Sony PXW-Z150//C handy professional camcorder

Ready for any shooting scenario, Sony's PXW-Z150 handy professional camcorder delivers stunning 4K image quality, 120fps HFR Full-HD slow-motion and built-in advanced networking for live streaming and wireless workflow. Zoom 12x (24x electronic).

• 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
• 18/24x 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

The Sony PXW-Z150 4K XDCAM Camcorder 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 18/24x Clear Image Zoom in 4K/HD. It can record 4K in XAVC Long at 4:2:0 8-bit, and HD in XAVC Long at 4:2:2 10-bit at 50 Mb/s, as well as MPEG2HD at 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 in 8-bit only. 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.

The camcorder supports storing up to 6 picture profiles and allows you to share profiles; the camera also supports Sony's Slow and Quick Motion for shooting HD video at variable frame rates, including 120 fps. Recording to a variety of formats, frame rates, and codecs, the camcorder supports 100 Mb/s XAVC Long GOP recording of 4K UHD video at up to 29.97p, HD up to 59.94p, MPEG HD up to 59.94p, and AVCHD 2.0 up to 59.94p. Your footage is recorded to media via two SD memory card slots. You can choose to record simultaneously to both cards or use the relay mode which switches recording automatically to the second memory card when the first one is full. It features built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity. The PXW-Z150 features two 3-pin XLR audio inputs that support line, mic, and mic +48V (phantom power) for using external microphones; you can also use the PXW-Z150's built-in microphone to record audio when shooting. The camcorder also includes Night Shot capability for shooting in extremely dim lighting conditions as well as date/time stamp, and timecode functionality.

The Z150 is the world's first professional camcorder to feature a 1.0 type stacked CMOS image sensor. This breakthrough in sensor integration delivers a 2x increase in read-out speed compared to a conventional 1.0 sensor for stunning 120fps slow motion in Full HD and spectacular 4K recording. Full pixel read-out helps realise the full potential of the big 1.0 type sensor - there's no need for pixel binning or line skipping which can result in moiré effects.

The large 1.0 type sensor is also brighter, has higher resolution and offers more bokeh with a shallow depth of field, allowing you to create beautiful, cinematic images that will inspire you and delight your clients.

The Z150 offers a step-change in image capture in its class with 4K QFHD (3840x2160) using the advanced XAVC Long GOP 100Mbps codec for truly broadcast quality 4K performance.

To maximise the quality of your images, the Z150 has a stunning optical 12x zoom lens that offers high resolution and contrast across the entirety of the image. Sony's advanced Clear Image Zoom feature doubles magnification to 18x when shooting in 4K QFHD and 24x in HD, to fully exploit the imaging capabilities of the Z150's large 1.0 type stacked sensor.

The Z150 transforms expectations of what's possible with a handy camcorder so you can be confident using it for almost any application. This includes up to 120 frames per second (fps) High Frame Rate continuous recording in Full HD quality, delivering beautiful 5x slow motion. Stunning 4K picture performance is supported with 4K XAVC Long GOP at 100Mbps, while integration with established broadcast workflows is simplified with Full HD recording in XAVC Long GOP(4:2:2/10bit 50Mbps) and MPEG-2 HD (50Mbps/35Mbps). You can even use AVCHD to further expand workflow flexibility. However you want to shoot, the Z150 delivers.

The Z150 isn't simply a compact, lightweight design - it also integrates advanced features to reduce the need for bulky accessories that slow you down. A built-in four position ND filter means no need to carry a box of filters, MI Shoe eliminates cabling when fitting a microphone or even light. Advanced networking capabilities include built-in Wi-Fi for live streaming and FTP wireless connection*, greatly increasing your mobility, while the camcorder can also be easily controlled by a smartphone or tablet using Wi-Fi remote. Every last detail has been thought of - including power efficiency to deliver a remarkable 400 minutes** continuous recording time.

* QoS will be supported with a firmware update.

** Using optional NP-F970 battery while recording XAVC 1080/50i or 60i, 50 Mbps with LCD on.

In the Box

Sony PXW-Z150 4K XDCAM Camcorder

Lens Hood

Large Eyecup

Shoe Cap

Accessory Shoe Kit (1x Accessory Shoe, 1x Accessory Shoe Plate, 4x Screws)

USB Cable

Sony AC-L100 AC Adapter

AC Cable

Sony NP-F770 L-Series Info-Lithium Battery Pack (7.2v, 4400mAh)

Battery Charger

Infrared Remote Commander (RMT-845)

CR2025 Lithium Battery (Pre-Installed in IR Remote Commander)

Technical Detail

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

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 O

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 (F2.5 mm)

HDMI Output HDMI connector (Type A)

Viewfinder 1.0cm(0.39 type) OLED, Approx. 1.44M dots

LCD 8.8cm (3.5 type), Approx. 1.56M dots