Sony PXW-Z150 Compact Professional Camcorder Announced

Sony has announced the lightweight PXW-Z150 professional camcorder with new functionality to enable wireless operation and 4K shooting.

The Sony PXW-Z150 features a 1″-type stacked Exmor RS CMOS image sensor with a resolution of 20 megapixels and a 4K compatible 29-348mm equivalent zoom lens with an integrated four-stop ND filter, and supports Sony’s 4K XAVC-L recording format.

Full HD 120fps shooing is also supported for 5x slow-motion playback. The camcorder can be easily controlled by a smartphone or tablet using a Wi-Fi remote, and has a battery life which delivers a 400-minute recording time. High visibility is delivered with the wide view-angle and high contrast 0.39-type 1440K OLED viewfinder, alongside the 3.5-type 1550K LCD panel.

Sony PXW-Z150 Compact Professional Camcorder Announced

Specifications

• Single 1″ Exmor RS CMOS Sensor
• UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 30p
• HD up to 120 fps
• Sony G Lens with 12x Optical Zoom
• 24x Clear Image Zoom, 48x Digital Zoom
• Discrete Manual Focus, Zoom, Iris Rings
• XAVC, AVC/H.264, AVCHD 2.0, MPEG-4
• Slow and Quick Motion Function
• Two SD Memory Card Slots, Wi-Fi
• 2 x 3-Pin XLR Audio Inputs

Key features of the PXW-Z150

4K high quality shooting with a 1.0-type Exmor RS image sensor and premium G lens

The PXW-Z150 supports: 4K*1 XAVC Long maximum 100Mbps high quality shooting. The 1.0-type Exmor RS image sensor provides high sensitivity and high performance in low light environments. The high-speed read-out ensures high-speed motion shooting with minimum distortion. Videographers can deliver high resolution and contrast from the centre to the edge of the lens, with the high performance 4K-compatible 29-348mm wide-angle lens with 12x optical zoom.

Use on a wide range of applications with 120fps slow motion, rich recording format and network functions

The camcorder supports full HD 120fps continuous high-speed shooting, which enables 5x slow motion expression. High quality FHD XAVC Long 4:2:2 10bit 50Mbps and the broadcasting format MPEG2HD (50Mbps/35Mbps) are also supported. Users can take advantage of the advanced network functions – such as the camcorder’s built-in Wi-Fi for live streaming capabilities (QoS will be supported by a firmware update) and FTP wireless connections – to integrate wireless workflows, enabling users to keep pace with ever changing client deadlines.

High operability and rich interface, within a compact and lightweight body

The PXW-Z150 provides extended functionality with 3 independent lens rings, in addition to high visibility with wide view-angle and high contrast 0.39-type 1440K OLED viewfinder and 3.5-type 1550K LCD panel. Sony’s MI Shoe wireless microphone receivers are supported, increasing the mobility and limiting the need for external cables and multiple accessories. The camcorders rich interface includes: 3G-SDI, HDMI, XLR, Cold Shoe and REMOTE. In addition to this, dual media slots facilitate various recording options such as backup, simultaneous and relay recording.

Find out more about the PXW-Z150 here.

*1 4K (3840×2160) up to 30P is supported
*2 14.2 million effective pixels
*3 Using optional NP-F970 battery while recording XAVC 1080/50i or 60i, 50 Mbps with LCD on.