of the art 1.0-type EXMOR RS CMOS image sensor, AI-powered Subject Recognition AF, 20x zoom, live streaming through Wi-Fi, USB, or SDI, plus color matching support for 709tone, S-Cinetone, and more, Sony’s newest handheld camcorders are the much-awaited successors to an accomplished legacy.

Capture stunning 4K HDR footage with striking colors, textures, and details

The PXW-Z200’s powerful 1.0-type Exmor RS™ stacked CMOS sensor delivers images with high sensitivity and low noise at up to 120fps in 4K and 240fps in FHD. Full-pixel readout and real-time BIONZ XR™ image processing preserves every detail, while compatibility with 709tone and S-Cinetone™ makes color-matching to Sony system and Cinema Line cameras easy.

Intelligent features for effortless shooting

Leveraging Sony’s innovations to help you capture the best content possible, our advanced AI Processing Unit can recognize human subjects, while the Fast Hybrid AF system tracks your subject and maintains precise focus throughout the shot. An Electronic Variable ND Filter means you can achieve the optimal exposure for your shots in a wide range of lighting conditions or utilize the Auto ND function to have exposure set automatically.

Reliable streaming and professional connectivity operation

Built-in 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz Wi-Fi, and an ethernet port enable simple, high-quality streaming direct from the camera. RTMP/RTMPS and SRT protocols make it easy for a single operator to manage the entire workflow- everything from recording to distribution- efficiently. Remote operation via our Monitor & Control app allows you to check angles and monitor shooting from your smartphone or tablet. The PXW-Z200 also offers built-in 12G-SDI with four times the bandwidth of 3G-SDI over a single cable, TC input/output, and broadcast-friendly XAVC (MXF).

Wide Zoom Range

One superb 20x power zoom G Lens™ covers applications from wide-angle in-car interviews to telephoto close-ups for sports. It delivers an optical zoom range of 24-480 mm (35mm full-frame equivalent). With Sony’s Clear Image Zoom technology, the new camera can achieve 30x zoom when recording 4K or 40x zoom in FHD. Maximum apertures of F2.8 (wide) and F4.5 (telephoto) provide better low-light performance and additional creative applications.

Advanced AI Processing Unit for next generation AF

A specialized AI Processing Unit, working in concert with BIONZ XR, uses deep learning based on the human form and posture data to recognize human subjects with high precision. The Fast Hybrid AF system offers wide 81% coverage to better support Subject Recognition AF and Real-time Tracking. The PXW-Z200 can effortlessly track and maintain focus on subjects just about anywhere in the frame.

Cinematic and broadcast base looks

Achieve the look of professional broadcast or film productions with ease. Use presets for S-Cinetone, ITU709, 709tone, HLG Live, HLG Mild and HLG Natural, then adjust black, matrix and other parameters as desired. Easily color match your footage with content shot on Sony's other broadcast and Cinema Line cameras.

BIONZ XR image processing

Integrated within the image sensor, our latest generation BIONZ XR image processor enables higher frame-rates, faster autofocus, improved Auto Trace White Balance (ATW) control and superior noise reduction. It extracts maximum performance from the high-resolution image sensor, effortlessly capturing the most subtle textures and finest detail. 5K oversampling with full-pixel readout condenses ample image information into stunning 4K (3840 x 2160) 60p video.

1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor

The PXW-Z200 is equipped with a large (approximately 14.0 megapixel (effective) 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS^™ image sensor. Its unique stacked structure—with back-illuminated pixels layered over integrated signal processing circuits—enables faster read-out speeds and superior low-light performance due to the design allowing more light to reach the sensor.

5K oversampling with full-pixel readout condenses ample image information into stunning 4K (3840 x 2160) 60p video.

Variety of Recording Options

The PXW-Z200 offers a variety of recording formats to suit your individual project requirements. XAVC (MXF) enables compatibility with MXF-based broadcast TV workflows. XAVC S-I offers the highest quality 10-bit 4:2:2 recording for 4K (QFHD) using post-production friendly Intra-Frame H.264. XAVC HS-L (H.265) and XAVC S-L (H.264) offer a choice of 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 with Long GOP recording for extended recording times and file-saving efficiency. XAVC HS enables recording of smaller proxy files (up to 16 Mbps) for previewing and editing.

Built-in Electronic Variable ND Filter

Seamlessly adjust the Electronic Variable ND Filter to suit a variety of light levels. Move from 1/4 to 1/128 ND with a simple dial adjustment or rely on the Auto ND function to maintain the optimum exposure for you-especially useful when moving quickly between indoor and outdoor environments.

Internal Fan and Vents

A built-in cooling fan and purposefully designed vents counter overheating to allow uninterrupted, extended shooting.

Accurate LCD monitor and OLED viewfinder

Easily monitor and focus subjects with a new 3.5-type LCD monitor that offers approximately 27.6 million dots with outstanding brightness and clarity. The monitor swings up and down as well as backward, so finding a comfortable viewing angle is easy. The supplied LCD hood is easily installed by sliding it into the grooves in the top and bottom of the LCD monitor, while the monitor can be folded away for storage even with the hood installed.

For clear, undistracted viewing, the high-contrast 0.39-type OLED viewfinder shuts out extraneous light while offering approximately 23.6 million dots.

Auto Framing

With Auto Framing engaged the camera will automatically track a recognized human subject and adjust framing so that the subject is always prominently positioned in the frame. The resulting footage can look as though a human operator was manually adjusting framing throughout a shoot - even though the camera was actually stationary the entire time. Solo operators can concentrate on engaging with an interviewee without constantly checking on camera positioning.

4K 120fps for stunning slow motion footage

The high readout speed of the Exmor RS sensor enables 4K high frame rate (HFR) recording at up to 120fps and FHD at 240fps. Achieve 4x slow motion in 4K at 30p or 5x slow motion at 24p. Whatever your creative choice, high speed AF helps ensure your subject is kept in focus. Slow & Quick Motion is supported for up to 4K 120fps and FHD 240fps recording.

Wireless monitoring and remote control

Check angles remotely, before shooting, then monitor and control the camera, all thanks to built-in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi connectivity. Download the free Monitor & Control app to record, touch focus, adjust iris, and more.

Advanced image stabilization

Minimize the effects of camera shake with built-in image stabilization. Make sure of smooth, stable footage in Active Mode image stabilization, where optical and electronic stabilization to allow handheld shots to glide as though on a gimbal.

4-channel audio

Record up to four channels of audio by combining inputs via XLR connectors and the Multi Interface (MI) Shoe. Adjust levels for two of the channels using audio level dials, without accessing device menus. Together with the SMAD-P5 adapter, our UWP-D Series lets you capture pristine audio - quickly, reliably and with no fuss.

Compact design and storage

Easily fold the EVF and LCD panel to store this lightweight camera. The microphone holder can be detached from the camera for greater portability.

AUTO/MANUAL switch

Full auto mode can automatically adjust settings and maintain ideal brightness and white balance with a single switch. When set to AUTO, it engages Auto ND Filter, Auto Iris, Auto Gain Control, Auto Shutter, and Auto White Mode.

Comprehensive connectivity

Use SDI input (12G, 6G, 3G Level A & B, and HD) and TC input and output for proxy recording and multi-camera productions. Connect with external equipment through HDMI Type-A, USB Type-C®, LAN, REMOTE, and various other connectors.

After capturing breathtaking 4K HDR footage with the Sony PXW-Z200 4K HDR 1" CMOS Sensor 12G-SDI XDCAM Camcorder, you'll experience unparalleled color, texture, and detail. This camcorder is equipped with a powerful 1.0-type Exmor RS stacked CMOS sensor, offering high sensitivity and low noise performance. It supports frame rates up to 120fps in 4K and 240fps in Full HD, ensuring smooth and detailed slow-motion capture. The full-pixel readout and real-time BIONZ XR image processing preserve every intricate detail, while compatibility with 709tone and S-Cinetone allows seamless color matching with other Sony system and Cinema Line cameras.

The PXW-Z200 is designed with intelligent features to simplify shooting. Sony's advanced AI Processing Unit recognizes human subjects, and the Fast Hybrid AF system ensures precise focus tracking throughout your shots. The Electronic Variable ND Filter provides optimal exposure across diverse lighting conditions, with an Auto ND function for automatic exposure adjustments.

For reliable streaming and professional connectivity, the PXW-Z200 includes built-in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, along with an ethernet port for high-quality streaming directly from the camera. It supports RTMP/RTMPS and SRT protocols, allowing a single operator to efficiently manage the entire workflow from recording to distribution. Remote operation is possible via the Monitor & Control app, enabling angle checks and shooting monitoring from a smartphone or tablet. The camcorder also features built-in 12G-SDI, offering four times the bandwidth of 3G-SDI over a single cable, along with TC input/output and broadcast-friendly XAVC (MXF) recording.

The large 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor, with approximately 14.0 megapixels (effective), features a unique stacked structure that enhances read-out speeds and low-light performance. This design allows more light to reach the sensor, resulting in stunning 4K (3840 x 2160) 60p video through 5K oversampling with full-pixel readout.

The PXW-Z200's 20x power zoom G Lens covers a wide range of applications, from wide-angle in-car interviews to telephoto sports close-ups, with an optical zoom range of 24-480 mm (35mm full-frame equivalent). Sony's Clear Image Zoom technology extends the zoom capability to 30x in 4K and 40x in FHD. Maximum apertures of F2.8 (wide) and F4.5 (telephoto) enhance low-light performance and creative possibilities.

With the advanced AI Processing Unit, the PXW-Z200 offers next-generation autofocus capabilities. Deep learning technology recognizes human subjects with high precision, while the Fast Hybrid AF system covers 81% of the frame for improved Subject Recognition AF and Real-time Tracking.

Achieve cinematic and broadcast aesthetics effortlessly with presets like S-Cinetone, ITU709, 709tone, HLG Live, HLG Mild, and HLG Natural. Adjust black, matrix, and other parameters to match footage with Sony's other broadcast and Cinema Line cameras.

Auto Framing technology automatically tracks and adjusts framing for recognized human subjects, producing footage that appears professionally captured even with a stationary camera. This feature allows solo operators to focus on engaging with interviewees without worrying about camera positioning.

The PXW-Z200's built-in Electronic Variable ND Filter allows seamless adjustments from 1/4 to 1/128 ND, with an Auto ND function for optimal exposure in varying lighting conditions. The AUTO/MANUAL switch enables full auto mode, automatically adjusting settings for ideal brightness and white balance.

Designed for live streaming, the PXW-Z200 streams directly to compatible services via wired or Wi-Fi connections, supporting RTMP/RTMPS or SRT protocols for efficient workflow management. File transfers are simplified with the ability to upload proxy and original clips directly from the memory card to a cloud or FTP server. The Creator's Cloud for Enterprise C3 Portal (paid) application further streamlines cloud transfers for quick editing and sharing.

Comprehensive connectivity options include SDI output (12G, 6G, 3G Level A & B, and HD), TC input/output, HDMI Type-A, USB Type-C, LAN, REMOTE, and more. The BIONZ XR image processor enhances frame rates, autofocus, Auto Tracing White Balance (ATW) control, and noise reduction, maximizing the sensor's high-resolution capabilities.

The PXW-Z200 supports Slow and Quick Motion recording, with 4K high frame rate (HFR) recording up to 120fps and FHD up to 240fps. Achieve 4x slow motion in 4K at 30p or 5x at 24p, with high-speed AF ensuring focus retention.

Built-in image stabilization minimizes camera shake, combining optical and electronic stabilization for smooth, gimbal-like handheld shots. The accurate 3.5-type LCD monitor and 0.39-type OLED viewfinder provide clear, bright viewing for precise monitoring and focusing.

Compact and portable, the PXW-Z200 features a foldable EVF and LCD panel, with a detachable microphone holder for enhanced portability. Flexible camera control is facilitated by two independent control rings for focus/zoom and two dials for IRIS/ND Variable, along with 12 user-assignable buttons for customizable operation.

The PXW-Z200 offers a variety of recording formats, including XAVC (MXF), XAVC S-I, XAVC HS-L, and XAVC S-L, catering to different project needs with options for high-quality 10-bit 4:2:2 recording and efficient file-saving.

Wireless monitoring and remote control are enabled through built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, with the free Monitor & Control app allowing remote recording, touch focus, iris adjustment, and more. Record up to four channels of audio using XLR connectors and the Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe, with adjustable levels for two channels via audio level dials. The SMAD-P5 Digital MI Shoe adapter and Sony's UWP-D Series Wireless Microphones ensure high-fidelity audio capture.