Sony PXW-Z450 4K Camcorder

Sony PXW-Z450 4K Shoulder-Mount Camcorder

4K 2/3-type CMOS sensor weight-balanced advanced shoulder camcorder with a variety of network functions and low power consumption

The PXW-Z450 is an advanced 4K shoulder camcorder that records 4K QFHD (3840x2160) at 50p/59.94p, as well as a variety of HD formats including XAVC Intra, XAVC Long GOP, MPEG HD 422 and MPEG HD 420. Thanks to a specially-developed 4K 2/3-type Exmor R CMOS sensor, the PXW-Z450 is ideal for a wide variety of 4K operations, allowing you to use a wide range of commercially-available B4 mount lenses without having to use an adapter. The camcorder offers the same advanced features as the PXW-X400 Full HD camcorder, with exceptional weight balance and low power consumption, alongside excellent networking features such as built-in wireless module, embedded RJ-45 Ethernet 100B-T connector and Near Field Communication (NFC) function for easy Wireless LAN setup and operation via a mobile or tablet with Sony’s Content Browser Mobile™ application.

Shooting in 4K and HD

The PXW-Z450 supports a wide variety of formats including 4K QFHD and HD XAVC Intra and XAVC Long GOP at 50p/59.94p.
Versatile B4 ENG Lens Options

Thanks to a versatile 2/3-type native sensor and B4 lens mount, this camcorder allows you to install a variety of B4 ENG lenses including either 4K or HD. This flexible lens option supports your variety of shooting applications while saving the cost.
Low power and ergonomic design

Designed to minimise power consumption, this camcorder’s lighter lens grip reduces front weight and helps reduce the load on the right-arm.
Excellent network connectivity

Connectivity features include a built-in wireless module, RJ-45 Ethernet 100B-T connection and NFC function for easy Wireless LAN set-up.

Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Mass	Approx. 3.6 kg
	(body only without lens, VF, Mic)
	Approx. 7 lb 15 oz
	(body only without lens, VF, Mic)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	*1170x 269 x 332 mm
	(excluding protrusions, body only)
	6 3/4 x 10 5/8 x 13 1/8 inches
	(excluding protrusions, body only)
Power Requirements	DC 12 V (11 V to 17.0 V)
Power Consumption	Approx. 24 W (while XAVC recording, color LCD on)
	Approx. 26 W (while XAVC recording, color LCD on)
Operating Temperature	0° C to 40° C
	32° F to 104° F
Storage Temperature	-20°C to +60°C
	-4°F to +140°F
Continuous Operating Time	Approx. 160 min with BP-FLX75
Recording Format (Video)	XAVC Intra:

	XAVC-I QFHD 300 mode:

	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, VBR, Max.600Mbps

	- XAVC-I HD 100 mode:

	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, CBG, Max.223Mbps

	XAVC Long:

	- XAVC-L QFHD 150 Mode:
	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, VBR, Max. 150Mbps

	XAVC Long:
	XAVC-L QFHD 100 Mode:
	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, VBR, Max. 100Mbps

	- XAVC-L422 HD 50 Mode:
	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, VBR, Max. 50Mbps

	- XAVC-L422 HD 35 Mode:
	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, VBR, Max. 35Mbps

	- XAVC-L422 HD 25 Mode:
	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, VBR, Max. 25Mbps

Recording Format (Video)	MPEG HD422:

	- HD422 mode: MPEG-2 422P@HL, CBR, Max.50 Mbps

	MPEG HD:

	- HQ mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, VBR, Max.35 Mbps

	MPEG IMX:

	- MPEG-2 422@ML, CBR, 50 Mbps

	DVCAM:

	- CBR, 25 Mbps

Recording Format (Audio)	XAVC Intra: LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
	XAVC Long: LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
	MPEG HD422: LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
	MPEG HD: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
	MPEG IMX: LPCM 16/24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
	DVCAM: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels

Recording Format (Proxy Video)	XAVC Proxy: AVC/H.264 Main Profile 4:2:0 Long GOP, VBR
	1280 × 720, 9 Mbps (Target Rate)
	1280 × 720, 6 Mbps (Target Rate)
	640 × 360, 3 Mbps (Target Rate)
	480 × 270, 1 Mbps, 500 kbps (Target Rate)

Recording Format (Proxy Audio)	XAVC Proxy: AAC-LC, 128 kbps, 2 channels

*Recording Time (Continuity) (XAVC Intra, XAVC Long) 2**	XAVC-I QFHD 300 mode:
	Approx. 20 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94p

	XAVC-I HD 100 mode:
	Approx. 120 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i

	XAVC-L QFHD 150 mode:
	Approx. 80 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94P

	XAVC-L QFHD 100 mode:
	Approx. xx min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94P

	XAVC-L422 HD 50 mode:
	Approx. 240 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i

	XAVC-L422 HD 35 mode:
	Approx. 340 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i

	XAVC-L422 HD 25 mode:
	Approx. 440 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i

*Recording Time (Continuity) (MPEG-2 HD422/HD420) 2**	MPEG HD422 mode:
	Approx. 240 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i

	MPEG HD420 HQ mode:
	Approx. 360 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i

*Recording Time (Continuity)(MPEG IMX 50M) 2**	Approx. 240 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i

*Recording Time (Continuity)(MPEG HD) 2**	HD HQ Mode:
	Approx. 400 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i

	HD SP Mode:
	Approx. 560 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i

*Recording Time (Continuity)(DVCAM) 2**	Approx. 440 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i

Recording Frame Rate	XAVC Intra (XAVC-I QFHD 300 mode):
	- 3840 × 2160: 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p

	XAVC Intra (XAVC-I HD 100 mode):
	- 1920 × 1080: 59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
	- 1280 × 720: 59.94p, 50p

	XAVC Long (XAVC-L QFHD 150 mode):
	- 3840 × 2160: 59.94p, 50p

	XAVC Long (XAVC-L QFHD 100 mode):
	- 3840 × 2160: 29.97p,25p, 23.98p

	XAVC Long (XAVC-L422 HD 50 mode):
	- 1920 × 1080: 59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
	- 1280 × 720: 59.94p, 50p

Recording Frame Rate	XAVC Long (XAVC-L422 HD 35 mode):
	- 1920 × 1080: 59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p

	XAVC Long (XAVC-L422 HD 25 mode):
	- 1920 × 1080: 59.94i, 50i

	MPEG HD422:
	- 1920 × 1080: 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
	- 1280 × 720: 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p

	MPEG HD420:
	- 1920 × 1080: 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
	- 1440 × 1080: 59.94i, 50i
	- 1280 × 720: 59.94p, 50p

	MPEG IMX:
	- 720 × 486: 59.94i
	- 720 × 576: 50i

	DVCAM:
	- 720 × 480: 59.94i
	- 720 × 576: 50i

LENS

Lens Mount	Sony 2/3-inch type bayonet mount

INPUT/OUTPUT

Genlock Input	BNC (x1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced
Timecode Input	BNC (x1), 0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ
SDI Input	SMPTE ST292/ST259 standard compliant, 4-channel audio
	1.5G
	Poolfeed Recording (upto 1080 59.94i)
Audio Input	CH1/CH2: XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), Line/Mic/Mic/+48V selectable
	LINE: +4, 0, -3 dBu
	AES/EBU: AES3 compliant
	MIC: -70 dBu to -30 dBu
Mic Input	XLR-type 5-pin, female: -70 dBu to -3 0 dBu
WRR (Wireless Microphone Receiver)	D-sub 15-pin
	Analog CH1: -40 dBu
	Digital CH1/CH2: -40 dBFS
SDI Output	Output 1/2/3/4: BNC (x4), 0.8 Vp-p,
Video Outpu	tBNC, SD analog composite/HD-Y selectable
Audio Output	XLR-type 5-pin, male, +4/0/-3 dBu (balanced)
Timecode Output	BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Earphone Output	Stereo mini jack (x1)
	-11 dBu reference level output, maximum monitor volume, 16 Ω load
Speaker Output	Monaural, 300 mW output
DC Input	XLR-type 4-pin, male, 11 V to 17 V DC
DC Output	Round type 4-pin, 11 V to 17 V DC, 1.8 A maximum rated current
Lens	12-pin, lens power source (11 V to 17V DC, 1.0 A maximum rated current)
Remote	8-pin
Light	2-pin
Camera Adaptor	D-sub, 50-pin (x1)
Ethernet	RJ-45 (x1), 100BASE-TX: IEEE 802.3u, 10BASE-T: IEEE 802.3
USB	USB 3.0/2.0 4-pin (type A), USB2.0 4-pin (type B), USB2.0 4-pin (type-A)
HDMI	A type, 19-pin (x1)
Viewfinder	20-pin IF for HDVF Series Viewfinder, and 26-pin IF for CBK-VF02

AUDIO PERFORMANCE

Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz (±3 dB or less)
Dynamic Range	90 dB (typical)
Distortion	0.08% or lower (-40 dBu input level)
Headroom	20 dB (factory default) (20, 18, 16, 12dB), EBUL

CAMERA SECTION

Image	r2/3-type "Exmor R" 4K CMOS
Effective Resolution	3840 (H) x 2160 (V)
Built-in Optical Filters	1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND
Shutter Speed (Time)	59.94i/p, 50i/p: 1/60 sec. to 1/2000 sec. + ECS
	29.97p: 1/40 sec. to 1/2000 sec. + ECS
	25p: 1/33 sec. to 1/2000 sec. + ECS
	23.94p: 1/32 sec. to 1/2000 sec. + ECS
Shutter Speed (Slow Shutter(SLS))	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16-frame accumulation
Slow & Quick Motion Function	1080p: Frame rate selectable from 1fps to 60 fps
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance)	F10 (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode or 3840 x 2160/59.94p mode)
	F11 (typical) (1920 x 1080/50i mode or 3840 x 2160/50p mode)
Minimum Illumination	0.019 lx (F1.4, +42 dB, 16-frame accumulation)
White Balance	Preset (3200K), Memory A, Memory B/ATW
Gain Selection	-9, -6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 dB(TBD)
S/N Ratio	61 dB typical (typical, 1920x1080/59.94i mode, Noise Suppression On)

VIEWFINDER

Viewfinder	Option

OTHER EQUIPMENT

Built-in LCD Monitor	Colour LCD, Screen size: 8.8 cm (3.5 inch) diagonal *3 , Aspect ratio: 16:9, Number of pixels: 960 (H) × 540 (V) for Video display, Audio level, TC, battery and media remaining capacity
Built-in Speaker	(x1)
Media SxS Card Slots	Number of slots: 2
Media SD Card Slots	Proxy (1), Utility (1)
GPS	Yes
Built-in Network Module	Yes
NFC	Yes

SUPPORTED MEDIA

High Resolution Video/Audio	SxS card
	XQD card (with XQD ExpressCard Adapter, QDA-EX1*)
	SDXC card (with XQD ExpressCard Adapter, MEAD-SD02)

	* This product is discontinued with no successor.
Proxy Video/Audio and Utility	SDXC/SDHC

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES	Shoulder Belt (1)
	Cold Shoe Kit (1)
	Lens Mount Cap (1)
	USB wireless LAN module (IFU-WLM3) (1)
	Protective Cap (2)
	Operation Guide (1)
	Operation Manual (CD-ROM) (1)

NOTES	*1The values for dimensions are approximate.
	*2Recording time may vary by the encoding format or the type of memory.
	*3Viewable area measured diagonally.

Key Features

A 4K 2/3-type CMOS sensor weight-balanced advanced shoulder camcorder with variety of network functions and low power consumption

The PXW-Z450 is an advanced 4K shoulder camcorder that records 4K QFHD (3840x2160) at 50p/59.94p, as well as a variety of HD formats including XAVC Intra, XAVC Long GOP, MPEG HD 422 and MPEG HD 420. Thanks to a specially-developed 4K 2/3-type Exmor R CMOS sensor, the PXW-Z450 is ideal for a wide variety of 4K operations, allowing you to use a wide range of commercially-available B4 mount lenses without having to use an adapter. The camcorder offers the same advanced features as the PXW-X400 Full HD camcorder, with exceptional weight balance and low power consumption, alongside excellent networking features such as built-in wireless module, embedded RJ-45 Ethernet 100B-T connector and Near Field Communication (NFC) function for easy Wireless LAN setup and operation via a mobile or tablet with Sony’s Content Browser Mobile™ application.

High quality recordings in 4K QFHD and HD
The PXW-Z450 supports a variety of 4K and HD formats, including 4K QFHD (3840x2160) at 50p/59.94p, using the XVAC Intra and XAVC Long GOP, MPEG HD 422 and MPEG HD 420 workflow standards.

High sensitivity image making
The camcorder’s specially-developed 4K 2/3-type Exmor R CMOS sensor provides superb image quality and high sensitivity. The sensor matches B4 mount lens systems, allowing you to use commercially-available B4 4K/HD lens systems without the need to use an adapter.

Discover Optimized Weight Balance
PXW-Z450 is the world-first* 4K shoulder-mount camcorder and it inherits design concept of the PXW-X400 XDCAM camcorder with a favorable reception. Thanks to its ergonomic design, the PXW-Z450 camcorder achieves optimized weight balance to lessen the weight on the lens grip and stable image shooting.
*As of April, 2016, based on Sony’s research.

Supports QHD LCD and Full HD OLED viewfinders
The camcorder supports a variety of Sony’s viewfinders, including the Full HD OLED HDVF-EL30 and HDVF-EL20. The OLED viewfinders take an advantage of focusing the 4K shooting.

Embedded RJ-45 connector
An embedded RJ-45 Ethernet 100B-T connector on the right side of the camcorder provides a robust and fast network connection that can be used for file transfer, live streaming and camera control from a web browser.

One-touch wireless LAN connection
A Near Field Communication (NFC) function allows easy, one-touch wireless LAN connection to a smartphone or tablet device without manual setting of the network parameters.

Built-in wireless module with Content Browser Mobile™
The camcorder’s built-in wireless module gives you more mobility with no cable needed, enabling proxy recording and file transfer or live streaming. In file transfer mode, high-resolution files and XAVC Proxy files can be transferred over wireless connection to cloud or FTP server thanks to Content Browser Mobile* (CBM) application. In Push mode, the CBM application enables users to monitor the currently shot video and to wirelessly control camcorder settings such as focus, zoom, iris, white balance, REC START/STOP, and more. With Content Browser Mobile V2.0 proxy trim, proxy partial clip upload, and logging are available. High quality live streaming is provided by the advanced Sony QoS technology embedded in the camcorder and in the PWS-100RX1 network RX station. Non QoS live streaming is also possible with a third-party receiver or VLC player.

*The CBM application can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or App Store.

Easy network connection
A dedicated button gives simple on-off control of Network Client Mode, Auto Upload (Proxy) and Live Streaming.

Records a second camera’s feed via SDI
An SD or HD-SDI (up to 1.5G) signal can be recorded by the camcorder, a useful function to record an external feed from another camera.

Lower power consumption
By optimising the design of the hardware, the lightweight camcorder has a low power consumption. This enables continuous recording operation for long hours of filming.

Product Video

PXW-Z450 Promotion Video (artist)