PXW-X200 Full HD Camcorder

In a nutshell
The Sony PXW-X200 XDCAM has some truly fantastic features to shout about. Its 3 1/2-type Exmor CMOS sensors provide high resolution, high sensitivity, low noise and a wide dynamic range. Multi-format recordings include XAVA full HD, XAVC intra/long GOP, along with MPEG HD 422 50 Mbps, MPEG IMX and DV.

When it comes to wireless operation, the Sony PXW-X200 XDCAM really excels, offering remote control, file transfer, monitoring via smartphone and tablet devices.

Equipped with the very capable 17x Fujinon professional HD zoom lens, it has the ability to zoom to the equivalent of 29.3mm-499mm on a full frame sensor. Thanks to its three independent control rings with end-stop and the 1/2-inch type lens (which allows manual focus control, zoom and iris), the Sony PXW-X200 XDCAM promises improved and faster adjustment.

In the hands
The camera itself is solid in-hand and nicely balanced, making it simple to operate and seamless to work with. Crucially, this ease-of-use allows you to make the most of all its features. The Sony PXW-X200’s body weighs approximately 2.4KG, and approximately 2.8KG when loaded up with lens hood, eyecup, BP-U30 battery, and SxS memory card.

Ideal for
With the Sony PXW-X200 XD CAM you get full HD XAVC intra/long GOP recordings along with MPEG HD 422 50 Mbps. These formats combined with the PXW-X200’s fantastic image reproduction provide outstanding picture quality, ideal for documentaries and newsgathering. As an added bonus, this model is widely respected and accepted by major broadcasters worldwide.

Feature you need to know about
With the superb 3 1/2-inch type Exmore full HD CMOS sensors, the PXW-X200 delivers high sensitivity, capable of F12 at 1080/59.94i and F13 at 1080/50i, a must have for professional shoots under challenging light. In addition to this, the Sony PXW-X200 comes equipped with a three position ND filter: offering clear, 1/8 and 1/64 settings.

The Sony PXW-X200 dual SxS memory card slots are included for simultaneous recordings, ‘Simul’ or ‘Relay’ options. The camcorder is compatible with SxS PRO+ and SxS-1 memory cards, and with an appropriate card adapter XQD, SDXC and SDHC cards can be used too. The Sony PXW-X200 also offers a picture profile function, which allows settings that have been saved on an SxS card to then be shared with other PXW-X200 camcorders.

Other features not to be missed include cache recordings along with a slow and quick motion function. In addition, the large easy-to-read 3.5-inch-type QHD (960x540) colour LCD panel helps users to ensure accurate focus control, and GPS data can automatically be recorded in two file locations*.

Finally, catalyst browse software from Sony is a free clip management tool availa

SONY PXW-X200 SPECIFICATIONS

Imaging Device	3 x 1/2" type Exmor CMOS sensor
Effective Pixels	1920x1080 (2.07 million pixels), per sensor
Sensitivity	F12 (typical, 1080/59.94i mode) F13 (typical, 1080/50i mode)
S/N Ratio	58 dB, typical
Shutter Speed	1/32 to 1/2,000 sec
White Balance	Preset (3200K), Memory A, Memory B/ATW

Lens
Type	Fixed
Zoom Ratio	17x (optical), servo/manual
Focal Length	5.6 to 95.2 mm
35mm Equivalent Focal Length	29.3 to 499 mm
Aperture	f/1.9 to f/16 and close, auto/manual selectable
Focus Distance	31.5" (800 mm) to infinity (Macro Off) 2.0" (50 mm) to infinity (Macro On, Wide) 31.5" (800 mm) to infinity (Macro On, Tele) AF/MF/Full MF selectable
Image Stabilizer	On/Off selectable, shift lens
Filter Diameter	77 mm, pitch 0.75 mm

Recording
Video Recording Format	exFAT XAVC-Intra mode: CBG, max. 112 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC - 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P - 1280 x 720/59.94P, 50P XAVC-L 50 mode: VBR, max. 50Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC - 1920 x 1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P - 1280 x 720/59.94P, 50P XAVC-L 35 mode: VBR, max. 35Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC - 1920 x 1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P XAVC-L 25 mode: VBR, max. 35Mbps, MPEG-4, H.264/AVC - 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 50i exFAT MPEG HD422 mode: CBR, 50Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL - 1920x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P - 1280x720/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P MPEG HD420 HQ mode: VBR, max. 35Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL - 1920x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P - 1440x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P - 1280x720/59.94P,50P,23.98P(2-3 Pull Down) DVCAM mode: CBR, 25Mbps, DVCAM - 720x480/59.94i, 29.97PsF - 720x576/50i, 25PsF UDF MPEG HD422 mode: CBR, 50Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL - 1920x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P - 1280x720/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P MPEG HD420 HQ mode: VBR, max. 35Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL - 1920x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P - 1440x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P - 1280x720/59.94P,50P,23.98P(2-3 Pull Down) MPEG IMX50 mode: CBR, 50Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@ML Intra - 720x486/59.94i, 29.97PsF - 720x576/50i, 25PsF DVCAM mode: CBR, 25Mbps, DVCAM - 720x480/59.94i, 29.97PsF - 720x576/50i, 25PsF FAT MPEG HD420 HQ mode: VBR, max. 35Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL - 1920x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P - 1440x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P - 1280x720/59.94P,50P, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P MPEG HD420 SP mode: CBR, 25Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@H-14 - 1440x1080/59.94i, 50i, 23.98P(2-3 Pull Down) DVCAM mode: CBR, 25Mbps, DVCAM - 720x480/59.94i, 29.97PsF - 720x576/50i,25PsF Proxy: H.264 - 1280x720: 9Mbps - 640x360: 3Mbps - 480x270: 1Mbps - 480x270: 500Kbps
Audio Recording Format	exFAT XAVC-I mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 4ch XAVC-L mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 4ch MPEG HD422 mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 4ch MPEG HD420 HQ mode: LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 4ch DVCAM mode: LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 4ch UDF MPEG HD422 mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 4ch MPEG HD420 HQ mode: LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 4ch IMX50 mode: LPCM 24/16-bit, 48kHz, 4ch DVCAM mode: LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 4ch FAT MPEG HD420 HQ mode: LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 4ch MPEG HD420 SP mode: LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 4ch DVCAM mode: LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 2ch Proxy: AAC-LC, 48kHz, 128kbps, 2ch

Interface
Video Output	1 x SD/HD/3G-SDI, BNC connector 1 x HDMI, Type A
Composite Output / GENLOCK-IN	1 x BNC
Audio Input	2 x XLR 3-pin (female)
Audio Output	1 x A/V multi-connector
TC Input / Output	1 x BNC
Lens Remote Control Connector	1 x 8-pin, round
DC Input	1 x DC jack
USB	1 x USB mini-B connector
Shoe Mounts	1 x Multi-Interface
Headphone Output	1 x 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
IEEE-1394 (FireWire/DV/iLink)	1 x 4-pin, Type A

Monitoring
LCD	3.5-inch type color LCD monitor: 960 (H) x 3 (RGB) x 540 (V), 16:9
Viewfinder	0.45-inch type color LCD: 852 (H) x 480 (V), 16:9

Recording Media
Slots	2 x ExpressCard/34; supports SxS cards (for XAVC/MPEG/IMX/DV) 1 x SD/SDHC (for Proxy)

General
Built-In Microphone	Omni-direction stereo electret condenser microphone
Wi-Fi	Yes (with included IFU-WLM3 wireless module)
NFC	Yes
Power Requirements	12 VDC
Power Consumption	Approx. 18 W (while recording with LCD Off, EVF On, I/O Select Off, and wireless function Off) Approx. 23 W (while recording with LCD On, EVF Off, HD-SDI output, and wireless function On)
Battery Operating Time	BP-U90: approx. 4.5 hours BP-U60: approx. 3 hours BP-U30: approx. 1.5 hours (while recording with LCD Off, EVF On, I/O Select Off, and wireless function Off)
Operating Temperature	32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C)
Storage Temperature	-4 to 140° F (-20 to 60° C)
Dimensions (WxHxD)	6.61 x 6.34 x 13.03" (16.8 x 16.1 x 33.1 cm) (without protrusions)
Weight	Approx. 5.29 lb (2.4 kg) (body only) Approx. 6.17 lb (2.8 kg) (with lens hood, eyecup, BP-U30 battery, and SxS memory card)