Thanks for following up on this test. Overall, the Z200 kept up pretty close with noise and detail. The FX6 showed less light blooming which I guess is an indicator of better dynamic range. Quite cool how well the images are a very close match for the cinema line owners. Smart move by Sony.
well well...now we have a fair competition!! I have a FX30 with fast F1.4 sigma lenses and at work I use a FX6 with the same zoom lens...I'm considering getting a Z200 for live events and wedding ceremonies etc...I think it may be a good camera...specially in S-Cinetone...all I need...this comparison is a bit more fair! I never use the FX6 in high base...but I'm aware that it can do a lot in low light. This camcorder is not bad for 1" sensor. I don't think there will ever be a camcorder with an APSC sensor...the 1" may be a good compromise. I tried a Canon XF605 but I found it a bit soft in 4k. Do you have videos of the Z200 in normal everyday indoor/outdoor use? I want to decide if it really is a big step up over my HD only camcorders. Sometimes a good camcorder (it must have NDs, HDMI/SDI/XLR etc built in) is the right tool for the job. Thanks for this
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Thanks for following up on this test. Overall, the Z200 kept up pretty close with noise and detail. The FX6 showed less light blooming which I guess is an indicator of better dynamic range. Quite cool how well the images are a very close match for the cinema line owners. Smart move by Sony.
Thanks for the follow up test!
Very useful. Thanks. I think it shows the usability of this 1" camera in low light. I am impressed.
well well...now we have a fair competition!! I have a FX30 with fast F1.4 sigma lenses and at work I use a FX6 with the same zoom lens...I'm considering getting a Z200 for live events and wedding ceremonies etc...I think it may be a good camera...specially in S-Cinetone...all I need...this comparison is a bit more fair! I never use the FX6 in high base...but I'm aware that it can do a lot in low light. This camcorder is not bad for 1" sensor. I don't think there will ever be a camcorder with an APSC sensor...the 1" may be a good compromise. I tried a Canon XF605 but I found it a bit soft in 4k. Do you have videos of the Z200 in normal everyday indoor/outdoor use? I want to decide if it really is a big step up over my HD only camcorders. Sometimes a good camcorder (it must have NDs, HDMI/SDI/XLR etc built in) is the right tool for the job. Thanks for this
Next, a test of the Z200's various noise reduction options at max gain WITH MOTION...interested to see how bad any artifacting is.