OVERVIEW

The PXW-Z150 4K XDCAM Camcorder from Sony brings high-quality performance, adaptability, and ease of use to a compact, handheld body that is the same size as the HXR-NX100. Suitable for corporate video, house of worship, and legal deposition recording. The camcorder features a single Exmor RS sensor with a UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution, Sony G lens with 12x optical zoom range, and 24x Clear Image Zoom. The integrated zoom lens features individual lens control rings for focus, iris, and zoom, and produces smooth-rounded-out-of-focus highlights. The lens can be used in either full-auto mode with servo control, or as a completely manually operated lens.

GENERAL

Mass

Approx. 1895g (Body only) 
Approx. 4lb 3 oz (Body only) 
Approx. 2270 g (with lens hood, eyecup, NP-F770 battery) 
Approx. 5 lb (with lens hood, eyecup, NP-F770 battery)

Dimensions (W x H x D) *1

171.3 × 187.8 × 371.3 mm (With the accessories (lens hood, large eyecup), excluding the grip belt and including the projecting parts) 
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)

Power Requirements

DC In: 8.4V, Battery: 7.2 V

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)

Operating Temperature

0°C to 40°C 
32°F to 104°F

Storage Temperature

-20°C to +60°C 
-4°F to +140°F

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)

Recording Format (Video)

XAVC QFHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:0 Long profile 
XAVC 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

Recording Format (Audio)

XAVC QFHD : Linear PCM 2ch, 24bit, 48kHz 
XAVC 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 QFHD (3840 x 2160) @29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 100Mbps/60Mbps 
XAVC HD (1920 x 1080) @59.94p, 50p, 50 Mbps/35 Mbps 
XAVC HD (1920 x 1080) @59.94i, 50i, 50 Mbps/35 Mbps/25 Mbps 
XAVC HD (1920 x 1080) @29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 50 Mbps/35 Mbps 
XAVC 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)

Recording Frame Rate (contd)

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

Recording/Playback Time (Contd)

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

LENS

Lens Mount

Fixed

Zoom Ratio

12x (optical), servo

Focal Length

f = 9.3 - 111.6 mm equivalent to f = 29.0 - 348.0 mm on 35 mm lens (16:9)

Iris

F2.8 - F4.5 auto/manual selectable

Focus

AF/MF selectable, 10 mm to ∞ (Wide), 1000 mm to ∞ (Tele)

Image Stabilizer

ON/OFF selectable, shift lens

Filter Diameter

M62 mm

CAMERA SECTION

Imaging Device (Type)

1.0-type (13.2 mm x 8.8 mm) back-illuminated Exmor RS CMOS sensor

Imaging Device (Pixel Count)

Approx. 20 M pixels (total) 
Approx. 14.2 M pixels (Effective)

Effective Picture Elements

3840 (H) x 2160 (V)

Built-in Optical Filters

ND filters 
OFF: CLEAR 
1: 1/4ND 
2: 1/16ND 
3: 1/64ND

Minimum Illumination

1.7 lux (Low Lux)

Shutter Speed

[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 HD: Frame rate selectable 1.2.4.8.15.30,60 fps 
[50i]: XAVC HD: Frame rate selectable 1.2.3.6.12.25,50 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

Super Slow Motion Function

[60i]: XAVC HD: Frame rate selectable 120 fps 
[50i]: XAVC HD: Frame rate selectable 100 fps

White Balance

Preset (Indoor: 3200K, Outdoor: 5600K±7 steps, Color temperature set range: 2300-15000K), Onepush A, B, Auto selectable

Gain

-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12,15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33 dB, AGC

Gamma Curve

Selectable

INPUT/OUTPUT

Audio Input

XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable

Video Output

Integrated into Multi/Micro USB jack (x1), RCA pin(x1), Composite 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ω

Audio Output

Integrated into Multi/Micro USB jack(x1), RCA pin(Monaural)(x1)

SDI Output

BNC (x1), 3G/HD/SD SMPTE ST 424/ST 292-1/ST 259 standards

Headphone Output

Stereo mini jack (x1)

Speaker Output

Monaural

DC Input

DC jack

Remote

Stereo mini-mini jack (Φ2.5 mm)

HDMI Output

HDMI connector (Type A)