Updated on • 9 Sep 2024
DJI Zenmuse X7 vs Zenmuse X5S vs Zenmuse X4S
DJI has just released the Zenmuse X7, a cinema-level drone camera. Heliguy have compared it against the Zenmuse X5S & X4S to see which one is the best performer ... Read More
Specifications
1507905507DJI_Zenmuse_X7-small.png DJI Zenmuse X7 | 1507905467DJI_Zenmuse_X5S-small.png DJI Zenmuse X5S | 1507905431DJI_Zenmuse_X4S-small.png DJI Zenmuse X4S |
#### Dimensions | 151 × 108 × 132 mm | 140 × 98 × 132 mm | 125 × 100 × 80 mm |
#### Weight | 449 g (Lens Excluded) | 461 g | 253 g |
Gimbal
#### Angular Vibration Range | ±0.005° | ±0.01° | ±0.01° |
#### Mount | Detachable | Detachable | Detachable |
#### Controllable Range | Tilt: +40° to -125°; Pan: ±300°; Roll: ±20° | Tilt: +30° to -90°, Pan: ±320° | Tilt: +30° to -90°, Pan: ±320° |
#### Mechanical Range | Tilt: +50° to -130°; Pan: ±330°; Roll: +90° to -50° | Tilt: +50°to -140°, Pan: ±330°, Roll: +90° to +30° | Tilt: +50° to -140°, Pan: ±330°, Roll: +90° to -50° |
#### Max Controllable Speed | Tilt: 180°/s; Roll: 180°/s; Pan: 360°/s | Tilt: 90°/s, Pan: 90°/s | Tilt: 90°/s, Pan: 90°/s |
Camera
#### Sensor | Sensor Size (Still): 23.5×15.7 mm Sensor Size (Max video recording area): 23.5×12.5 mm Effective Pixels: 24 MP | CMOS, 4/3" Effective Pixels: 20.8 MP | CMOS, 1" Effective Pixels: 20 MP |
#### Lens | DJI DL-S 16 mm F2.8 ND ASPH (with lens hood and balancing ring/filter) DJI DL 24 mm F2.8 LS ASPH (with lens hood and balancing ring/filter) DJI DL 35 mm F2.8 LS ASPH (with lens hood and balancing ring/filter) DJI DL 50 mm F2.8 LS ASPH (with lens hood and balancing ring/filter | DJI MFT 15 mm / 1.7 ASPH (With Balancing Ring and Lens Hood) Panasonic Lumix 15 mm / 1.7 (With Balancing Ring and Lens Hood) Panasonic Lumix 14-42 mm / 3.5-5.6 HD Olympus M.Zuiko 12 mm / 2.0 (With Balancing Ring) Olympus M.Zuiko 17 mm / 1.8 (With Balancing Ring) Olympus M.Zuiko 25 mm / 1.8 Olympus M.Zuiko 45 mm / 1.8 Olympus M.Zuiko 9-18 mm / 4.0-5.6 | F/2.8-11, 8.8 mm (35 mm Equivalent: 24 mm) |
#### FOV | N/A | 72° (with DJI MFT 15 mm/1.7 ASPH ) | 84° |
#### Supported Micro SD/SSD Cards | MicroSD: Class 10 or UHS-1 rating with a writing speed of 15 MB/s required; Max capacity: 64 GB SSD: DJI CINESSD | N/A | N/A |
#### Photo Sizes | 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3, 5280×3956 16:9, 5280×2970 | 3:2, 5472×3648 4:3, 4864×3648 16:9, 5472×3078 |
#### Photo Formats | DJI CINESSD: DNG Micro SD: DNG, JPEG, DNG+JPEG | DNG, JPEG, DNG+JPEG | DNG, JPEG, DNG+JPEG |
#### Operation Modes | Capture, Record, Playback | Capture, Record, Playback | Capture, Record, Playback |
#### Still Photography Modes | Micro SD: Single Shot, Burst Shooting (3 / 5 / 7 / 10 shots), Auto Exposure Bracketing (3/5 bracketed shots at 0.7 EV bias), Interval SSD: RAW Burst (3 / 5 / 7 / 10 / 14 / ∞ frames), up to 20 fps when using RAW Burst (exact quantity is determined by storage card capacity and battery power level) | Micro SD: Single shot, Burst Shooting: 3 / 5 / 7 / 10 / 14 frames, Auto Exposure Bracketing, 3 / 5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV bias, Timelapse SSD: RAW Burst Shooting: 3 / 5 / 7 / 10 / 14 / 20 / ∞ frames | Single shot, Burst shooting: 3 / 5 / 7 / 10 / 14 frames, Auto Exposure Bracketing, 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV bias, Interval |
#### Shutter Speed | Electronic Shutter Speed: 1/8000 - 8s Mechanical Shutter Speed: 1/1000 - 8s (DJI DL-S 16mm F2.8 ND ASPH not supported) | Electronic Shutter Speed: 8-1/8000s | Mechanical Shutter: 8 - 1/2000s Electronic Shutter: 1/2000 - 1/8000s |
#### ISO Range | Photo: 100 - 25600 Video: 100 - 1600 (EI mode on); 100 - 6400 (EI mode off) | Video: 100 - 6400 Still: 100 - 25600 | Video: 100 - 6400 Stills: 100 - 12800 |
Camera Features
#### Exposure Mode | Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority | Auto, Manual, Shutter, Aperture | Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority |
#### Exposure Compensation | ±3.0 (3 stops of light) | ±3.0 (1/3 increments) | ±3.0 (1/3 increments) |
#### Metering | Center-Weighted Metering, Spot Metering (12 × 8 area selection) | Center-weighted metering, Spot metering (area option 12 x 8) | Center-weighted metering, Spot metering (area option 12×8) |
#### AE Lock | Supported | Supported | Supported |
#### White Balance | Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Neon, Custom (2000 K - 10000 K) | Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Neon, Custom (2000K - 10000K) | Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Neon, Custom (2000K - 10000K) |
#### Video Caption | Supported (AVC/HEVC) | Supported | Supported |
#### PAL/NTSC | Supported | Supported | Supported |
#### Ultrasonic Dust Removal | Supported | N/A | N/A |
#### Anti-Flicker | N/A | Auto, 50Hz, 60Hz | Auto, 50Hz, 60Hz |
Video
#### Video Formats | CINESSD: CinemaDNG, ProRes Micro SD: MOV, MP4 | RAW, ProRes, MOV, MP4 | MOV, MP4 |
#### Video Resolution | Aspect Ratio 17:9 CinemaDNG 6K: 6016 × 3200, 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30p, 12-bit, full FOV 4K DCI: 4096 × 2160, 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30p, 12-bit, full FOV 3.9K: 3944 × 2088, 47.95 / 50 / 59.94, 12-bit, narrow FOV ProRes 4K DCI: 4096 × 2160, 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30p, 10-bit, HQ, full FOV 2K: 2048 × 1080, 47.95 / 50 / 59.94p, 10-bit, HQ/XQ, narrow FOV H.264 4K DCI: 4096 × 2160, 24 / 25 / 30 / 48 / 50 / 59.94p H.265 4K DCI: 4096 × 2160, 24 / 25 / 30p Aspect Ratio 16:9 CinemaDNG 6K: 5760 × 3240, 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30p, 12-bit, full FOV 4K Ultra HD: 3840 × 2160, 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30p, 12-bit, full FOV 3.7K: 3712 × 2088, 47.95 / 50 / 59.94, 12-bit, narrow FOV ProRes 4K Ultra HD: 3840 × 2160, 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97p, 10-bit, HQ/XQ, full FOV 2.7K: 2704 × 1520, 47.95 / 50 / 59.94p, 10-bit, HQ, narrow FOV FHD: 1920 × 1080, 47.95 / 50 / 59.94p, 10-bit, HQ/XQ, narrow FOV H.264 4K Ultra HD: 3840 × 2160, 24 / 25 / 30 / 48 / 50 / 59.94p 2.7K: 2720 × 1530, 24 / 25 / 30 / 48 / 50 / 59.94p FHD: 1920 × 1080, 24 / 25 / 30 / 48 / 50 / 59.94p HD: 1280 × 720, 24 / 25 / 30 / 48 / 50 / 59.94p H.265 4K Ultra HD: 3840 × 2160, 24 / 25 / 30p 2.7K: 2720 × 1530, 24 / 25 / 30 / 48 / 50 / 59.94p FHD: 1920 × 1080, 24 / 25 / 30 / 48 / 50 / 59.94p HD: 1280 × 720, 24 / 25 / 30 / 48 / 50 / 59.94p Aspect Ratio 2.44:1 ProRes 5.2K: 5280 × 2160, 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30p, 10-bit, HQ, full FOV H.264/H.265 4K Ultra HD: 3840 × 1572, 30p, full FOV Refer to the User Manual for more information. | H.264 C4K: 4096 × 2160 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 47.95 / 50 /59.94p @100Mbps 4K: 3840 × 2160 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 47.95 / 50 / 59.94p @100Mbps 4K: 3840 × 1572 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97p @100Mbps 2.7K: 2720 × 1530 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97p @80Mbps 47.95 / 50 / 59.94p @100Mbps FHD: 1920 × 1080 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97p @60Mbps 47.95 / 50 / 59.94p @80Mbps 119.88p @100Mbps H.265 C4K: 4096 × 2160 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97p @100Mbps 4K: 3840 × 2160 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97p @100Mbps 4K: 3840 × 1572 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97p @100Mbps 2.7K: 2720 × 1530 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97p @65Mbps 47.95 / 50 / 59.94p @80Mbps FHD: 1920 × 1080 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97p @50Mbps 47.95 / 50 / 59.94p @65Mbps 119.88p @100Mbp C-DNG RAW 5.2K: 5280 × 2972 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97p, up to 4.2Gbps 4K: 4096 × 2160, 3840 × 2160 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97p, up to 2.4Gbps 4K: 4096 × 2160, 3840 × 2160 50 / 59.94p, up to 4.0Gbps Apple ProRes 5.2K: 5280 × 2160 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97p, 422 HQ @1.3Gbps 4K: 3840 × 2160 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97p, 422 HQ @900Mbps 4K: 3840 × 2160 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97p, 4444 XQ @2.0Gbps | H.264 C4K: 4096 × 2160 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 47.95 / 50 / 59.94p @100Mbps 4K: 3840 × 2160 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 47.95 / 50 / 59.94p @100Mbps 2.7K: 2720 × 1530 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97p @80Mbps 47.95 / 50 / 59.94p @100Mbps FHD: 1920 × 1080 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97p @60Mbps 47.95 / 50 / 59.94p @80Mbps 119.88p @100Mbps H.265 C4K: 4096 × 2160 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97p @100Mbps 4K: 3840 × 2160 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97p @100Mbps 2.7K: 2720 × 1530 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97p @65Mbps 47.95 / 50 / 59.94p @80Mbps FHD: 1920 × 1080 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97p @50Mbps 47.95 / 50 / 59.94p @65Mbps 119.88p @100Mbps |
Temperature
#### Operating Temperature Range | -4 to 104° F (-20 to 40° C) | 14° to 104° F (-10 to 40° C) | 14° to 104° F (-10 to 40° C) |
#### Storage Temperature Range | -4 to 140° F (-20 to 60° C) | -4° to 140°F (-20 to 60° C) | -4° to 140°F (-20 to 60° C) |
Looking at all of the above specifications, it's clear the Zenmuse series have some impressive capabilities.
DJI Lenses for the Zenmuse X7
#### DJI Lens Type | #### 16mm Lens | #### 24mm Lens | #### 35mm Lens | #### 50mm Lens |
#### 35mm Equivalent | 24mm | 36mm | 53mm | 75mm |
#### Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
#### Weight | 178g | 178g | 179g | 132g |
#### Filter Size | 48mm | 48mm | 48mm | 48mm |
Keep reading for more information on the features of each of the cameras and which may be better suited to your industry.
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Performance
Drone Compatibility
Camera Applications
Summary
All the cameras we have discussed have some amazing qualities that can benefit drone pilots. The X7 is an outstanding new product for filmmaking and has been a huge advancement in the industry and DJI. It’s worth noting the prices from the X4S to the X7 do increase, however, even the X7 is reasonably priced for the technology packed into it, especially compared to cameras with similar specifications. You should be aware a CinemaDNG or Apple ProRes licence is also required to access the highest video options on the X7 and X5S. The Zenmuse X5S AND X4S are currently available through Heliguy on the website or by phone. Pre-orders are available for the X7 with a deposit of £500.00.
Interested in any of the cameras we’ve discussed but want to know more? Give one of our Sales Team a call on 0191 296 1024 or email us on info@heliguy.com.
Keep checking back to Heliguy Insider for more in-depth VERSUS articles, product overviews and, of course, the latest news from the drone industry.
written by
James Willoughby
James joined heliguy™ in 2018 following a 13-year stint in print and online journalism, having worked on regional and weekly newspaper titles. He is responsible for spearheading heliguy™'s content strategy and social media delivery. James collaborates with DJI Enterprise's European marketing team to coordinate and produce case studies and helps organise events and webinars.