The PXW-Z90 offers broadcast quality 4K with advanced features such as high-speed autofocus, Instant HDR workflow, up to 960fps NTSC/1000fps PAL super-slow motion and streaming at 2.4GHz or 5GHz with QoS.
It features a 1 inch Exmor RS CMOS sensor with UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution, a 12x Zeiss optical zoom, an OLED viewfinder and a 3.5″ touchscreen LCD monitor.
It can record 4K in XAVC Long at 4:2:0, HD in XAVC Long at 4:2:2 10-bit.
The camera incorporates an advanced Fast Hybrid AF system, alongside face detection and lock-on autofocus technology, making it easy to focus and track a subject while filming.
Broadcast workflows
It features a broadcast standard 3G-SDI output (supporting 1080 60p/50p), a Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe, HDMI and remote interface to connect with and control remotely a wide variety of compatible Sony accessories.
Including creating a simple live solution when connected to the optional MCX-500 multi-camera live producer and RM-30BP Remote Commander.
Imaging performance with Exmor RS
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.
Fast Hybrid autofocus
Enhanced Fast Hybrid autofocus (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 autofocus technology to estimate subject movement.
Camera
Sensor: 1.0″-type (13.2 mm x 8.8 mm), back-illuminated Exmor RS CMOS sensor
Built-In ND Filters: Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Effective Pixels: (16:9): 14.2 MP (approximate)
(3:2): 12.0 MP (approximate)
Gain: -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33 dB, AGC
Minimum Illumination With 33 dB Gain:
Standard 60i: 3 lux (1/60 second)
Standard 50i: 3 lux (1/50 second)
LowLux 60i: 1.7 lux (1/30 second)
LowLux 50i: 1.7 lux (1/25 second)
Shutter Speed 60i: 1/8 – 1/10,000
50i: 1/6 -1/10,000
24p: 1/6 – 1/10,000
Slow & Quick Motion Function 60i 2160p: 1,2,4,8,15,30 fps
50i 2160p: 1,2,3,6,12,25 fps
60i 1080p: 1,2,4,8,15,30,60,120 fps
50i 1080p: 1,2,3,6,12,25,50,100 fps
White Balance Preset
Indoor: 3200K
Outdoor: 5600K ±7 steps
Colour Temperature Set Range: 2300-15,000K
Onepush
A, B, Auto-selectable
Lens
Zoom Ratio Optical: 12x
Clear Image Zoom: 18x (4K) / 24x (HD)
Digital Extender: 48x (HD)
Lens Wide Angle 29mm (35mm equivalent)
Recording
Video Format: 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 (CBKZ-SLMP required): MPEG-2 422P at HL 4:2:2 Long profile
MPEG HD420 (CBKZ-SLMP required): MPEG-2 MP at HL 4:2:0 Long profile
MPEG HD Proxy (CBKZ-SLMP required): MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:0 Long profile
AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format-compatible
Audio Format XAVC QFHD: Linear PCM 2-Ch, 24-bit, 48 kHz
XAVC HD: Linear PCM 2-Ch, 24-bit, 48 kHz
XAVC Proxy: AAC-LC 2-Ch¿16-bit, 48 kHz
MPEG HD422 (CBKZ-SLMP required): Linear PCM 2-Ch, 24-bit, 48 kHz
MPEG HD420 (CBKZ-SLMP required): Linear PCM 2-Ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz
MPEG HD Proxy (CBKZ-SLMP required): AAC-LC 2-Ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz
AVCHD: Linear PCM 2-ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz / Dolby Digital 2-Ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz
Recording Frame Rate XAVC QFHD (3840 x 2160): 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 100 Mbps/60 Mbps
XAVC HD (1920 x 1080): 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 50 Mbps/35 Mbps
XAVC HD (1920 x 1080): 59.94i, 50i, 50 Mbps/35 Mbps/25 Mbps
XAVC HD (1280 x 720): 59.94p, 50p, 50 Mbps
XAVC Proxy (1280 x 720): 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 9 Mbps
XAVC Proxy (640 x 360): 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 3 Mbps
MPEG HD422 (1920 x 1080): (CBKZ-SLMP required) 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 5 Mbps
MPEG HD422 (1280 x 720): (CBKZ-SLMP required) 59.94p, 50p, 50 Mbps
MPEG HD420 (1920 x 1080): @59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, HQ mode (35 Mbps)
MPEG HD420 (1440 x 1080): (CBKZ-SLMP required) 59.94i, 50i, HQ mode (35 Mbps)
MPEG HD420 (1280 x 720): (CBKZ-SLMP required) 59.94p, 50p, HQ mode (35 Mbps)
MPEG HD Proxy (1280 x 720): (CBKZ-SLMP required) 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 9 Mbps
MPEG HD Proxy (640 x 360): (CBKZ-SLMP required) 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 3 Mbps
AVCHD (1920 x 1080): 59.94p, 50p, PS mode (28 Mbps)
AVCHD (1920 x 1080): 59.94i/50i FX mode (24 Mbps) FH mode (17 Mbps)
AVCHD (1920 x 1080): 29.97p/25p/23.98p, FX mode (24 Mbps)
AVCHD (1440 x 1080): 59.94i, 50i LP mode (5 Mbps)
AVCHD (1280 x 720): 59.94p, 50p, HQ mode (9 Mbps)
Recording/Playback Time With 64 GB Memory Card:
XAVC QFHD LPCM 2-Ch 100 Mbps: 65 minutes
XAVC QFHD LPCM 2-Ch 60 Mbps: 100 minutes
XAVC HD LPCM 2-Ch 50 Mbps: 120 minutes
XAVC HD LPCM 2-Ch 35 Mbps: 170 minutes
XAVC HD LPCM 2-Ch 25 Mbps: 220 minutes
MPEG HD422 (CBKZ-SLMP required) LPCM 2-Ch 50 Mbps: 110 minutes
MPEG HD420 (CBKZ-SLMP required) LPCM 2-Ch HQ Mode: 170 minutes
AVCHD LPCM 2-Ch PS Mode: 305 minutes
AVCHD LPCM 2-Ch FX Mode: 360 minutes
AVCHD LPCM 2-Ch FH Mode: 495 minutes
AVCHD LPCM 2-Ch HQ Mode: 880 minutes
AVCHD LPCM 2-Ch LP Mode: 1540 minutes
Input/Output
Audio Input: 2 x 3-pin XLRF, line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
Audio Output: Integrated multi/micro-USB jack
DC Input: DC jack
HDMI Output: 1 x Type A
Headphone Output: 1 x Stereo 3.5 mm mini-jack
Remote Integrated multi/micro-USB jack
Stereo mini-jack (2.5 mm Φ)
SDI Output 1 x BNC: 3G/HD/SD
SMPTE 424M/292M/259M standards
Speaker Output Monaural
USB: 1 x Multi/micro-USB
Video Output: 1 x Multi/micro-USB
1 x Composite, 1.0 Vpp, 75 Ohms
Wi-Fi
Frequency Bands: 2.4, 5 GHz
Media Specifications
Media Type: 1 x SD/SDHC/SDXC & Memory Stick PRO Duo
1 x SD/SDHC/SDXC
Monitoring
LCD Monitor: 3.5″ (8.9 cm), 1.56 M dots
Viewfinder: 0.39″ (1 cm), 2.36 M dots, OLED
General
Battery Operating Time Recording (approximate): 140 minutes with NP-FV70A battery (with LCD, XAVC QFHD 2160/30p, 60 Mbps)
Playback (approximate): 265 minutes with NP-FV70A battery (with LCD, XAVC QFHD 2160/30p, 60 Mbps)
Built-In Microphone: Omnidirectional stereo electret condenser microphone
Power Consumption (Average): 6.5 W (recording with EVF with XAVC QFHD 2160/30p 60 Mbps)
6.9 W (recording with LCD and XAVC QFHD 2160/30p 60 Mbps)
Power Requirements: DC In: 8.4 V
Battery: 7.4 V
Storage Temperature: -20 to 60°C
Dimensions (W x H x D): 130 x 181.5 x 287 mm
Weight: 1020 g