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4K 60p in a handheld camera
With the PXW-Z100, high resolution and high sensitivity go
hand in hand. The 1/2.3” sensor boasts 8.8 million effective
pixels, while back-illuminated Exmor
®
R CMOS technology
delivers impressive low-light performance. The sophisticated
optics of Sony’s 4K-rated G Lens provides a generous 20x
zoom, plus a versatile 30mm wide angle (4K mode, 35mm full
frame equivalent).
Sony’s amazing XAVC codec
The PXW-Z100 boasts the same high-end XAVC™ Intra codec
as the F55 digital motion picture camera. You get the power of
4:2:2 color, the dynamic expression of 10-bit recording and the
accuracy of all-I-frame encoding, which compresses each
frame individually. Based on industry-standard AVC/H.264
compression, XAVC recording is already compatible with
leading dailies, editing and color correction tools. You get 4K,
QFHD or HD at frame rates from 24p to 60p. The maximum 4K
bit rate is 600 Mbps (60p) while the top HD
bit rate is 223 Mbps (50/60p).
Upgrade path to XAVC LongGOP
For extended recording time, Sony plans to offer XAVC LongGOP
and the popular AVCHD™ codec as a firmware update
planned for the middle of 2014. AVCHD files are particularly well
suited to the Blu-ray Disc
®
playback environment.
Advanced XQD memory cards
Keeping up with the impressive data rates of XAVC 4K
recording takes some equally impressive memory. The
PXW-Z100 features two slots for XQD
®
memory cards, which
have been standardized by the CompactFlash Association.
The system takes advantage of the familiar PCI Express
interface and a Sony-developed controller to support stable
recording at up to 600 Mbps. For best performance, we
recommend S Series QD-S32E and QD-S64E cards.
Format
Resolution
Wrapper
Frame Rate
Bit Rate
Media
Rec. Time 32GB x1
Rec. Time 64GB x1
Rec. Time 64GB x2
XAVC [4K]
Intra 422 10-bit
4096x2160
3840x2160
MXF
60p
600 Mbps
XQD
(2 slot
relay)
5 min
10 min
20 min
50p
500 Mbps
7 min
15 min
30 min
30p
300 Mbps
10 min
20 min
40 min
25p
250 Mbps
10 min
25 min
50 min
24p
240 Mbps
10 min
30 min
60 min
XAVC [HD]
Intra 422 10-bit
1920x1080
MXF
60p
223 Mbps
XQD
(2 slot
relay)
15 min
30 min
60 min
50p
223 Mbps
15 min
30 min
60 min
30p
112 Mbps
30 min
60 min
120 min
25p
112 Mbps
30 min
60 min
120 min
24p
89 Mbps
30 min
75 min
150 min
4K for all
Previously the exclusive domain of feature films and high-end production, 4K is now available for corporate
video, event video, education and houses of worship. Sony introduces the PXW-Z100, the one-piece handheld
camcorder that makes the phenomenal imagery of 4K available to anyone, anywhere, for any application. With
the PXW-Z100, you can shoot incredibly rich, superbly robust 1080p HD, then switch over to 4K (4096 x 2160) or 4K
TV-friendly Quad Full HD (3840 x 2160), whenever you need them. Choose frame rates from 24p to 60p. Because
the camera uses the same XAVC™ Intra 4:2:2 codec as Sony’s high-end F55, your pictures are superb. Because
the ergonomics are based on Sony’s popular standard handheld camcorders, the operation is friendly and
familiar. And because the camera captures 4K, it’s ready for whatever you’re shooting today—and tomorrow.
