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HXR-NX800

2024 4K camcorder with 20x optical zoom, optical SteadyShot.

Flash memoryExmor R20x3.5" screen

Overview

The HXR-NX800 is a 2024 4K camcorder in Sony's HXR line, recording to flash memory. It pairs a 1" 14.0MP Exmor RS stacked CMOS sensor with a 20x optical zoom. Stabilization is optical.

Specifications

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Optics

Optical zoom20xMaker, helpguide.sony.net
35mm equivalent24-480mmMaker, helpguide.sony.net
Focal length7.71-154.21mmMaker, helpguide.sony.net
Lens thread72mmMaker, helpguide.sony.net
SteadyShotOptical (Active mode adds electronic)Maker, helpguide.sony.net
LightNightshot IR lightMaker, helpguide.sony.net

Imaging and display

Image sensor1" 14.0MP Exmor RS stacked CMOSMaker, helpguide.sony.net
LCD3.5" 16:9 2.76M dot touchMaker, helpguide.sony.net
Viewfinder0.39" OLED 2.36M dotMaker, pro.sony

Audio

Audio4 channels + 2 XLR + mic jack + headphone jackMaker, helpguide.sony.net
Accessory shoeMIMaker, helpguide.sony.net

Storage and transfer

Built-in memoryNoMaker, helpguide.sony.net
Memory Stick slotNoMaker, helpguide.sony.net
Card typeCFexpress Type A / SDXC (2 slots)Maker, helpguide.sony.net
AV input recordingNoMaker, helpguide.sony.net
USB outputUSB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5 Gbps)Maker, helpguide.sony.net

Power and connectivity

BatteryBP-U35/BP-U70/BP-U100Maker, helpguide.sony.net
Wi-FiYesMaker, helpguide.sony.net

Recording

Recording modesXAVC S-I 3840x2160 59.94p 4:2:2 10-bit 600 Mbps; 4K reaches 119.88p in XAVC HS/S Long (approx. 23% crop)Maker, pro.sony
Recording time, cardCFexpress Type A 160 GB (CEA-G160T): approx. 25 min (XAVC S-I 3840x2160 59.94p)Maker, helpguide.sony.net
Recording time, batteryBP-U35 (supplied): approx. 120 min continuous (Sony-stated at normal power consumption, XAVC S-L 420 QFHD 59.94p, not the top mode)Maker, helpguide.sony.net

Body

Weight2380 g with BP-U35, lens hood, LCD hood, microphone holder and eyecup (1930 g body only)Maker, helpguide.sony.net
Dimensions175.6 x 201.3 x 371.1 mmMaker, helpguide.sony.net

Market

Video standardNTSC (assumed, not stated in the source)Unchecked

Features

Headphone jack, Microphone input, NightShot, Accessory shoe, Touchscreen, Viewfinder, Wi-Fi.

Manuals

Sources

  1. PXW-Z200/HXR-NX800 Help Guide (PDF, 5-060-574-13(1), 340 pages)
  2. HXR-NX800 - Sony Pro (Specifications)
  3. Sony Electronics Adds Two 4K Handheld Professional Camcorders with AI-based Subject Recognition Autofocus, Tracking, and Auto Framing
  4. PXW-Z200 / HXR-NX800 catalogue, Sony Japan (2025-06)

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