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Sony FX5 Digital Cinema Camera with XLR Handle Unit

$5,498.00
SKU: ILMEFX5
Specifications

The Sony FX5 Cinema Camera brings the latest advancements from Sony's Cinema Line into a compact system built for today's hybrid productions. Featuring a newly developed 16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor, the next-generation BIONZ XR2 image processor with an integrated AI processing unit, and professional recording options including Open Gate capture and internal X-OCN, the FX5 delivers exceptional speed, image quality, and production flexibility. Whether producing documentary films, commercial work, branded content, or independent cinema, the FX5 is designed for creators who demand the performance of a dedicated cinema camera without sacrificing mobility or efficiency.

A New Place in the Cinema Line
The FX5 is a wholly new entry into Sony's ever-expanding Cinema Line. It fits neatly in between the compact FX3-with which the FX5 shares a form factor-and the more seriously equipped FX6. Each one has its own set of features and tools that make it better suited to different types of video production. The biggest change to note is that the FX5 has moved to a next-gen sensor technology with its 16.6MP 5K fully stacked CMOS compared to the 12MP BSI CMOS of the FX3 and FX6. Here's a closer look at how the FX3 and FX6 are positioned in relation to the FX5.

The FX3 was the ultimate handheld compact cinema camera from Sony when it first launched, and its performance remains among the best in the industry. Where the FX3 differs from the FX5 is that it borrows a lot from the Alpha series; the menu and controls are easier for users who also use mirrorless cameras like an a7R VI. Plus, the FX3 has a physical shutter and proper still image capture (including raw) for dual-purpose use.

Looking at the FX6, the FX5 is much closer in menu, features, and operation than the FX3. However, the FX6 still maintains many features expected of a traditional production cinema camera, including pro-quality connections (e.g., SDI), more physical controls, a built-in electronic ND filter (versus the stabilization of the FX5), and compatibility with Sony's larger BP-U series battery packs.

Essential Information—What You Need to Know
Sitting between the FX3 and FX6—and borrowing technology from the premier CineAlta system—the FX5 has a lot of new and repurposed features that make it special.
  • Newly developed 16.6MP (5K) full-frame fully stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor
  • BIONZ XR2 with integrated AI processing unit for improved AI-based subject recognition autofocus and AI-based auto white balance
  • Internal recording up to 5K Open Gate (3:2) at 60 fps in X-OCN (LT/C1/C2)
  • Triple Base ISO (800/4000/12800) and Dual Gain option for 16+ stops of dynamic range
Sony FX5 False Color
  • Revamped user interface and BIG 6 menu with optimized control scheme and multifunction dial
  • Large 3.5" widescreen (16:9) 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen LCD and optional dedicated electronic viewfinder
  • Additional monitoring tools: false color, waveform, vectorscope, focus map, and built-in anamorphic de-squeeze options
  • Enhanced connectivity with two USB-C ports, Ethernet, full-size HDMI, and headphone and mic jacks
  • Dual CFexpress Type A/SD memory card slots
  • High-capacity NP-SA100 battery pack with over two hours of recording time
AI Processing and Autofocus
Powered by the new BIONZ XR2 processor and an integrated AI processing unit, the FX5 introduces Sony's latest intelligent autofocus technologies to the Cinema Line. Advanced subject recognition can identify people, birds, and animals while continuously maintaining accurate focus throughout changing scenes. Improved low-light autofocus performance allows the system to remain responsive even in challenging environments, helping filmmakers maintain confidence when lighting conditions become less predictable.
Sony FX5 Cinema Camera X-OCN
Sensor and Image Quality
At the heart of the FX5 is a newly developed 16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor designed to maximize readout speed, dynamic range, and low-light performance.

 

  • The stacked architecture enables faster data processing while reducing rolling shutter artifacts, making it well suited for fast-moving subjects and handheld productions.
  • Combined with Sony's advanced color science, the sensor produces natural tonal transitions, refined highlight retention, and cinematic color reproduction suitable for both immediate delivery and extensive post-production workflows.
Open Gate and X-OCN Workflow
Expanding creative flexibility with internal Open Gate recording in a 3:2 aspect ratio, the FX5 allows creators to maximize the full sensor area while providing additional flexibility for reframing, multiple aspect ratio deliveries, and visual effects work. Internal X-OCN recording further enhances professional workflows by preserving tonal information and color precision within a raw-based format.

 

Together, these recording options provide the latitude required for demanding commercial, cinematic, and post-production environments.

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Availability
Expected availability: 2-4 Weeks