Sony's professional XDCAM camcorder — three 1/2-inch CMOS sensors with 16x zoom for broadcast.
The Sony PMW-200 is a professional XDCAM EX camcorder featuring three 1/2-inch Exmor CMOS sensors in a three-chip configuration. 1080p recording at up to 50Mbps (MPEG HD422). 14× optical zoom. At approximately 2,700g with lens hood and battery. Fixed lens — NOT an interchangeable-lens camera.
3× 1/2-inch Exmor CMOS sensors (RGB three-chip configuration). 1080p/25-50fps MPEG HD422 at 50Mbps. 14× optical zoom. SxS card recording. XLR audio inputs (×3). At approximately 2,700g. Fixed zoom — no interchangeable mount.
The three-chip 1/2-inch sensor configuration provides broadcast-standard colour fidelity for professional ENG and documentary production: RGB three-chip designs offer superior colour accuracy and lower moire versus single-chip Bayer sensors. The 50Mbps MPEG HD422 codec provides high-quality 4:2:2 colour sampling for broadcast deliverables. The PMW-200 was a standard professional ENG camcorder of its era.
On the used market the Sony PMW-200 is available as a professional ENG camcorder. Condition checks: SxS card slot condition, XLR audio inputs, zoom mechanism, three-chip sensor alignment. Note: professional video camcorder — not an interchangeable-lens camera. Fixed 14× zoom lens.