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Sony HXR-NX80 vs Sony PXW-Z90

    5.12 in
    7.15 in
    Sony HXR-NX80 Camcorder
    Sony HXR-NX80
      5.12 in
      7.25 in
      Sony PXW-Z90 Camcorder
      Sony PXW-Z90
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      2 editorial reviews
      The Sony NXCAM HXR-NX80 offers all the features you want and need out of a camcorder. From hybrid autofocus to Hybrid Log-Gamma, the NX80 is feature-rich.Read more
      (Click for Reviews) The HXR-NX80 is Sony's upgrade to the popular NXCAM Series 4K Pro camcorder. SmartReview previewed this model at CES in Las Vegas. The biggest upgrades are the new 273 point phase detection AF for fast and accurate video focusing, Dual Card Slots, Higher resolution LCD touchscreen, new 120p mode for HD, S-Log2 and S-Log3, and new HDR recording mode. This model now shoots at 4K Ultra HD(3840x2160) which is at 8 megapixels resolution verus only 2 megapixels for Full HD. In addition to shooting at 4 times the resolution of HD. The Pro HXR-NX80 has a huge 1-inch back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS Sensor (14.2M pixels). This is far larger than most camcorder imagers, and will give better low light performance and increased dynamic range. Shooting at this resolution will future proof your videos, as the industry moves toward 4K resolution in TVs. Footage in 4K can also be used for Full HD video production, as you can crop or zoom in on your footage and still maintain Full HD quality. For best image quality, Sony has equipped the HXR-NX80 with a Carl Zeiss 12x Optical Zoom Lens. It has an excellent 2.35 million dot OLED EVF Viewfinder as well. EVF Viewfinder. XLR Audio Inputs. Infrared Night Vision Feature. External Microphone and Headphone jacks. Built-in WiFi and NFC. This is a premium quality camcorder in all regards, and won our BEST of 2022 Award for 4K Pro Camcorders... ...More...Read more
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      Chuck Fadely of Newsshooter reviews the Sony PXW-Z90 4K XDCAM including samples of the first footage shot on PXW-Z90Read more
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      User rating
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      3.9 out of 5
      74 user ratings
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      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      Sensor

      Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Sensor typeExmor RS CMOSCMOS
      Total megapixels14.2 Mpx14.2 Mpx

      Image

      Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      White balance modes
      • Outdoor
      • Indoor
      • Outdoor
      • Indoor
      • One push
      • Auto
      Image stabilizeryesyes

      Optics and focus

      Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Optical zoom12.0 x12.0 x
      Focal length equiv29 - 34829 - 348
      Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)9.3 - 111.69.3 - 111.6
      Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto

      Screen and viewfinder

      Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Built-in displayyesyes
      DisplayLCDLCD
      Display diagonal3.5 in3.46 in
      Touchscreenyesyes
      Viewfinder typeElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder screen size0.39 in0.39 in
      Flip-out screenyesyes

      Photography features

      Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Camera shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
      3D supportyesno

      Videography features

      Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Resolution
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1440 x 1080
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 3840 x 2160
      • 640 x 360
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1440 x 1080
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 3840 x 2160
      Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
      HD type4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
      Video formats supported
      • AVCHD
      • XAVC S
      • AVC
      • AVCHD
      • H.264
      • MPEG4
      Maximum frame rate120.0 fps120.0 fps

      Audio features

      Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital 2.0
      Supported audio file formatsLPCM
      • LC-AAC
      • LPCM

      Design

      Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Colour of productBlackBlack
      Operating temperature0 - 400 - 40

      Dimensions

      Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Height7.15 in7.25 in
      Width5.12 in5.12 in
      Depth11.3 in11.38 in
      Weight46.56 oz49.03 oz

      Storage

      Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDXC
      • Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2
      • SDHC
      • Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Memory slots22
      Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

      Power

      Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Battery life (max)4.4 h4.4 h
      Battery technologyLithiumLithium
      Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
      AC adapter includedyesyes

      Connectivity

      Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      HDMIyesyes
      Headphone port3.5 mm3.5 mm
      Wi-Fiyesyes
      DC-in jackyesyes
      PictBridgenono
      Remote controlyesyes

      Pros & Cons

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              Sony HXR-NX80 vs Sony PXW-Z90 - User Opinions

              • jeanett
                over 1 year ago
                What is the difference between the two models? Compared to HXR-NX80, the PXW-Z90 has broadcast standard 3G-SDI plus advanced networking features including FTP, QoS streaming and 5GHz WiFi. It also supports broadcast quality XAVC (HD 4:2:2 10bit, QFHD 4:2:0 8bit) and even MPEG2 HD (with optional CBKZ-SLMP license).
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