Sony PXW‑Z200 – 4K HDR 1″‑Type XDCAM Camcorder with 20× Zoom & AI AF

Sony PXW‑Z200 – 4K HDR 1″‑Type XDCAM Camcorder with 20× Zoom & AI AF

The Sony PXW‑Z200 is a professional handheld camcorder designed for news, documentary, event, and run‑and‑gun video production. It features a 1.0‑type Exmor RS CMOS stacked sensor that provides high sensitivity, low noise, and full-pixel readout — ideal for 4K HDR recording.Powered by the BIONZ XR image processor plus an AI Processing Unit, the Z200 delivers fast performance and intelligent autofocus. Its Fast Hybrid AF system covers 81% of the frame, and the AI can do subject recognition, plus auto-framing to keep people centered.The camcorder includes a 20× optical G zoom lens (equivalent to 24–480 mm on full frame) with a constant aperture of f/2.8‑4.5.It also has a variable electronic ND filter (1/4 to 1/128), plus Auto ND mode for fast lighting changes.For stabilization, the Z200 uses a combination of optical and electronic stabilization, including an “Active Mode” for handheld shots.On the recording side, you get a variety of professional codecs: XAVC S-I, XAVC HS‑L, XAVC S, and more, supporting 4K up to 120 fps and Full HD (FHD) up to 240 fps for slow-motion. Built for live production and streaming, the camcorder has 12G‑SDI output, HDMI Type-A, USB‑C, LAN, and built-in 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi. You can stream via RTMP/RTMPS/SRT, use a smartphone/tablet for remote control, or record with timecode.The audio system supports 4 channels: 2 XLR inputs + MI (Multi-Interface) shoe and more, letting you capture clean broadcast‑quality sound. For media, the Z200 has dual card slots: CFexpress Type A and SDXC UHS-II, which lets you do relay or backup recording. It’s powered by standard BP‑U series batteries (BP-U35, U70, U100) with a built-in fan to manage heat.Finally, the camcorder is streamlined for field use: 3.5″ LCD monitor (2.76 M‑dot), 0.39″ OLED viewfinder (2.36 M‑dot), 12 assignable buttons, and dual control rings for iris/ND & focus/zoom.

Features

• 1.0‑type Exmor RS stacked CMOS sensor (approx. 14 MP effective)

• BIONZ XR + AI Processing Unit for fast image processing & smart AF

• Fast Hybrid AF with 81% coverage, AI human subject tracking + Auto Framing

• 20× optical zoom G lens (24–480 mm eq.) with f/2.8‑4.5 aperture

• Electronic variable ND filter (1/4 to 1/128 ND) + Auto ND

• 4K up to 120 fps, FHD up to 240 fps (Slow & Quick Motion)

• Multiple recording formats: XAVC S‑I, HS‑L, S, etc.

• Built-in image stabilisation with Active Mode

• 12G‑SDI, HDMI-A, USB-C, LAN, Wi-Fi (2.4 / 5 GHz)

• Live streaming support: RTMP / RTMPS / SRT

• 4-channel audio: 2x XLR + MI shoe

• Dual media slots: CFexpress Type A & SDXC UHS-II

• 3.5″ 2.76 M‑dot LCD + 0.39″ 2.36 M‑dot EVF

• Weight: ~1.96 kg (body)