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Sony PXW-X70 vs Sony PXW-Z90

    4.75 in
    4.07 in
    Sony PXW-X70 Camcorder
    Sony PXW-X70
      5.12 in
      7.25 in
      Sony PXW-Z90 Camcorder
      Sony PXW-Z90
      Available colors
      User rating
      85
      3.6 out of 5
      85 user ratings
      5 stars
      		30 %
      4 stars
      		23 %
      3 stars
      		30 %
      2 stars
      		10 %
      1 stars
      		4 %
      89
      3.5 out of 5
      89 user ratings
      5 stars
      		19 %
      4 stars
      		28 %
      3 stars
      		37 %
      2 stars
      		13 %
      1 stars
      		2 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Sony PXW-X70Sony PXW-X70
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
      Total megapixels14.2 Mpx14.2 Mpx

      Image

      Sony PXW-X70Sony PXW-X70
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      White balance modesAuto
      • Outdoor
      • Indoor
      • One push
      • Auto
      Image stabilizeryesyes

      Optics and focus

      Sony PXW-X70Sony PXW-X70
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Optical zoom12.0 x12.0 x
      Minimum aperture2.82.8
      Maximum aperture4.54.5
      Focal length equiv29 - 42629 - 348
      Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)9.3 - 111.69.3 - 111.6
      Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto

      Screen and viewfinder

      Sony PXW-X70Sony PXW-X70
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Built-in displayyesyes
      DisplayLCDLCD
      Display diagonal3.5 in3.46 in
      Viewfinder typeElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder screen size0.39 in0.39 in

      Photography features

      Sony PXW-X70Sony PXW-X70
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Camera shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
      3D supportnono

      Videography features

      Sony PXW-X70Sony PXW-X70
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Resolution
      • 640 x 360
      • 1280 x 720
      • 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
      • AVC
      • AVCHD
      • H.264
      • MPEG4
      • AVC
      • AVCHD
      • H.264
      • MPEG4
      Maximum frame rate59.94 fps120.0 fps

      Audio features

      Sony PXW-X70Sony PXW-X70
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital 2.0
      Supported audio file formats
      • LC-AAC
      • PCM
      • LC-AAC
      • LPCM

      Design

      Sony PXW-X70Sony PXW-X70
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Colour of productBlackBlack
      Operating temperature0 - 400 - 40

      Dimensions

      Sony PXW-X70Sony PXW-X70
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Height4.07 in7.25 in
      Width4.75 in5.12 in
      Depth10.8 in11.38 in
      Weight31.75 oz49.03 oz

      Storage

      Sony PXW-X70Sony PXW-X70
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Compatible memory cards
      • MS PRO Duo
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

      Power

      Sony PXW-X70Sony PXW-X70
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Battery life (max)3.33 h4.4 h
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      		Lithium
      Battery voltage6.8 V7.4 V
      AC adapter includedyesyes

      Connectivity

      Sony PXW-X70Sony PXW-X70
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      HDMIyesyes
      Headphone port3.5 mm3.5 mm
      Wi-Fiyesyes
      DC-in jackyesyes
      PictBridgenono
      Remote controlyesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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