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models compared on this page: Sony PMW-EX3 (PMWEX3) and Sony HVR-Z7 (HVR-Z7E/ HVR-Z7U)

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Sony PMW-EX3Sony HVR-Z7
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Manufacturer Sony Information on Sony

Sony Information on Sony

Name PMW-EX3HVR-Z7
European name ?PMW-EX3HVR-Z7E
US name ?PMWEX3HVR-Z7U
lowest US price 8320 $4849 $
On the market since August 2008 February 2008
Manufacturers URL link to Sonylink to Sony
Test preview

[ top ]Sony PMW-EX3Sony HVR-Z7
slashCAM rating ?Very good
not yet tested
test picture 1200 Lux
test picture 12 Lux
Video

[ top ]Sony PMW-EX3Sony HVR-Z7
Video formats ?XDCAM EX
 MiniDV
HDV
DVCAM
Recording Medium SxS / PC Express
MiniDV/HDV-Cassette
external flash memory
video resolutions EU ?MPEG2 1920x1080 1-30p
MPEG2 1280x720 1-60p
MPEG2 1920x1080 1-60i
MPEG2 1440 x1080 1-60i
HDV 1440 x 1080/50i
MiniDV 720 x 576/50i
DVCAM 720 x 576/50i
HDV 1440 x 1080/60i
HDV 1440 x 1080/25p
HDV 1440 x 1080/24p
HDV 1440 x 1080/30p
video resolutions US ?MPEG2 1920x1080 1-30p
MPEG2 1280x720 1-60p
MPEG2 1920x1080 1-60i
MPEG2 1440 x1080 1-60i
HDV 1440 x 1080/50i
DVCAM 720 x 576/50i
HDV 1440 x 1080/60i
DVCAM 720 x 480/60i
HDV 1440 x 1080/25p
HDV 1440 x 1080/24p
HDV 1440 x 1080/30p
MiniDV 720 x 480/60i
MiniDV 720 x480/24p
MiniDV 720 x 480/30p
Max Bitrate ?35 Mbit/s25 Mbit/s
Compression format ?XDCAM MPEG2
 DV
MPEG2
on-board memory ?  
Optics
Optics Manufacturer ? Fujinon
Carl Zeiss
Optical Zoom ?14 x12 x
Wide Angle 16:9 ?31,4 mm32 mm
Filter diameter ? 72 mm
Image Stabilization ?optical
optical
ND Filter ?23
Exchangable optics ?Yes
Yes
Image Sensor
Number of sensors ?33
Size of image sensor ?1/2 inch1/3 inch
image sensor effective pixel count 16:9 ?2073600 Pixel 1037000 Pixel
Image Sensor Type ? CMOS
CMOS
Controls
White Balance ?auto
manual
presets
auto
manual
presets
WB-Shift
Focus ?auto
manual
auto
manual
Minimum shutter time ?2.00010.000
Maximum shutter time ?1/31/3
Apperture control ?auto
manual
auto
manual
AE-Shift
Infrared recording ?No
 
Expanded Focus ?Yes
Yes
Peaking ?Yes
Yes
Signal Processing
Zebra ?70-100%70-100+%
Histogram ?Yes
Yes
adjustable sharpness ?Yes
Yes
Adjustable color ?Yes
Yes
Cinegamma ?Yes
Yes
Black Strech ?Yes
Yes
Knee ?Yes
Yes
Colorbars ?Yes
Yes
Misc.
Shot Transition ?Yes
Yes
Custom Presets ?Yes
Yes
Set Time Code ?Yes
Yes
Configuration

Connections
[ top ]Sony PMW-EX3Sony HVR-Z7
FBAS ?
synonymous: RCA, composite		  Out
YC ?
synonymous: S-Video		 Out
 
YUV ?
synonymous: Component Signal		  Out
HDMI ?No
 Out
DV / HDV (FireWire) ?
synonymous: ILink / IEEE-1394		 In
Out
In
Out
USB ?USB 2.0
No
Microphone / Audio input ? XLR
XLR
Headphones ?3.5 mm mini-jack
Mini-jack
Lanc ?No
Yes
Time-code interface ? In
Out
No
Genlock ? In
No
Accessory shoe ? Standard
 
HD-SDI ? Out
No
Misc.
Weight (without battery)   
Weight (with battery) 3600 g2800 g
Battery type Sony BP-U30
 
Battery capacity   
Charger ?external
external
Remote control Yes
Yes
Size
Height 250 mm176 mm
Width 210 mm199 mm
Depth 400 mm439 mm
Relative Size ?210153
Viewfinder
Viewfinder available ?Yes
Yes
Color Viewfinder ?B/W and color
Color
Viewfinder format ?16:916:9
Viewfinder pixels ?921000 Pixel 1226880 Pixel
Display
Display available ?Yes
Yes
Color display ?Color
Color
Display size 3,5 Inch3,2 Inch
Display format ?16:916:9
Display pixels ?921000 Pixel 921600 Pixel
Touch Screen ?No
No
External controls
Manual Zoom ?Rocker
Ring
Rocker
Ring
Manual Focus ? Ring
Ring
Manual Aperture ? Ring
Ring
button
Focus switcher ?Yes
Yes
ND Filter ?Yes
Yes
Exp Lock ?Yes
Yes
Gain ?Yes
Yes
White balance ?Yes
Yes
Push AF ?Yes
No
Audio Levels ?Yes
Yes
Custom Keys ?
synonymous: User buttons		46
Audio

[ top ]Sony PMW-EX3Sony HVR-Z7
Audio Formats ?MiniDV: 2x48kHz 16bit PCM
HDV: 2x48kHz 16bit MPEG 1
MiniDV: 2x48kHz 16bit PCM
MiniDV: 4x32kHz 12bit PCM
HDV: 2x48kHz 16bit MPEG 1
Microphone ?external XLR
external XLR
Audio Control ?auto
manual
auto
manual
Audio levels ?Viewfinder
Screen
Viewfinder
Screen
Still

[ top ]Sony PMW-EX3Sony HVR-Z7
Recording Medium ? Memory Stick Duo
Medium included ? No
Effective pixels ? 1037000 Pixel
Resolutions ? 1440x1080
Standard ? JPEG Exif 2.2
Flash ? No
Misc.

[ top ]Sony PMW-EX3Sony HVR-Z7
Specials The viewfinder is a hinged, magnifiying eyepiece in front of the displayA memory card recorder for Compact Flash (CF) memory cards is included in delivery
Product Shots

[ top ]Sony PMW-EX3Sony HVR-Z7
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Test results

Test pictures
[ top ]Sony PMW-EX3Sony HVR-Z7
luminance resolution
chrominance resolution
lens distortion
test small ISO image
noise / internal microphone  
test picture 1200 Lux
test picture 12 Lux
slashCAM rating
Lowlight ? Excellent  
Resolution ? Excellent  
Color performance ?Very good 
subj.Picture impression ?Very good 
Optical Zoom ?Satisfactory 
Wide Angle ?Very good 
Configuration / image ? Excellent  
Configuration / sound ? Excellent  
Handling ?Very good 
Portability ?Satisfactory 
Photo function ?Poor 
Optics ?Very good 
Dynamics ?Very good 
Conclusion slashCAM
slashCAM rating ?Very good
not yet tested
Total score ?
(maximal 570)		475 
Pros + excellent image quality
+ Manual handling
+ Exceptionally well equipped
+ LowLight behavior
+ interchangeable lens
 
Cons - Expensive SxS memory cards
 
Conclusion Thanks to its very good lens with digital CAC and outstanding low-light capabilities the Sony PMW-EX3 is momentarily unrivaled in the price range up to 10.000 Euros.Of course, those who can do without the interchangeable lens can go for the cheaper and somewhat more compact EX1. 
More information

Reviews and Forums
[ top ]Sony PMW-EX3Sony HVR-Z7
slashCAM Review PMW-EX3 ReviewHVR-Z7 Review
external reviews/tests www.kameraverleih-deutschland.de
www.vimeo.com
provideocoalition.com
Forum posts sound problems: EX3 XDCAM Transfer is with stereo to mono
How Zacutos with Z-Finder from SonyEX1 (almost) a EX3 makes
slight noise at EX3 normal?
Re: EX3 or HPX301
SonyPMW EX3 R - When will the new EX3??
sony ex3 PS?
Schulterrig EX1 / EX3 + Letus 35mmAdapter / Redrock / P + S your experiences
SONY PMW EX3 read: SxS Pro Card!?
Long EX3 import files in Premiere CS4, metadata broken?
Vinten Vision 3 + EX3 = tremor in the telephoto range. Is there a solution?
Composite and HD-SDI in EX3 at the same time?
EX1 / EX3 material from Premiere CS3 and export of SxS card play
Various things for PMW EX3 required - for example, 35mm ...
Sony LA-100W adapter DSLR Lenses on Z7 HDV camcorder
Canon xl h1a or SonyHVR-Z7E
HDV Capture Failed: HVR-Z7E
SonyHVR-Z7E
The camera menu HVR-S270U/HVR-Z7U
New HDV Sony HVR-Z7E and HVR-S270E


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