Feature Description
Revolutionary imaging performance with Exmor RS
To deliver imaging performance previously impossible for a compact camcorder, a large 14.2-megapixel (effective) 1.0-type stacked CMOS image sensor delivers beautiful background bokeh defocus effects and superior sensitivity for capturing high-quality images with less noise, even under dark or bright conditions. This sensor integrates up to 273 phase-detection AF points that densely cover approx. 84% of the image area, for precise tracking of subjects throughout the shooting frame. The sensor gives you low noise and less blur because more light reaches the sensor, offering clear and steady pictures even in a dark scene with minimum illumination 1.7 lux.
Enhanced Fast Hybrid auto focus captures action
Enhanced Fast Hybrid auto focus (AF) is comprised of a number of features: Phase-detection AF with up to 273 reference points covering approximately 84% of the image area, face detection, and lock-on auto focus technology to estimate subject movement. They all work together seamlessly to capture fast-moving subjects with amazing sharpness.
Auto Focus Creative Control
AF Drive Speed means you set the speed at which focus switches - rapid for a sports event and slow for a drama production. It's easy to get the results you need. AF Track Depth allows you to choose a Wide depth of field when a subject is fast-moving, while Narrow fine-tunes performance for a subject at a consistent distance. AF Switching Sensitivity lets you lock tight to a single subject or fluidly switch focus - such as when shooting a line of runners.
Instant HDR workflows
As the expanding need for HDR content continues, Internet video platforms and professionals producing corporate, or event content are paying more attention to the added value of HDR. They need to deliver content quickly, without compromising on imaging expression and quality of content. To meet this demand, the PXW-Z90 offers Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) recording, in addition to S-Log3, for easy file-based workflows, while achieving the image quality of HDR. This simple workflow enables the shooting, editing, and viewing of HDR content in HLG, without devoting a lot of time to post-production work and additional color grading.
Express your vision beyond real-time motion
High Frame Rate shots can turn everyday actions into a slow-motion ballet, and the PXW-Z90 delivers a stunning 120 frames per second (fps) in Full HD XAVC 10bit 4:2:2, giving you continuous five-times slow-motion expression. Higher frame rates are also possible for even greater creative flexibility.
Broadcast-quality 4K (QFHD) and HD
The PXW-Z90 allows you to record a wide range of 4K (QFHD) and HD formats for maximum flexibility from this stunning palm-sized camcorder. The Z90 supports XAVC QFHD 100 Mbps recordings at 30p / 25p / 24p, XAVC HD Long GOP 422 50 Mbps, MPEGHD422 50 Mbps, MPEGHD420 35 Mbps, and AVCHD.
Wide-angle zoom lens with great control
The PXW-Z90 is supplied with a fixed 29-mm wide-angle ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T lens, ideal for capturing panoramic landscapes. The 12x optical zoom can be increased to 18x with Clear Image Zoom, maintaining QFHD resolution using Super Resolution Technology or 24x in HD. In addition, the digital extender can double this range again, up to 48x zoom. The camcorder's lens ring enables smooth, natural adjustment of focusing or zooming, depending on which mode is selected, while the manual dial and buttons on the side of the body allow swift and easy adjustment of IRIS (aperture), ISO/GAIN, and shutter speed.
Superb quality monitoring with enhanced OLED viewfinder
You have superb monitoring options with the Z90, an enhanced 0.39-type 2359 K dot OLED viewfinder and 3.5-type 1550 K dot LCD. The super high-resolution OLED viewfinder offers excellent quality brightness, contrast, and response, giving you better precision of manual focus operations and eliminating any color-breaking phenomenon. The LCD gives you further flexible composition options.
Dual XLR inputs
Robust XLR inputs on the removable handle support professional-standard stereo audio recording. Switchable phantom power supports mics that need it, while independent channel input dials provide precision control.
Remote operation
The PXW-Z90 has a featured remote interface (2.5 mm stereo mini-mini jack) wired interface. Using a wired remote controller such as the RM-1BP or RM-30BP: the focus, zoom, rec start/stop, and rec review can be controlled remotely. The camcorder can connect to the optional RM-30BP and MCX-500 Multi Camera Live Producer to form a simple live solution.
Dual media slots
To extend recording time and workflow flexibility, the PXW-Z90 is equipped with two memory card slots and is compatible with SDXC and SDHC cards as well as Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2) / PRO-HG Duo. Relay mode automatically switches recording from the first to the second memory card when the first is full; Simul mode allows simultaneous recording to two memory cards (for example to create an immediate back-up version). The PXW-Z90's two start/stop buttons on the handle grip and camcorder body can independently start and stop recording on different memory cards while recording in Simul mode.
Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe
The PXW-Z90 takes advantage of Sony's flexible Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe, which provides power, signal connections, and coordinated on/off switching to compatible Sony accessories. For example, you can connect and control Sony UWP-D wireless microphone systems (sold separately). Please note that to use the MI-Shoe, the XLR handle must be removed.
Wide choice of connections
The PXW-Z90 offers numerous connections to suit the broadcast workflow, including 3G HD-SDI, HDMI®, Multi/Micro USB jack, and composite output. The Rec Trigger signal can be sent through SDI and HDMI to link an external recording device. HDMI/SDI/composite output is possible during QFHD recording.
Easily synchronize multiple camcorders
When shooting with multiple camcorders, you can synchronize the timecode of each camcorder using Content Browser Mobile (CBM) smartphone application with optional CBKZ-WTCL upgrade. With this feature, all camcorders can synchronize to the primary camcorder you select or to a manually set time - whichever you prefer.
Specification
| Key Specs |
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| Sensor Resolution |
Effective: 14.2 Megapixel |
| Image Sensor |
1"-Type CMOS |
| Image Stabilization |
Optical in Integrated Lens |
| Internal Recording Modes |
XAVC |
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3840 x 2160 at 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mb/s] |
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1920 x 1080p at 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/240/250/480/500/1000 fps [35 to 50 Mb/s] |
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1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [25 to 50 Mb/s] |
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1280 x 720 at 50/59.94 fps [50 Mb/s] |
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AVCHD |
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1920 x 1080p at 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/240/250/480/500/1000 fps [24 to 28 Mb/s] |
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| Media/Memory Card Slot |
Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Video I/O |
1 x HDMI Output |
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1 x BNC (Composite) Output |
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1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Output |
| Battery Type |
Sony V-Series |
| Imaging |
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| Sensor Resolution |
Effective: 14.2 Megapixel |
| Image Sensor |
1"-Type CMOS |
| Image Stabilization |
Optical in Integrated Lens |
| Built-In ND Filter |
Mechanical Filter Wheel with 2-Stop (1/4), 4-Stop (1/16), 6-Stop (1/64) ND Filters |
| Capture Type |
Video Only |
| Exposure Control |
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| Shutter Type |
Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Speed |
1/10000 to 1/6 Second |
| Gain |
-3 to 33 dB |
| Minimum Illumination |
1.7 Lux at 1/30 Shutter Speed |
| White Balance |
2300 to 15,000K |
| Lens |
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| Focal Length |
9.3 to 111.6mm (35mm Equivalent: 29 to 348mm) |
| Optical Zoom Ratio |
12x |
| Max Digital Zoom |
48x |
| Minimum Aperture |
f/2.8 to 4.5 |
| Minimum Focus Distance |
Wide: 0.4" / 1.0 cm |
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Telephoto: 39.4" / 100.1 cm |
| Filter Size |
62 mm |
| Control Rings |
Focus |
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Zoom |
| Focus Control |
Autofocus |
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Manual Focus |
| Video Capture |
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| Internal Recording Modes |
XAVC |
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3840 x 2160 at 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mb/s] |
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1920 x 1080p at 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/240/250/480/500/1000 fps [35 to 50 Mb/s] |
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1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [25 to 50 Mb/s] |
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1280 x 720 at 50/59.94 fps [50 Mb/s] |
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AVCHD |
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1920 x 1080p at 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/240/250/480/500/1000 fps [24 to 28 Mb/s] |
| Fast-/Slow-Motion Support |
Yes |
| Built-In Microphone Type |
Stereo |
| Audio Recording |
2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz |
| IP Streaming |
H.264, RTMP, RTMPS |
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1280 x 720 (3.0 Mb/s) |
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640 x 360 (1.0 Mb/s) |
| Interface |
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| Media/Memory Card Slot |
Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Video I/O |
1 x HDMI Output |
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1 x BNC (Composite) Output |
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1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Output |
| Audio I/O |
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output |
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2 x XLR 3-Pin Mic/Line (+48 V Phantom Power) Input |
| Power I/O |
1 x Barrel Input |
| Other I/O |
1 x Micro-USB |
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1 x Micro-USB Control |
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1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini (LANC) Control |
| Wireless |
2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
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NFC |
| Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) |
None |
| Monitor |
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| Display Size |
3.5" |
| Resolution |
1,560,000 Dot |
| Display Type |
Articulating LCD |
| Viewfinder |
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| Type |
Built-In Electronic (OLED) |
| Size |
0.39" |
| Resolution |
2,360,000 Dot |
| Focus |
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| Focus Type |
Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode |
Automatic, Manual Focus |
| Environmental |
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| Storage Temperature |
-4 to 40°F / -20 to 60°C |
| General |
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| Battery Type |
Sony V-Series |
| Power Consumption |
6.9 W |
| Tripod Mounting Thread |
1/4"-20 Female |
