Sony's PXW-Z190 4K 3-CMOS 1/3" Sensor XDCAM Camcorder continues the fine tradition of the XDCAM series of cameras. It captures 4K at up to 60p, relying on three 1/3" Exmor R sensors that provide improved low-light capability compared to standard sensors. The camera integrates a 25x optical Sony G zoom lens and an electronic variable ND filter. The camera supports a variety of codecs out of the box, with an optional MPEG HD license enabling you to shoot HD video.
The camera supports HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), allowing you to shoot and deliver footage compatible with both HDR (high dynamic range) and SDR (standard dynamic range) without needing laborious post-production work. Dual SD card slots permit a variety of recording options, including simultaneous HD and 4K recording. The camera features built-in 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi.
- Three 1/3" Exmor R CMOS Sensors
- 4K 60p Recording
- Integrated 25x Sony G Optical Zoom Lens
- Electronic Variable ND Filter
Sony PXW-Z190 Overview
Sony PXW-Z190 Specs
Sensor Resolution | Effective: 8.3 Megapixel |
Sensor Type | 3-Chip 1/3"-Type CMOS Sensor |
Built-In ND Filter | Mechanical Filter Wheel with Clear, 2 Stop (1/4), 4 Stop (1/16), 6 Stop (1/64) ND Filters and a 2 to 7 Stop Electronic ND Filter |
Capture Type | Video Only |
Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 1/24 Second |
Minimum Illumination | 0.02 Lux |
Focal Length | 3.7 to 92.5mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 28.8 to 720mm) |
Optical Zoom Ratio | 25x |
Maximum Aperture | f/1.6 |
Minimum Aperture | f/11 |
Filter Size | 82 mm |
Control Rings | Focus Zoom Iris |
Focus Control | Autofocus Manual Focus |
Internal Recording Modes | XAVC-L 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [150 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [35 to 50 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [25 to 50 Mb/s] 1280 x 720 at 50/59.94 fps [50 Mb/s] DV 720 x 480i at 59.94 fps 720 x 480p at 29.97 fps 720 x 576i at 50 fps 720 x 576p at 25 fps |
Built-In Microphone Type | Stereo |
Audio Recording | XAVC: 4-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio |
IP Streaming | Yes |
Video I/O | 1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Output 1 x HDMI Output |
Audio I/O | 2 x XLR 3-Pin Mic/Line (+48 V Phantom Power) Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output |
Other I/O | 1 x BNC (Timecode) Input/Output 1 x Micro-USB 2 x USB-A 1 x RJ45 (LAN) 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini (LANC) Control |
Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), NFC |
Size | 3.5" |
Resolution | 1,560,000 Dot |
Display Type | Articulating LCD |
Type | Built-In Electronic (LCD) |
Size | 0.39" |
Resolution | 2,360,000 Dot |
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Focus Mode | Automatic, Manual Focus |
Battery Type | Sony BP-U Series |
Accessory Mount | 1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe |
Built-In Video Light | No |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 7.5 x 8 x 16.5" / 190 x 202 x 419.7 mm (With Protrusions) |
Weight | 5.07 lb / 2.3 kg |
Package Weight | 11.25 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 20 x 11 x 11" |
Sony PXW-Z190 Reviews
Your Phone Is Better
All of the special features in the world cannot hide the fact that this camera's image quality is terrible. I've tried different shooting formats, I've tried improving my lighting, but nothing works. The video quality produced by this camera is *not* professional level (one co-worker comment that the picture didn't look HD. Keep in mind, he was looking at a 4K image). On my live event shoots, I use my Galaxy S20 as a back-up, and the image on that phone is *always* superior. Maybe the lens for the Z190 is fine, but if the sensor is poor quality, the lens won't matter. A complete waste of $4,000.
Stay away very bad camera
Okay my BH friends I own several video cameras over the last 15 years and never left any reviews, but for this camera I feel I Have to do it and warning all my Bh friends to stay away from this camera I order one? Takes 3 months to get it I was excited then quality was very bad I that was the camera after talking with Sony support, then retuned and other another one and the same problem quality is very bad, the lens wife is less than older modes why? I don’t know since this camera as the same lens of the Sony Pxw-x160 or x180 and the older version of Sony better quality on low light wide angle lens, let’s not forget the quality of the body very bad material and cheap make material, the new futures are workless let’s say you want to use the face option makes ur video even noise, I don’t used anyways and I don’t needed, let’s say you wan to do 4K oh no don’t even try so at the end all I can say I feel very disappointed with Sony for many years best cameras for light light or any condition very well make body and now very cheap and very bad quality! I highly recommend if you going to spend this money get the Sony pxw-x160 or x180 same specs but better quality and better construction on the body and wider lens even that as the same lens is this one so again STAY AWAY.
Amazing product
It has the best features more than I need. Many outlets sports of all types. USB, HDMI BNC wow! Light weight and amazing pictures. I love this masterpiece technology in videography
Nice Camera
I hear a lot of negative about this camera but I have no complaints. I primarily use it for outside shooting so the poor low light issues I do not have. The focus is solid so far. No back focus issues. I owned and a Sony NX3 before so this is quite a jump up. The only thing I wish this camera had was a remote control for playback of your videos. The 25x zoom is great. Not a fan of the digital zoom. I do not shoot in 4k yet but the HD picture quality is excellent. I just need to find a pan bar zoom remote that will allow for slower zooms.
New IPhone is Better
We own 3 previous versions of Sony Camcorders Two 7 year old NXCAM and in 2019 we purchased a new NX5R NX CAM and these camcorders are great. Because these former Sony Camcorders were so great we ordered the new PXW-Z190 4K XD CAM March 2020 . The optics on this camera are horrible. Low light is not good at all and The edges of the frame make things round . Example straight lines have very noticeable curves. will camcorder will make people look fat. Our IPhones do extremely better quality video than this camcorder.
JUNK!
So disappointed intros camera, image terrible, focus terrible, low light terrible. DO NOT WIST YOUR MONEY!
2 units, both broken
We purchased two of these. Both broke with very little usage. They were purchased in 2018 and 2019, and then barely used from 2020-2022. It is now March 202. Both units have broken focus servos, and one of them has both a broken SDI out and HDMI out. We have 10 other cameras in inventory and none of them have broken with as little use as these ones have.
Returned it for abysmal low light performance
The Z190 was supposed to fill a need I had for higher-end educational videography at great price point, but it just couldn't do it. Let me say this, though... if you will never (or rarely shoot) indoors (even with secondary lighting) then this is a GREAT camera! Simply awesome if every other category. However, it is abysmal in low light... worse than my 11 year-old Sony AX2000 HD camera (I compared both at the same time). The Z190 is at least TWO stops darker than the AX2000. I was dumbfounded how a new camera could be worse than a decade old camera for light gathering. Since I shoot primarily indoors with natural or some secondary lighting, I had to return it after just two days of testing. There were no settings that would fix such a deficit. I am buying the Z280 instead for $3K more; it's 2-4 stops better than the Z190 according to Doug Jensen's Master Class.
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