Crisp details and vivid colors, every time

Capture stunning 4K HDR footage, with colors, textures and details that stand out. The Z200’s powerful 1.0-type Exmor RS™ stacked CMOS sensor delivers images with high sensitivity and low noise, at up to 120fps* in 4K, 240fps in FHD. Preserve every detail with full-pixel readout and real time BIONZ XR™ image processing, while compatibility with 709tone and S-Cinetone™ makes color matching to Cinema Line and Sony system cameras easy.

* With approx. 23% crop. Please refer to Operating Instructions for minimum memory card requirements to ensure correct operation.
 

Intelligent features for smarter shooting

Depend on Sony innovations that help you to capture the best content possible. Our advanced AI Processing Unit can recognize human subjects, while the Fast Hybrid AF system tracks your subject and maintains precise focus at all times. An Electronic Variable ND Filter means you can achieve the best exposure for your shots, in a wide range of lighting conditions, or the Auto ND function will automatically set optimal exposure for you.

Reliable streaming and broadcast TV friendly connectivity

Built-in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz* Wi-Fi – in concert with our C3 Portal (paid) or XDCAM Pocket apps – powers simple, high-quality streaming direct from the camera. Remote operation via our Monitor & Control** app allows you to check angles and monitor shooting from your smartphone or tablet. The Z200 also offers built-in 12G-SDI with four-times the bandwidth of 3G-SDI over a single cable, TC input / output and broadcast friendly XAVC (MXF).***

* 5 GHz communication may be restricted in some countries and regions.

** Monitor & Control is available from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, free of charge.

*** Support planned for June 2025 or later.

1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor

For imaging performance otherwise unobtainable for a compact camcorder, the Z200 relies upon a large approx. 14.0 megapixel (effective) 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS image sensor. Its unique stacked structure – with back illuminated pixels layered over integrated signal processing circuits – enables both faster read-out speeds and superior low-light performance due to more light reaching the sensor.

BIONZ XR image processing

Integrated within the image sensor, our latest generation BIONZ XR image processor enables higher frame-rates, faster autofocus, improved Auto Trace White Balance (ATW) control and superior noise reduction. It extracts maximum performance from the high-resolution image sensor, effortlessly capturing the most subtle textures and finest detail. 5K oversampling with full-pixel readout condenses ample image information into stunning 4K (3840 x 2160) 60p video.

Enhanced White Balance Accuracy

The Z200’s Auto Trace White Balance (ATW) control has evolved alongside the BIONZ XR and AI capabilities. The camera’s AI Processing Unit enables more precise ATW control, even in challenging lighting conditions, such as when the targeted person is in shadow.

Advanced AI Processing Unit for next generation AF

A specialized AI Processing Unit, working in concert with BIONZ XR, uses deep learning based on the human form and posture data to recognize human subjects with high precision. The Fast Hybrid AF system offers wide 81% coverage to better support Subject Recognition AF and Real-time Tracking. The Z200 can effortlessly track and maintain focus on subjects just about anywhere in the frame.

Auto Framing*

With Auto Framing engaged the camera will automatically track a recognized human subject and adjust framing so that the subject is always prominently positioned in the frame. The resulting footage can look as though a human operator was manually adjusting framing throughout a shoot – even though the camera was actually stationary the entire time. Solo operators can concentrate on engaging with an interviewee without constantly checking on camera positioning.

* 4K footage is cropped, resulting in a narrower angle of view. Please note this image was shot on the HXR-NX800.

4K 120fps* for stunning slow motion footage

The high readout speed of the Exmor RS sensor enables 4K high frame rate (HFR) recording at up to 120fps and FHD at 240fps. Achieve 4x slow motion in 4K at 30p or 5x slow motion at 24p. Whatever your creative choice, high speed AF helps ensure your subject is kept in focus. Slow & Quick Motion** is supported for up to 4K 120fps and FHD 240fps recording.

* With approx. 23% crop. 100fps/200fps in PAL mode. Please refer to the operations manual for minimum memory card requirements to ensure correct operation.

** Audio is not recorded in Slow & Quick Motion.

20x optical zoom

One superb 20x power zoom G Lens™ covers everything from wide angle in-car interviews to telephoto close-ups for sports. Delivering an optical zoom range of 24-480 mm (35 mm full-frame equivalent), it’s backed up by Sony’s Clear Image Zoom technology, which adds the ability to achieve 30x zoom when recording 4K or 40x zoom in FHD. And you can explore maximum apertures of F2.8 (wide) and F4.5 (telephoto) while zooming quickly, smoothly and silently.

Advanced image stabilization

Minimize the effects of camera shake with built-in image stabilization. Make sure of smooth, stable footage in Active Mode* image stabilization, where optical and electronic stabilization work together to make handheld shots glide effortlessly.

* Slight image crop in Active Mode. Active Mode is not available when recording at frame rates of 120 (100) fps or higher, including S&Q.

Built-in Electronic Variable ND Filter

Seamlessly adjust the Electronic Variable ND Filter to suit a variety of light levels. Move from 1/4 to 1/128 ND with a simple dial adjustment or rely on the Auto ND function to maintain the optimum exposure for you—especially useful when moving quickly between indoor and outdoor environments.

Accurate LCD monitor and OLED viewfinder

Easily monitor and focus subjects with a new 3.5-type LCD monitor that offers approximately 27.6 million dots with outstanding brightness and clarity. The monitor swings up and down as well as backward, so finding a comfortable viewing angle is easy. The supplied LCD hood is easily installed by sliding it into the grooves in the top and bottom of the LCD monitor, while the monitor can be folded away for storage even with the hood installed.

For clear, undistracted viewing, the high-contrast 0.39-type OLED viewfinder shuts out extraneous light while offering approximately 23.6 million dots.

Compact design and storage

Easily fold the EVF and LCD panel away for storage of this lightweight camera. The Z200 (main body only) weighs approximately 1.96 kg (4 lb 5.1 oz) and measures 175.6 mm (7 inches) x 201.3 mm (8 inches) x 371.1 mm (14 5/8 inches) (WxHxD), but for storage these dimensions fall to 175.6 mm (7 inches) x 175.4 mm (7 inches) x 285.1 mm (11 1/5 inches) (WxHxD)*. The microphone holder can be detached from the camera for even greater portability.​

* Without the lens hood, the microphone holder and the large eyecup.

Flexible camera control

The Z200 is designed with the flexibility to operate according to your individual preferences and workflow demands. Two independent control rings for focus/zoom [1]* and two dials for IRIS/ND Variable [2] are located side by side, allowing for effortless control of exposure along with focus and zoom. The Z200 also has 12 user assignable buttons (ASSIGN 1-11 [3] and FOCUS PUSH AUTO button [4]) that you can set to control almost any camera feature.​

AUTO/MANUAL switch

If shooting conditions suddenly disrupt your plans, you can automatically adjust settings and maintain ideal brightness and white balance with a single switch. When set to AUTO, it engages Auto ND Filter, Auto Iris, Auto Gain Control, Auto Shutter, and Auto White Mode.

Cinematic and broadcast base looks

Achieve the look of professional broadcast or film productions with ease. Use presets for S-Cinetone, ITU709, 709tone, HLG Live, HLG Mild and HLG Natural, then adjust black, matrix and other parameters as desired. Easily color match your footage with content shot on Sony’s other broadcast and Cinema Line cameras.

Multiple recording options

The Z200 offers a variety of recording formats to suit your individual project requirements. XAVC (MXF)* provides enhanced compatibility for MXF-based broadcast TV workflows. XAVC S-I offers highest quality 10-bit 4:2:2 recording for 4K (QFHD) using post-production friendly Intra-Frame H.264. XAVC HS-L (H.265) and XAVC S-L (H.264) offer a choice of 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 with Long GOP recording for extended recording times and file-saving efficiency. XAVC HS Proxy recording of up to 16 Mbps can be recorded simultaneously with higher bit rate formats, and these smaller proxy files can then be used for editing and previewing prior to final production delivery.

* Supported from June 2025 or later.

Designed for live streaming

Stream directly to compatible live streaming services and video sharing sites, via a hard-wired or Wi-Fi connection. RTMP/RTMPS or SRT protocols make it easy for a single operator to efficiently manage everything from recording to distribution. Additional apps and technologies allow you to do even more:

• Creators’ Cloud for enterprise C3 Portal (paid)* and XDCAM Pocket applications use Sony’s original QoS technology support high-quality streaming.
• Creators’ Cloud for enterprise M2 Live application (paid)* enables broadcast/distribution for multiple cameras.
• PDT-FP1 Portable Data Transmitter* offers stable, continuous high-speed data transfer and wide coverage of bands, including LTE, and both 5G Sub6 and mmWave.​
• CBK-RPU7 Remote Production Unit allows low-latency transmission of high-quality images via an SDI connection.

* Availability limited to specific regions.

Camera Type

Solid state memory camcorder

Mass (Main Body Only)  Approx. 1960 g (4 lb 5.1 oz.)

Mass (including Supplied Accessories and Battery) Approx. 2400 g (5 lb 4.7 oz.) 1*

Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 175.6 x 201.3 x 371.1 mm (7 inch x 8 inch x 14 5/8 inch)

Battery BP-U35, BP-U70, BP-U100

Battery Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)

Power Requirements DC 19.5 V

Normal Power Consumption Approx. 20 W

Maximum Power Consumption Approx. 37 W

Operating Temperature 0 to 40 ℃ (32 ℉ to 104 ℉)

Storage Temperature -20 to 60 ℃ (-4 ℉ to 140 ℉)

Battery Operating Time (Continuous Shooting) 90 minutes*2

Recording Format (Video) 

XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC / H.265

Zoom Ratio 20x

Focal Length f=7.71-154.21 mm

Focal Length (35 mm Format Equivalent) 24-480 mm

Iris F2.8-F4.5

Focus Range (from the front of the lens) Approx. 10 mm to ∞

Filter Diameter 72 mm

General

Camera Type

Solid state memory camcorder

Mass (Main Body Only)

Approx. 1960 g (4 lb 5.1 oz.)

Mass (including Supplied Accessories and Battery)

Approx. 2400 g (5 lb 4.7 oz.) 1*

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Approx. 175.6 x 201.3 x 371.1 mm (7 inch x 8 inch x 14 5/8 inch)

Battery

BP-U35, BP-U70, BP-U100

Battery

Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)

Power Requirements

DC 19.5 V

Normal Power Consumption

Approx. 20 W

Maximum Power Consumption

Approx. 37 W

Operating Temperature

0 to 40 ℃ (32 ℉ to 104 ℉)

Storage Temperature

-20 to 60 ℃ (-4 ℉ to 140 ℉)

Battery Operating Time (Continuous Shooting)

90 minutes*2

Recording Format (Video)

XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC / H.265

Lens

Zoom Ratio

20x

Focal Length

f=7.71-154.21 mm

Focal Length (35 mm Format Equivalent)

24-480 mm

Iris

F2.8-F4.5

Focus Range (from the front of the lens)

Approx. 10 mm to ∞

Filter Diameter

72 mm

Camera Section

Imaging Device (Type)

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

Number of Pixels (Total) Approx. 20.9 megapixels

Number of Pixels (Effective) Approx. 14.0 megapixels max.*3

Built-in ND Filter Linear variable ND (1/4 ND - 1/128 ND)

Minimum illumination 1.2 lx (typ)*4

RAW Output

-

Optical Low-Pass Filter Yes

Shutter Type Electronic shutter

Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec to 64F

Slow & Quick Motion (S&Q) Yes

White Balance 2000 K - 15000 K

Gain -3 to 36 dB (Every 1 dB)

Base Look S-Cinetone, ITU709, 709tone, s709, 709 (800%), S-Log3, HLG (Live / Mild / Natural)

Image Stabilization (Type) Lens shift mechanism and electronic

Image Stabilization (Mode)

Active / Standard / Off

Lens Compensation  Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion

ISO Sensitivity ISO 250-16000 equivalent (Using SDR Reset look), AUTO (ISO 250-16000, selectable lower limit and upper limit)

Focus Type Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)

Focus Point Max. 475 points (Phase-detection AF)

Focus Recognition Target Human

Other Focus Features

AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity, AF Transition Speed, AF Assist

Proxy Recording Yes

Clear Image Zoom Approx. 1.5x (4K), approx. 2x (HD)

Audio Input 3.5 mm Stereo minijack, XLR 3-pin (Female) x2

Multi Interface Shoe Yes (With Digital Audio Interface)

Built-in Microphone Built-in, stereo

Headphone Terminal Yes (3.5 mm Stereo mini jack)

Built-in Speaker Built-in, monaural

Recording System (Audio) LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit)

SDI Output - BNC, 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI (Level A / B), HD-SDI

HDMI Output  - HDMI connector (Type-A)

TC/UB Yes

Timecode Input/Output BNC, TC IN/OUT Switchable

Genlock Input -

Multi/Micro USB Terminal -

USB Terminal - Yes (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible)

DC Input - Yes

Remote - Yes (2.5 mm Stereo mini-mini-jack)

Remote (Wireless) Yes (Bluetooth remote control)

Wired LAN Yes (1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T)

Wireless LAN (Built-in) Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11a / b / g / n / ac (2.4 GHz band / 5 GHz band)) *5 *6

PC Interface Mass-storage / MTP

Other Function FTP Transfer Func. (Wired LAN (USB-LAN), USB Tethering, Wi-Fi)
 

Type (Viewfinder) 1.0 cm (0.39-type) electronic viewfinder (XGA OLED)

Number of Dots (Viewfinder) 2,359,296 dots

Magnification (Viewfinder) Approx. 1.07x *7 with 50 mm lens at infinity,-1 m-1

Diopter Adjustment (Viewfinder) -4.0 to +3.0 m-1

Eye Point (Viewfinder) Approx. 22 mm from the eyepiece lens, at -1 m-1 *8

Type (LCD Screen) 8.8 cm (3.5-type) type TFT

Touch Panel (LCD Screen) Yes

Number of Dots (Total) (LCD Screen) 2,764,800 dots

Memory type

SLOT A: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I / II compliant) memory card / CFexpress Type A card
SLOT B: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I / II compliant) memory card / CFexpress Type A card

Streming:
Protocols RTMP, RTMPS, SRT

Video Data Format MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 MPEG-H HEVC / H.265

Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 (using RTMP / RTMPS), 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720

Audio Data Format  AAC-LC 2ch (16 bit 48 kHz)