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2019_CameraComparisonChart.pdf
Gary Adcock
GARY ADCOCK & THOMAS FLETCHER Imager
(Actual Size) ISO
Latitude Manufacturer
Published Spec
Frame Rates Pixel Resolution of
Recorded Media Recorded Bit Depth
Format & Time (Highest Internal Record @ 24 fps)
Data (Per Min)
Weight (Body Only)
Power Draw Highlighted Positives
Notable Credits
ARRI ALEXA LF
800 Base
14+ Stops
ARRIRAW LFOG|LF16.9|LF2.39 .75-90|.75-90|.75-150
ProRes LFOG|LF16:9|LF2.39 .75-60|.75-60|.75-100
ARRIRAW & ProRes LFOG - 4448x3096
LF16:9 - 3840x2160 LF2:39 - 4448x1856
ProRes Only LF16:9 2K 2048x1152 LF16:9 HD 1920x1080
12 Bit Log ARRIRAW: LFOG 2TB SXR CD: 64 min
LF16:9 2TB SXR CD: 107 min LF2.39 2TB SXR CD: 108 min
12 bit Log C ProRes 4444: LFOG/2TB SXR CD: 64 min
LF16:9/2TB SXR CD: 107 min LF2.39/2TB SXR CD: 108 min
ARRIRAW: LFOG 30 GB
LF16:9 18.2 GB LF2.39 18.1 GB
ProRes: LFOG 15.4 GB LF16:9 9.2 GB LF2.39 9.1 GB
17.2 lbs.
7.8 kg
135W RAW
w/EVF & Wireless
Video
85W RAW
Body Only
Immersive large format aesthetic. ALEXA image: wide latitude, great skin tones, low noise
Fast & efficient ProRes. Uncompressed & unencrypted ARRIRAW
HDR recording & monitoring. 150 fps, built-in wireless video.
Netflix approved
Ford v Ferrari Dune
Terminator: Dark Fate
The Eternals The Undoing
Killing Eve She's Gotta Have It
$98,200 (price
includes other
accessories such as EVF & Wireless
System)
ARRI ALEXA SXT
800 Base
14+ Stops
ARRIRAW | ProRes_ .75-120 |.75-120 16:9 .75-96 | .75-96 6:5
.75-96 | .75-60 4:3 .75-90 |.75 60 OG
OG 3424 x 2202 6:5 2578x 2160 4:3 2880 x 2160
16:9 3200 x 1800
12 Bit Log ARRIRAW OG 512GB XR CD - 29 min 4:3 512GB XR CD -36 min
16:9 512GB XR CD - 39 min OG 2TB SXR CD - 117 min 4:3 2TB SXR CD -142 min
16:9 2TB SXR CD - 157 min
ARAW| P. Res 16.6 | 8.1 OG 13.8 | 6.7 4:3 12.5|6.2 16:9
14.3 lbs.
6.5 kg
125W RAW
w/EVF & Wireless Vid
90W RAW
Body Only
True Anamorphic 4:3 imager Wide latitude ideal for HDR
Proven reliability & post efficiency ProRes as Log C, 709, With LUTs
3 independent MON OUTs I/O as BT.709, BT.2020, Arri Log C
Optional built-in wireless video
Game of Thrones Aladdin
It 2 Us
John Wick 3 Glass
The Wandering Earth
$85,320 (price
includes other
accessories such as EVF & Wireless
System)
Ranger Body
RED MONSTRO (Sensor)
800 Base
17+ Stops
w/ HDRx
1-60fps 7&8K 1-75fps 6K 1-96fps 5K
1-120fps 4K FPS increases when
shooting 2.4:1
8K 8192 x 4320 7K 7168 x 3780 6K 6144 x 3240 5K 5120 x 2700 4K 4096 x 2160 2K 2048 x 1080
16 bit REDCODE 8KFF 5:1
512Mag -31 min 1TB SSD - 63 min
(HDRx Cuts Time in Half)
8K FF 5:1 15.5 GB
6K FF 3:1 14.6 GB
7.5lbs 3.4kg Ranger
3.3 lbs. 1.5 kg DSMC
65W Body Only
Ranger
60W Body Only
DSMC
RANGER ergonomic unibody design, 24V pwr and fully integrated I/O ports DSMC2 version offers a more flexible, lightweight, fully modular form factor
Lowest Data Rate for 8K recording Netflix Approved
Army of the Dead Midway Ratched
6 Underground The Laundromat
Stranger Things S3 Peaky Blinders S5
$79,500 Ranger
$54,500 DSMC2
ARRI ALEXA Mini LF
800 Base
14+ Stops
ARRIRAW LFOG|LF16.9 .75-40|.75-60
ProRes LFOG|LF16:9|LF2.39 .75-40|.75-60|.75-60
ARRIRAW & ProRes LFOG - 4448x3096
LF16:9 - 3840x2160 LF2:39 - 4448x1856
ProRes Only LF16:9 2K 2048x1152 LF16:9 HD 1920x1080
12 Bit Log ARRIRAW: LFOG 1TB Codex CD: 32 min
LF16:9 1TB Codex CD: 53 min LF2.39 1TB Codex CD: 54 min
12 bit Log C ProRes 4444: LFOG/1TB Codex CD: 72 min
LF16:9/1TB Codex CD: 121 min LF2.39/1TB Codex CD: 120 min
ARRIRAW: LFOG 29.8 GB
LF16:9 17.9 GB LF2.39 17.9 GB
ProRes: LFOG 13.2 GB LF16:9 7.9 GB LF2.39 8.0 GB
5.7 lbs.
2.6 kg
65W RAW w/EVF
Small & lightweight Immersive large format aesthetic
ALEXA image: wide latitude, great skin tones, low noise
Fast & efficient ProRes Uncompressed & unencrypted ARRIRAW
HDR recording & monitoring Netflix approved
1917 Away
Infinite The Eternals
Aether The Mandalorian
Ted Lasso
$58,760 Body Only
ARRI ALEXA Mini
800 Base
14+ Stops
OG - .75-30 ARRIRAW 16:9
.75-48 fps 4:3 ProRes .75-50
16:9 .75-200 6:5 ProRes.75-150 8:9 ProRes.75-150
OG 3424 x 2202 4:3 - 2880 x 2160
UHD 16:9 3840 x 2160 16:9 2048 x 1152 16:9 1920 x 1080
12 Bit Log ARRIRAW
ProRes4444XQ UHD 512GB CFast - 38 min
Records Classic ALEXA formats
ARRIRAW 16.6 GB
ProRes 8.7 GB
5 lbs.
2.3 kg
45W Body Only
75W with Acc
Super Lightweight Carbon Body ALEXA Sensor Latitude and
HDR image quality Integrated Lens Motor Control
Motorized ND filters Exchangeable Lens Mounts
Perfect for Gimbals & Multicopters
Hobbs & Shaw John Wick 3 Rocketman Spiderman:
Far from Home This is Us
$45,720 Body Only
Sony Venice
Dual 500 &
2500 Base
15+ Stops
6K 3:2 | 1.85 | 2.39 60 721 901
4K 4:3 | 17:9 | 2.39:1 75 110 120
FF 6048 x 4032 6K 17:9 6054 x 3192 4K 6:5 4096 x 3432 4K 4:3 4096 x 3024
4K 4096 x 2160 UHD 3840 x 2160 HD 1920 x 1080
16 Bit XOCN ST 6K 3:2
1TB AXS SSD - 69 Min
14 GB 6K 3:2
5 GB 4K 17:9
8.5 lbs.
3.9 kg
85W System
60W Body Only
6K Full Frame Sensor Dual Base ISO Operation
PL Mount & Professional E-mount 8 Step Internal motorized Optical ND
Filter System Sensor extension option - Rialto
Netflix Approved
Avatar Sequels Top Gun: Maverick Bad Boys for Life Dead to Me (S1)
Snowfall (S3) Empire (S6)
The Boys (S1)
$42,000 Body Only
$11,822 Rialto
Extension Module
Panasonic VariCam (3 Models)
Dual 800 &
5000 Base
14+ Stops
PURE & V35 1-120 fps VRaw & AVC-Intra 4K422
VARICAM LT AVC-Intra 4K422 1-30 & 1-60 (Ext)
4K 4096 x 2160 UHD 3840 x 2160 2K 2048 x 1080 HD 1920 x 1080
VARICAM LT AVC-I 422-4K , ProRes HD
512GB Express P2 Card 180 min -AVC-I 422-4K 124 min - ProRes HD
LT 4:2:2 2.3GB
PURE 12.2 lbs.
V35 11.4 lbs.
LT 6 lbs.
PURE 105W
V35 99W LT 47W
Exceptional Low Light Performance Clean Signal @ 5000 ASA
LT RAW via Atomos Shogun Inferno & Convergent Design Odyssey 7Q & 7Q+
Netflix Approved
Crazy Rich Asians Deadliest Catch
The Enemy Within Comedians in Cars
Getting Coffee
Pure $48,000
V35 $43,000
LT $9,995
Thomas Fletcher2019 CAMERA COMPARISON CHART - YEAR END UPDATE List Price
Camera Only (US Dollars)
Sorted by
CMOS 43.5mmØ
36.2 x 24.1mm
CMOS 44.7mm Ø
36.7 × 25.5mm
CMOS 33.6mm Ø
28.3 × 18.2mm
CMOS 27.8mm Ø
24.6 x 12.9mm
CMOS 33.6mm Ø
28.3 × 18.2mm
CMOS 46.3mm Ø
41.0 x 21.6mm
CMOS 44.7mm Ø
36.7 × 25.5mm
1Future Update 2Select Shots Camera must be available for sale and rent | Please report any discrepancies to [email protected] 2019 Camera Comparison Chart v37
Thomas Fletcher
GARY ADCOCK & THOMAS FLETCHER Imager
(Actual Size) ISO
Latitude Manufacturer
Published Spec
Frame Rates Pixel Resolution of
Recorded Media Recorded Bit Depth
Format & Time (Highest Internal Record @ 24 fps)
Data (Per Min)
Weight (Body Only)
Power Draw Highlighted Positives
Notable Credits
ARRI AMIRA
800 Base
14+ Stops
.75-60 fps - UHD .75-48fps - ARRIRAW .75-200fps- ProRes
3840 x 2160 3200 x 1800 2048 x 1152 1920 x 1080
12 Bit Log ARRIRAW 512GB CFast - 50 min
ProRes 4:4:4 XQ UHD 512GB CFast - 38 min
2.8K RAW 10GB
ProRes UHD 13.4GB
9.2 lbs.
4.1 kg
50W Body Only
ARRIRAW up 48fps w/ SUP and License Lightweight Comfortable Handheld
4K UHD & 3.2K Record Options Powerful In-Camera Color Grading
200 fps Slow Motion
Chicago PD NFL Films
NBA Entertainment Sea of Shadows
$35,000
DSMC2 Body Shown
RED HELIUM (Sensor)
800 Base
16.5+ Stops
w HDRx
1-60fps 7&8K 1-75fps 6K 1-96fps 5K
1-120fps 4K FPS increased
when shooting 2.4:1
8192 x 4320 7168 x 3780 6144 x 3240 5120 x 2700 4096 x 2160 2048 x 1080
16 Bit REDCODE - 8K FF @ 5:1
512GB SSD - 31 min 1TB SSD - 63 min
(HDRx Cuts Time in Half)
8K FF 5:1 15.5 GB
7.5 Lbs. 3.4 Kg Ranger
3.3 lbs. 1.5 kg DSMC2
65W Ranger Body Only
60W DSMC2 Body Only
RANGER ergonomic unibody design, 24V pwr and fully integrated I/O ports DSMC2 version offers a more flexible, lightweight, fully modular form factor
Netflix Approved
The 2 Popes Russian Doll
GLOW S3 Narcos: Mexico S2
Mindhunter
$29,950 Ranger
$24,500 DSMC2
Ranger Body Shown
RED GEMINI (Sensor)
Dual 800
3200 Base
16.5+ Stops
w HDRx
1-75fps 5K 1-120fps 4K DCI
1-240fps 2K FPS increased
when shooting 2.4:1
5120 × 2700 4096 × 2160 3072 × 1620 2048 × 1080
16 Bit REDCODE - 5K FF @ 2:1
512GB SSD - 44 min 1TB SSD - 87 min
(HDRx Cuts Time in Half)
5K FF 2:1 15.1 GB
7.5 lbs. 3.4 Kg Ranger
3.3 lbs. 1.5 kg DSMC2
65W Ranger Body Only
60W DSMC2 Body Only
RANGER ergonomic unibody design, 24V pwr and fully integrated I/O ports DSMC2 version offers a more flexible, lightweight, fully modular form factor
Netflix Approved
Sneaky Pete S3 Jessica Jones S3
Seal Team S3 Rambo V: Last
Blood
$24,950 Ranger
$19,500 DSMC2
Canon C500 Mark II
800 Base
15+ Stops
CRaw Lite 12bit 6K, 4K, UHD
24-60
XF-AVC 10bit 4K, UHD, 2K, 1080
24-60
5952x3140 (RO) 4096x2160 3840x2160 2048x1080 1920x1080
12bit -10bit CRawLite 5952x3140 (RO)
4096x2160 3840x2160
256GB Cfast Express - 30 min
4K Raw 1GB
3.8 lbs.
1.77 kg TBD
5.9K 12bit In camera raw Sensor level stabilization
User interchangeable mount system 4K anamorphic support
Expansion Modules Canon Autofocus Available
Too New for Credits
$15,999 Body Only
Sony PXW-FX9
Dual 800
4000 Base
15+ Stops
XAVC-I 10bit 422 UHD 24-60 1080 24-120
MPEG HD422 1080 24-60
3840x2160 1920x1080
10 Bit 4:2:2 XAVC-I HD, UHD
XQD 240GB = 101 min
4K XAVC 2.4GB
4.4 lbs.
2.0 kg 35W
Fast Hybrid AF & Face Recognition AF 4-128 Stop Electronic ND
Sony SLog3 and S-Cinetone color Genlock, TC i/O USB
16 bit RAW output via extension unit1
Super 35 and LF Modes
Too New of for Credits
$10,998
Canon EOS C300 Mark II
800 Base
15 Stops
1-120 fps @ 2K/HD
1-30 fps @ 4K/UHD
4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160 2048 x 1080 1920 x 1080
12/10 Bit RGB XF-AVC-Intra 4:4:4
128GB CFast - 75 min 10 Bit YCC 4:2:2
XF-AVC Intra 128GB CFast - 40 min
2K 1.7 GB
4K 3.1 GB
4.4 lbs.
2.9 kg (PL
Version)
21.2W
Canon Log 3 HDR Exposure Latitude Exceptional Sensitivity
Canon RAW via external recorder 2, 4 & 6 Stop ND Filters
Netflix Approved
Free Solo RBG
Minding the Gap Hale Country
Of Father and Sons
$11,999
Panasonic EVA-1
800 2500
14 Stops
1-30 @ 5.7K External RAW
1-60 @ 4K/UHD 1-240 @ 2K/HD
5720x3016 External RAW 4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160
2K 1080p 720p
All-I 400 MOV 10bit 4:2:2 128GB - 40 min
HEVC H.265 4K 60P H.264/MP4/AVCHD
4K 3.2 GB
2.6 lbs.
1.2 kg 19W
Dual Native ISO 5.7K/4K/2K RAW out to ext. recorder V-Log/V-Gamut, HLG mode - Live HDR
Affordable SD card media Netflix approved
Deadliest Catch LA's Finest
The Enemy Within 2
The Heights S2
$6,495
Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro G2
800 Base
15 Stops
Full Sensor 12-120fps 4.6K &4K
Windowed 12-150 4K DCI & 3K UHD & 2K 1-150fps 12-300fps 2K &HD
BRaw & ProRes 4.6K 4608 x 2592
4.6K 2.40 4608 x 1920 4K 16:9 4096 x 2304 4K DCI 4096 x 2160
UHD, 3K ANA. 2K & HD
12 bit (non-linear) Blackmagic RAW CFast 2.0 512 GB
4.6K BM RAW Q0 -30 min 4.6K RAW 3:1 - 56 min
4.6K ProRes XQ - 28 min
17.6 GB 4K BM RAW
Q0
6.36 GB 4.6K ProRes
5 lbs.
2.3 kg 44W
Great skin tones Wide dynamic range for HDR
Internal Blackmagic RAW or ProRes recording to CFast 2.0 or SD Cards
Intl. ND Filters: 2, 4, 6 stops w/ IR cut Netflix Approved
Lucifer 2
Let’s Play 2 Pearl Jam The Resident 2
Stand! Marvelous Mrs.
Maisel 2
$5,995
35mm Film
500 Base
15-16 Stops
1-150 fps Arri 435 1-60 fps
Sync Sound Body
6K 4K 2K Uncompressed (via Scanner)
16 Bit (Linear) 10 Bit (Log)
3P 14m48s 1000' 4P 11m06s 1000'
N/A
25 lbs. 11.3 kg
400' Load
55W ARRICAM
4:4:4 Color Sampling Established Workflow
Widest Available Latitude Proven Archival Value
Netflix Approved
The Irishman West Side Story
Succession Staten Island
Walking Dead 16mm
.77 ₵ per foot
List Price Camera Only (US Dollars)
Sorted by
Gary Adcock 2019 CAMERA COMPARISON CHART - YEAR END UPDATE
CMOS 29.1mm Ø
25.3 x 14.2mm
CMOS 29.8mm Ø
26.4 x 13.8mm
CMOS 33.8mm Ø
29.9 × 15.8mm
CELLULOID 31.1mm Ø
24.9 x 18.1mm
CMOS 35.6mm Ø
30.7 × 18mm
CMOS 29.8mm Ø
24.6 x 13mm
CMOS 27.2mm Ø
23.8 × 13.4mm
CMOS 43.1mm Ø
38.1 × 20.1mm
CMOS 40.4mmØ
35.7 x 18.9mm
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