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Sony Z90 - A good upgrade from the X70?
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- čas přidán 15. 08. 2024
- The Z90 is Sony's latest addition to their line of compact, palm camcorders. It features many improvements over its predecessor - the X7, including fantastic autofocus performance and HDR support in the form of HLG.
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The X70 also got the 100Mbps QFHD by a free firmware upgrade (if the device was already softkey licensed for QFHD) and the MPEG-HD420/422 codecs by licensed software key as well.
Great overview. Love the music choice too. I'm friends with the guys in This Patch of Sky.
The b.o.s.s in this and 4k 50/60p would be awesome. I have the ax-53 and the b.o.s.s in this is awesome.😊👍
agreed. one nod to the canons in that they should have bettter 5 matrix IS
The cursor button is there because the HDMI cable would get in the way if you are using it and place the button to its left, and a backward pointing video output is always better than a side mounted one.
I had a x70 for nearly 2 years , and have been very good for me ...now I have sold it ...and replaced for a Panasonic HCX1 a really nice camera I must say .
I have also hc x1, but some times, it goes to black out. Thant is completely blur on the lcd scree. Have you got any suggestion for this please? What about this z90 camera?
I realize this is from 2018. But I’m wondering if the Z90 can shoot 4K now with a license upgrade just how they did with the X70? If not, the it seems the X70 offers more as it can shoot internal 4K? Also I am a huge fan of the BOSS stabilization. How is the stabilization of the Z90? Is it just as good as BOSS, or even better? I would hope better.
Just ordered the HXR NX80 which is the little brother of this camera (practically the same except for a few lil changes) and it was great to see this video to get me excited for the new camera, image quality is really nice and having SLog on board can only be a bonus for more cinematic shooting
Excellent, hope you enjoy using it! Its a great little camera
Carl
Hi I’m also going for the NX80 and yes I m getting excited as well!
I needed SDI so just went with it :)
I wonder if this background music is even necessary, and if so, does it really have to be so loud?
great presentation--- good quality video. keep up the good work
Thanks!
Carl
Sony should update z150 product line with new auto focus sensor and add 4K 60p 😎
Definitely, that would be great
Carl
@@Mappi75 they did, with z190 and z280
It is now mid 2023.We all know that the Z90 is an enhanced version of the AX700. Recently there have been price drops on the AX700 by many sellers including B&H, knocking $200 off the regular Sony price. I wonder if this is an omen that Sony will finally be introducing something newer. Panasonic has 4K 60P in its HC-X1500, though the sensor is smaller. Maybe Sony realizes that it needs to go there.
Nice review! I know the Z90 has the same sensor than the NX80, but I think the Z90 works better in low light conditions. It must be just a feeling, 'cause both of them are supposed to work the same, but... By the way, what tripod are you using with the Z90? I'm looking for one just like that. Cheers!
Hello. Thank you for the review. Wich is the best between z90 and z150? Is the image quality the same? I would preferr the z150 form, but I need broadcast quality for interview and documentary.
Thank you
Wow you can see when you show footage from the Z90 with HDR, it's brings out colors compared to the other footage in the video.
Thanks
Great review. Thank you!
What's better for filmmakers/youtubers z90 or ax53?
Should I go for x70 with sdi output or an ax700 for live streaming 1080p pleaze tell. Would be live streaming 1080P event coverage
My question is weather the z90 is better for adventure content vs the z150
Thanks that’s really useful. Have Sony indicated if the 50p with 4K will be available as an upgrade later?
They never share things like that, but I doubt it to be honest. That would be a hefty addition in a firmware update
Carl
I am wanting a dedicated camcorder. I shoot Sony already. An a6400 and an a7ii and RX10. I am wanting to stay Sony for the color science and so on. I think it will be this one. I had shot some 4K UHD video with my a6400 and it over heated. They were rather short clips too. Reset the heat alert to high will see how that goes. I shoot video mostly for my Church for me at this time. May help out more as a remote and so on. Need something dependable that won't break the bank. Looks like this one is it.
Please reply, Z90 or NX80 for long weddings... Hope you answer soon. I am looking for light Corder for Auto Gimble.
They are the same camera pretty much, the Z90 has an SDI port, Wifi and a better codec inside. Depends if you need those extra features or not?
Carl
So which is going to be easier to use for amatuers? The Sony or the Canon? And does this have a recording limit? Like can it record serveral hours without stopping like a DSLR?
Would you recommend this for shooting fast and slow moving Aircraft, i need a Camera similar in size to my current Canon XA20.
New to this.. but can I shoot vertical too like Instagram reels??
How many stops of dynamic range does the camera give you with slog/HLG? Can it really support HDR with 10 bits?
Thanks! Nice overview
Would it be possible to change the handle for a handle from a FS5, to get the MI shoe on top?!
Thanks carl, excited to see the match up vs canon soon. Great video
Thanks!
Carl
Does the LCD flip all the way around so you can see yourself if in front of the camera?
I too am interested to learn more about the image stabilisation this camera uses. Sony's website is very vague on the matter, so I'm assuming that it's a fairly basic vibrating interlens mechanism rather than the innovative and remarkably effective 'floating lens assembly' they use on the AX53.
I believe it’s unchanged from the x70
Carl
Very nice, would definitely love to see a video on hlg!
One is in the works dont worry!
Carl
Nice review. I too HATE the placement of the thumb joystick. It's true that it can cramp your thumb if you reach for it too often. aslo, it might have been a good idea to mention the sister cameras, NV80 and AX700 which are slightly different and have significant cost difference. I chose the NX80 because I don't shoot 1080 anymore and have no use for a 1080 SDI port. I also feel that the .mp4 wrapper is far more desirable and flexable (universally playable with less decoding overhead) than the X70/Z90 XAVC-L .mxf wrapper. Nice job on ths video.
The joystick is not the most comfortable to use in the world...
Ok great, if the NX80 is the right choice for you then perfect.
Carl
Hi Carl. Interesting. I think I made the right decision. Ask Jordan! Bob.
Touch focus is as crude as on a consumer camcorder: the image shakes when you touch the screen, and the transition is very rough. Can transition speed be changed? Even the old HC1 allowed to choose transition profile I believe.
Could you help me for one thing? i have Z90. I can't get my depth of field blurry enough. I want my background pretty blurry and subject sharp. Iris went down to 3.7 with this camera. What should i do? please
Is this better than Sony pmw 200 in low light ??
Nicely reviewed. Sony always seems to give a bit more with each model, but they don't get it into a users hands prior to finalizing the design, which makes for some awkward or downright unusable ergonomics (I'm looking at you FS-100).
Thanks. The question is simple. Canon cameras of similar format
Z90 have ventilation holes, but this camera does not, so it overheats? No one spoke honestly about it, everyone only praises this soap dish.
Can you manipulate the zoom by hand or only button?
Did you have any tip for the Color Correction Settings?
Could you please do a review on the Sony fdr AX 700
It's difficult to choose between this and the A7iii. It's camera vs camcorder but they seem comparable.
Very different cameras. It comes down to the age old "which sensor size is right for you?" debate
Carl
great review...like always...
Thanks!
Carl
thanks for the video
Thank you for the informative video.
No problem, thanks for watching!
Carl
Any ideas what format can be sent out via SDI?
Do you think they might add 60p in 4K latter one or do they pretty much stay with the initial offering?
There is no need . This camera is not for CZcamsrs and slo mo broll.
How is the battery life?
What recording settings were used please?
Hello my Friend I’m Claudio from Patagonia What is the best Canon xf 405 or Sony pxz90 for outdoor?
I'll hopefully have a video comparing the 2 soon. Its been very difficult getting both cameras in the same place at the same time
Carl
I'm looking forward too !!
Both good cameras, but canon is better! Sony has stepped gain, so any changes in gain will bee seen abruptly. Canon has smooth gain transitions. Sony’s slowest rocker zoom is not slow at all and the zoom wheel is a joke. It is stepped zoom, which is very ugly. Canon has 50/60p Sony does not. Canon can record 4 channel audio. In general Canon button layout is better.
The biggest Sony advantages:
* Picture profiles are more capable.
* White balance can be changed while recording.
* MI she that is on the body of the camera. (Handle has to be removed)
* Wireless timecode sync.
Sony really lost their attention to detail. They are only chasing image quality, but usability is poor.
@@AlexTabachnyy I wanted to buy Sony, because it has better quality, but there are other reasons for choose Canon GX10 or XF405. 4K 50fps I can choose reescalate it to FHD 50fps or keep with 4K, easier use of the Menu (I am an amateur vlogger) and the nice colours of Canon. Could you tell me more reasons for should I choose Canon?
@@AnaMuriel: ☺
Both Sony and Canon can be used for great work and can produce great quality.
Even though Sony per specifications has better number, the quality will not be noticeable, at least to my eye.
Canon wins in Usability compared to Sony, however Sony has more advanced features and settings.
What makes Canon Slightly better than Sony, is their Zoom motor. It is very smooth and can work at very slow zoom speed. This produces a little more professional video.
Another Canon feature that beats Sony is the Smooth Gradual ISO/Gain transition. When changing ISO/gain on Sony it is stepped and noticeable, which at times needs to be edited out. Canon can simulate smooth exposure change with ISO/Gain that no one will even notice.
Those are the 2 features that are of biggest importance. Canon also has 4-channel audio, but usually no one really uses that, however I find it very useful for my type of work.
Buying:
XF405 - is not worth it. Extra cost for SDI connection that is now outdated, totally not worth it if you are not working with multi-camera live production switching.
XF400 - same camera as 405 but only has HDMI, it is HDMI 2.0 which will output 4K video!
This is the best camera for the money, however it is quite pricy.
GX10 - is the same camera as XF series, but missing the XLR Audio inputs and a few more features that can be upgraded if needed at extra cost. You still get 85% of the XF405 just some higher end features are missing that you may not even notice. It is a great budget camera with video quality of much more expensive cameras.
For Vloging GX10 will be just perfect. It is light, great quality, easy to use, and has much smoother exposure and zoom transitions. Since it does not have the handle it is lighter and can easily go on a gimbal stabilizer. Even though it does not have XLR Microphone connectors, it does have 3.5mm microphone input for microphone connection.
If you have the budget for XF400 it is nearly a perfect camera. The handle can also be removed for weight reduction. It has WiFi remote control. Also having 4-chanel audio with (Balanced) XLR connection is quite handy but not critical. XF400, in my opinion, just slightly beats all the cameras with the value for the money.
I hope this was helpful ☺ and Wish you all Best!
I'm also torn between the xf--400 and the or the z90, but I already need one by February. XF-400 has 4k @ 60p but no slow motion with 1080P The canon also doesn't give the same codec in 1080P . My 2 most important factors are going to be low light performance and stabilization. If your comparison will not be out before the next 2 weeks, would you be able to see which one has better low light Performance? Thanks so much for your informative videos!
Hi Frum Pilot I’m in the same boat. I’ve had the Sony AX53 and AX100 great video compression but only offers 4K @30fps. Trying to decide between upgrading to Canon XF400 or the Sony Z90
The sony's though have a lot going for them I like the high frame rates in 1080 like up to 1000 fps! All canon gives is 120fps. Most of my shoting now will still be in HD but I don't want a camera that be obsolete in a year. The Sony's shoots in a higher bit rate in HD, and since most of my shooting now will still be in HD, the Sony looks really good. I had the G30 and it worked really well for me, except the lack of professional audio inputs. I'm familiar with the layout of the Canon and have a few batteries that would seem to work with the XF-400. Then again the canon stabilization is probably a lot better,. As I posted though one of the most important features to me will be the low light capability. I have a job at the beginning of February and have to make a decision by then . I've been looking around for a review, and I really like The reviews here! I'm sure there's a lot of others who are in our dilemma. Thanks for reaching out! Jake
I am no expert in specs but I've been using the XF100 for about 2 years and recently got the XF400/XF405. I returned them as I was completely unwhelemed with them.
They felt cheap and didn't seem to have the construction of the 100 or 200. They made the batteries smaller for the 400 which I believe the z90 already were but the downgrade from the 100 was surprising. I also heard and felt plenty of zoom / motor noise for my outdoor shots. Currently I'm torn between going with a pair of z90 or z150.
Does anyone here have a strong opinion of the z150 as opposed to this 90? Battery life will likely be far better with the 150 and I also realize the size of of the unit will be larger (which I don't think I mind).
I have NX100 (which is the Z150 brother), and the NX80 (the Z90 sister). I like the larger cam, because the controls are much simpler. I expect Sony will soon make the Hybrid focus in the larger cams. The focus is excellent on the NX80, although it will focus on things right in front of you. The main problem shooting with NX100 is that when shooting sport zooming in and out and panning at the same time, the camera auto focus, loses focus and can take a long time to refocus, at times, I have to zoom out, to help the camera find focus again, I tend to use manual focus on this camera, which is fine, because it has the 3 rings up front, the NX80 and Z90 have only one ring, which is switchable, not ideal, but it is a smaller camera. Battery life on the NX100 is all day, not so with NX80. The NX80 has XAVCS, so does the NX100, but the NX100 must use SDXC cards to record in that format, the NX80 can use SDHC even in 4K at 60MPS. At 100MPS you'll need a SDXC U3 card. I haven't compared the two camera to see which codec is better. I hope this helps.
Z90SONY ki vidio sating
Nice
Are you still going to do a side-by-side comparison with this and the Canon xf400?
Yes soon!
Carl
Carl, How would you compare the Z90 to Vixia GX10 in overall image quality?
I'll be comparing it to the XF405, the professional version of the GX10 soon, just trying to get both cameras in the same place at the same time!
Carl
Hey Carl, do you know when you can get your hands on Z90 and XF400 at the same time already? We're really interested about your opinion after the comparison.
I will buy more Sony when they do 60 fps on 4k
Hi, thanks for your tutorial, how it work with low light, I am trying to move from a7 dslr to z90
is the lens F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range?
Same with the xf-400/405
how effective is the image stabilization?
Seemed pretty good. I didn't test it in this video as it only had one level and seemed unchanged from the X70
Carl
You forgot to demo S-Log. Currently I have access to the X70 camera, but if the LOG performance on the Z90 is good I might consider buying it. Very few ENG style cameras have LOG so this is a big deal...
HLG is a extension of SLOG
Does it have night vision mode?
Yes.
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i need a great camcorder that can shot great footage with video head and tripod use filming aircraft at airshows steady and fast moveing stuff but i am stuck to what to get out of sony or panasonic the goods about sony z90 ultra hd HDR . great OLED screen to look into plus EVF auto focus, is great stabilization seems ok on tripod would be better. one down full thou is 4k 30fps to video aircraft you no need 50 to 60fps which is fine in FHD but not in ultra hd massive shame sony you didnt add this moveing on to panasonic ag ux180 the great about this camcorder in ultra hd 50 to 60fps massive bonus for filming aircraft plus high bit rates wide angle lens. but the bads poor lcd screen and EVF no good panning aircraft looking through this your thoughts on this please or no off anybody else that does aircraft videography thankyou
so many one has one has nots with comparing the x90 and canon 405.. i own a x70.. hate u cant easily change white balance on the fly which both these u still cant.
i like the 405 4k 60fps but be good if it had a log to have better control.. though i shoot mostly concerts and productions so does the x90 suit best lol
Ill pass!
What are you talking about man? That camera costs more that 3000€/$ and its very bad in low light. A part from that the S-log and HDR are useless in interior because of the noise. Even sony A6300 has better image quality that this plastic junk. If you want blurry backroung you have to put the camera literary like 10 cm or zoom 100% to your subject which is extremely total nonsense. You have the same quality even better in JVC or Panasonic for almost have the price 1500 €/$. Shame on you shame on you...You reviews are full with bad info and misunderstanding, you are true shame.
Nice review! I know the Z90 has the same sensor than the NX80, but I think the Z90 works better in low light conditions. It must be just a feeling, 'cause both of them are supposed to work the same, but... By the way, what tripod are you using with the Z90? I'm looking for one just like that. Cheers!