OVERVIEW

The new PXWZ150 is ready to impress as the latest addition to the XDCAM range of lightweight, easy to use professional camcorders with new functionality to enable wireless operation and 4K* high quality shooting. The flexible, effortless set up capabilities of the portable PXWZ150 enables content creators of all experience levels to deliver impressive imagery for content and events shooting scenarios, no matter how tight the budget. The PXWZ150 features a 1.0 type stacked Exmor RS® CMOS image sensor, providing users with spectacular 4K recording and impressive 5x slow motion in Full HD – essential functionality for content creators looking to deliver corporate or personal productions to the highest quality.

Highlights:

  • World’s first 1.0″-type stacked Exmor RS™ imaging sensor*
  • Flexible 4K and Full HD recordings (XAVC™ Long GOP at 100Mbps)
  • HFR 120 fps Super Slow Motion (continuous)
  • Clear Image Zoom (24x for HD, 18x for 4K)
  • Wi-Fi® / NFC networking capabilities for high mobility
  • 3.5-inch** type 1550K LCD Panel for high resolution monitoring
  • Compact and lightweight body
  • Dual media slots for recording flexibility
  • Built-in ND filter (4 steps)
  • Wide choice of connections (3G-SDI, HDMI®, Multi/Micro USB, professional audio XLR terminals, REMOTE and Composite (RCA)
  • Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe to connect and control Sony’s wireless mic systems or external light (both sold separately)
  • * For professional camcorders as of February 23, 2016.
  • **Viewable area measured diagonally.

SPECIFICATIONS

Camera Section Specifications Detail:
Built-in Optical Filters ND filters
OFF: CLEAR
1: 1/4ND
2: 1/16ND
3: 1/64ND
Effective Picture Elements 3840 (H) x 2160 (V)
Gain -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12,15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33 dB, AGC
Imaging Device Type: 1.0″-type (13.2 mm x 8.8 mm) back-illuminated Exmor RS CMOS sensor Pixel Count: Approx. 20 M pixels (total) Approx. 14.2 M pixels (Effective)
Minimum Illumination 1.7 lux (Low Lux)
Shutter Speed (Time) [60i]: 1/8 – 1/10,000 (1/6 – 1/10,000 when shooting with 24p) [50i]: 1/6 -1/10,000
Slow & Quick Motion Function [60i]: XAVC-L HD: Frame rate selectable 1.2.4.8.15.30,60, and 120 fps
[50i]: XAVC-L HD: Frame rate selectable 1.2.3.6.12.25,50, and 100 fps
[60i]: MPEG HD: Frame rate selectable 1.2.4.8.15.30 fps
[50i]: MPEG HD: Frame rate selectable 1.2.3.6.12.25 fps
[60i]: AVCHD: Frame rate selectable 1.2.4.8.15.30,60 fps
[50i]: AVCHD: Frame rate selectable 1.2.3.6.12.25,50 fps
White Balance Preset (Indoor: 3200K, Outdoor: 5600K±7 steps, Color temperature set range: 2300-15000K), Onepush A, B, Auto selectable

General Specifications Detail:
Battery Operating Time Approx. 260 min. with NP-F770 battery (while recording with LCD, XAVC 1080/60i, 50 Mbps)
Approx. 400 min. with NP-F970 battery (while recording with LCD, XAVC 1080/60i, 50 Mbps)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 6 3/4 x 7 3/8 x 14 5/8 inches
(With the accessories (lens hood, large eyecup), excluding the grip belt and including the projecting parts)
Mass Approx. 4lb 3 oz (Body only)
Approx. 5 lb (with lens hood, eyecup, NP-F770 battery)
Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F
Power Consumption Approx. 6.3 W (while recording with viewfinder and XAVC HD 1080/60i 50 Mbps)
Approx. 6.6 W (while recording with LCD and XAVC HD 1080/60i 50 Mbps)
Power Requirements DC In: 8.4V, Battery: 7.2 V
Recording Format Video:
XAVC-L QFHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:0 Long profile
XAVC-L HD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:2 Long profile
XAVC Proxy: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:0 Long profile
MPEG HD422: MPEG-2 422P@HL 4:2:2 Long profile
MPEG HD420: MPEG-2 MP@HL 4:2:0 Long profile
MPEG HD Proxy: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:0 Long profile
AVCHD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format compatible
Audio:
XAVC-L QFHD : Linear PCM 2ch, 24bit, 48kHz
XAVC-L HD : Linear PCM 2ch, 24bit, 48kHz
XAVC Proxy : AAC-LC 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
MPEG HD422 : Linear PCM 2ch, 24bit, 48kHz
MPEG HD420 : Linear PCM 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
MPEG HD Proxy : AAC-LC 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
AVCHD : Linear PCM 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
Recording Frame Rate XAVC-LQFHD (3840 x 2160) @29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 100Mbps/60Mbps
XAVC-L HD (1920 x 1080) @59.94p, 50p, 50 Mbps/35 Mbps
XAVC-L HD (1920 x 1080) @59.94i, 50i, 50 Mbps/35 Mbps/25 Mbps
XAVC-L HD (1920 x 1080) @29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 50 Mbps/35 Mbps
XAVC-L HD (1280 x 720)@59.94p, 50p, 50Mbps
XAVC Proxy (1280 x 720) @59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 9Mbps
XAVC Proxy (640 x 360) @59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 3Mbps
MPEG HD422 (1920 x 1080) @59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 50 Mbps
MPEG HD422 (1280 x 720) @59.94p, 50p, 50Mbps
MPEG HD420 (1920 x 1080) @59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, HQ mode (35Mbps)
MPEG HD420 (1440 x 1080) @59.94i, 50i, HQ mode (35Mbps)
MPEG HD420 (1280 x 720) @59.94p, 50p, HQ mode (35Mbps)
MPEG HD Proxy (1280 x 720) @59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 9Mbps
MPEG HD Proxy (640 x 360) @59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 3Mbps
AVCHD (1920 x 1080)@59.94p, 50p, PS mode (28 Mbps)
AVCHD (1920 x 1080) @59.94i/50i/29.97p/25p/23.98p, FX mode (24 Mbps), FH mode(17 Mbps)
AVCHD (1280 x 720)@59.94p, 50p, FX mode (24 Mbps) FH mode (17 Mbps) HQ mode (9 Mbps)
Recording/Playback Time XAVC-L QFHD 100 mode, Approx. 65 min with 64 GB memory card
XAVC-L QFHD 60 mode, Approx. 100 min with 64 GB memory card
XAVC-L HD 50 mode, Approx. 120 min with 64 GB memory card
XAVC-L HD 35 mode, Approx. 170 min with 64 GB memory card
XAVC-L HD 25 mode, Approx. 220 min with 64 GB memory card
MPEG HD422 @LPCM 2ch 50 Mbps, Approx. 110 min with 64 GB memory card
MPEG HD420 @LPCM 2ch HQ Mode, Approx. 170 min with 64 GB memory card
AVCHD@LPCM 2ch PS Mode, Approx. 290 min with 64 GB memory card
AVCHD@LPCM 2ch FX Mode, Approx. 340 min with 64 GB memory card
AVCHD@LPCM 2ch FH Mode, Approx. 450 min with 64 GB memory card
AVCHD@LPCM 2ch HQ Mode, Approx. 750 min with 64 GB memory card
Storage Temperature -4°F to +140°F

Inputs/Outputs Specifications Detail:
Audio Input XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
Audio Output Integrated into Multi/Micro USB jack(x1), RCA pin(Monaural)(x1)
DC Input DC jack
HDMI Output HDMI connector (Type A)
Headphone Output Stereo mini jack (x1)
MIC Built-in Microphone: Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone
Remote Stereo mini-mini jack (Φ2.5 mm)
SDI Output BNC (x1), 3G/HD/SD SMPTE ST 424/ST 292-1/ST 259 standards
Speaker Output Monaural
Video Output Integrated into Multi/Micro USB jack (x1), RCA pin(x1), Composite 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ω

Lens Specifications Detail:
Filter Diameter M62 mm
Focal Length f = 9.3 – 111.6 mm equivalent to f = 29.0 – 348.0 mm on 35 mm lens (16:9)
Focus AF/MF selectable, 10 mm to ∞ (Wide), 1000 mm to ∞ (Tele)
Iris F2.8 – F4.5 auto/manual selectable
Lens Mount Fixed
Zoom Ratio 12x (optical), servo

Media Specifications Detail:
Type MS/SD(1),SD(1)

Monitoring Specifications Detail:
Built-in LCD Monitor 8.8cm (3.5 type), Approx. 1.56M dots
Viewfinder 1.0cm（0.39 type) OLED, Approx. 1.44M dots

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