This is a list of devices which can record video in
4K resolution. As digital video authoring systems could be considered re-recording systems, these should be included.
Astrodesign AH-4413 – released in 2012 and records at 3840×2160 (8.3 megapixels)[2]
AXIOM is an
open source hardware modular camera that allows users to swap sensors. For research and development the ams Sensors Belgium CMV12000 was used, which allows the camera to record up to 300 fps (10 bit), 132 fps (12 bit) at 4K Resolution[3]
Dalsa Origin – released in 2003 and records at 4096×2048 (8.3 megapixels). The Dalsa Origin II is no longer available. Dalsa discontinued the Digital Cinema division in 2008. The Origin II was available via a rental-only model similar to Panavision.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 – Records in 4K: 4096×2160 / 24p and QFHD (UHD) 4K: 3840×2160 / 25p/30p, up to 100 Mbit/s (IPB), HD (All Intra up to 200 Mbit/s/IPB 100 Mbit/s) only prosumer device with 10-bit hdmi out and no maximum internal 4k recording time limit[12]
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 - 4K60/50p (4:2:0 8bit) & 4K30/25p/24p (4:2:2 10bit) internal recording, up to 4K60 4:2:2 10bit external recording via HDMI[13]
Samsung NX1 - First prosumer camera to record in
HEVC, 4K downsampled from 6.5K, 80 Mbit/s in H.265. 30 min max recording time limit
Samsung NX500 - Same 28 MP APS-C sensor as NXI but 4K video is not downsampled from 6.5K so less details and more noise than the NX1 - with this 2.4× crop factor the kit lens become a 38–120mm f8.5–13.4 equivalent for depth of field; 15 min max recording time limit
Sony α6300 - APS-C camera with internal 4K recording up to 100 Mbit/s. The camera uses a 20 MP (6K) region of the sensor to offer 2.4× oversampled 4K video with full pixel readout, and no
pixel binning.
Sony α7S - 4K: 30p/24p, 4:2:2 8 bits. Does not support internal 4K recording, must use an external recorder via HDMI, but see Sony α7S II. Only 1080p is recorded internally.
Sony α7S II - Full Frame with internal 4K recording
GoPro HERO3 Black Edition (2012) – 4K (15 fps) and DCI 4K (12 fps), fixed "Ultra Wide"
Field of view
GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition (slim) - , 4K (15 fps) and DCI 4K (12 fps), fixed "Ultra Wide" field of view
GoPro HERO4 (2015) - 4k at up to 30fps (black edition)
GoPro HERO5 (2016) - 4k at up to 30fps (black edition) and added a USB-C Port and Touchscreen
GoPro HERO6 (2017) - 4k at up to 60fps (black edition) and improved EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization)
GoPro HERO7 (2017) - 4k at up to 60fps (black edition), HyperSmooth (advanced image stabilization) at 30fps and improved EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) at 60fps
Nikon KeyMission 170 - 4K at 30fps
YI 4K+ (2015) - 4k at up to 60fps and EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) at 4k 30fps
This is a list of devices which can record video in
4K resolution. As digital video authoring systems could be considered re-recording systems, these should be included.
Astrodesign AH-4413 – released in 2012 and records at 3840×2160 (8.3 megapixels)[2]
AXIOM is an
open source hardware modular camera that allows users to swap sensors. For research and development the ams Sensors Belgium CMV12000 was used, which allows the camera to record up to 300 fps (10 bit), 132 fps (12 bit) at 4K Resolution[3]
Dalsa Origin – released in 2003 and records at 4096×2048 (8.3 megapixels). The Dalsa Origin II is no longer available. Dalsa discontinued the Digital Cinema division in 2008. The Origin II was available via a rental-only model similar to Panavision.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 – Records in 4K: 4096×2160 / 24p and QFHD (UHD) 4K: 3840×2160 / 25p/30p, up to 100 Mbit/s (IPB), HD (All Intra up to 200 Mbit/s/IPB 100 Mbit/s) only prosumer device with 10-bit hdmi out and no maximum internal 4k recording time limit[12]
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 - 4K60/50p (4:2:0 8bit) & 4K30/25p/24p (4:2:2 10bit) internal recording, up to 4K60 4:2:2 10bit external recording via HDMI[13]
Samsung NX1 - First prosumer camera to record in
HEVC, 4K downsampled from 6.5K, 80 Mbit/s in H.265. 30 min max recording time limit
Samsung NX500 - Same 28 MP APS-C sensor as NXI but 4K video is not downsampled from 6.5K so less details and more noise than the NX1 - with this 2.4× crop factor the kit lens become a 38–120mm f8.5–13.4 equivalent for depth of field; 15 min max recording time limit
Sony α6300 - APS-C camera with internal 4K recording up to 100 Mbit/s. The camera uses a 20 MP (6K) region of the sensor to offer 2.4× oversampled 4K video with full pixel readout, and no
pixel binning.
Sony α7S - 4K: 30p/24p, 4:2:2 8 bits. Does not support internal 4K recording, must use an external recorder via HDMI, but see Sony α7S II. Only 1080p is recorded internally.
Sony α7S II - Full Frame with internal 4K recording
GoPro HERO3 Black Edition (2012) – 4K (15 fps) and DCI 4K (12 fps), fixed "Ultra Wide"
Field of view
GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition (slim) - , 4K (15 fps) and DCI 4K (12 fps), fixed "Ultra Wide" field of view
GoPro HERO4 (2015) - 4k at up to 30fps (black edition)
GoPro HERO5 (2016) - 4k at up to 30fps (black edition) and added a USB-C Port and Touchscreen
GoPro HERO6 (2017) - 4k at up to 60fps (black edition) and improved EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization)
GoPro HERO7 (2017) - 4k at up to 60fps (black edition), HyperSmooth (advanced image stabilization) at 30fps and improved EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) at 60fps
Nikon KeyMission 170 - 4K at 30fps
YI 4K+ (2015) - 4k at up to 60fps and EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) at 4k 30fps