Sony FX5 – Full-Frame Cinema Line Camera

Full-Frame Cinema Line Camera with Open Gate and Internal RAW Recording

The Sony FX5 is a new full-frame Cinema Line camera featuring a newly developed fully stacked Exmor RS™ CMOS image sensor and the latest BIONZ XR2™ high-speed image processing engine with a dedicated AI processing unit. 

The newly developed sensor increases sensitivity performance¹ and delivers more than 15 stops of dynamic range in S-Log3. The camera features three base ISO settings of ISO 800, ISO 4000, and ISO 12800², while the Dual Gain Shooting function³ provides smoother gradation, wider latitude, reduced noise, and preserved shadow detail.

For the first time in the Cinema Line FX series, the FX5 supports Open Gate shooting with 3:2 full-pixel readout across the entire sensor and internal recording in X-OCN, Sony’s proprietary 16-bit scene-linear RAW format⁵. Alongside X-OCN LT, the new X-OCN C1 and X-OCN C2 codecs reduce data size to support faster transfer and streamlined post-production workflows. The camera supports 17:9, 16:9, and Super 35mm scan modes.

The Sony FX5 combines the Cinema Line look⁴ with production-ready operability in a compact and lightweight body. It records 5K video at up to 60 fps, 4K video at up to 120 fps, and Full HD video at up to 240 fps. The camera features high-precision autofocus powered by AI-based human pose estimation, which recognizes a subject’s eyes, head, and body. Real-time Tracking automatically follows subjects, while Auto Tracing White Balance combines visible-light and infrared sensor data with deep-learning light-source estimation for more stable and natural white balance⁵.

The FX5 includes noise suppression settings that can be switched on or off depending on shooting requirements and post-production workflows. The camera also supports anamorphic lenses with a de-squeeze function for 1.3x, 1.5x, 1.6x, 1.8x, and 2.0x squeeze ratios.

For handheld operation, the FX5 features 5-axis optical in-body image stabilization. The latest stabilization unit roughly doubles the roll correction range compared to the previous system⁶. Active Mode and Dynamic Active Mode⁷ provide additional stabilization options for handheld shooting.

The camera is equipped with a 3.5-type, approximately 2.76-million-dot 16:9 touch-panel LCD monitor mounted on a 4-axis multi-angle arm. The monitor features a high-brightness adjustable panel and can tilt approximately 98 degrees upward, 40 degrees downward, and open approximately 180 degrees to the side. The "BIG6" home screen, carried over from CineAlta cameras, provides quick access to important settings including frame rate, exposure, and LUTs.

The FX5 is designed for professional production environments with a high-efficiency cooling fan and optimized heat dissipation for stable long recording sessions. The lightweight rigid body includes multiple screw holes for direct accessory mounting without requiring a cage. Integration with the Monitor & Control application enables video monitoring and remote operation using smartphones, tablets, and Mac.

The camera uses the high-capacity NP-SA100 battery with 2670 mAh, providing approximately 1.3 times the capacity of the Z-series NP-FZ100 battery. Two USB Type-C™ ports support timecode input through an optional adapter cable and external power via USB Power Delivery (PD)⁹. A wired LAN terminal provides remote operation and stable network connectivity for professional production workflows.

Features Sony FX5

• Full-frame Exmor RS™ stacked CMOS sensor
• BIONZ XR2™ processor with AI processing unit
• 15+ stops dynamic range in S-Log3
• Three base ISO settings: 800 / 4000 / 12800
• Dual Gain Shooting function
• Open Gate recording with full sensor readout
• Internal X-OCN 16-bit RAW recording
• X-OCN C1 and C2 codec support
• 5K recording up to 60 fps
• 4K recording up to 120 fps
• Full HD recording up to 240 fps
• AI-based human pose estimation AF
• Real-time Tracking autofocus
• Auto Tracing White Balance
• Anamorphic de-squeeze function
• 5-axis optical image stabilization
• Active Mode and Dynamic Active Mode
• Multi-angle 3.5-inch touch LCD monitor
• CineAlta-inspired BIG6 interface 

Technical Specifications

• Sensor: Full-frame Exmor RS™ CMOS
• Sensor type: Fully stacked architecture
• Processor: BIONZ XR2™ image processor
• AI processing: Dedicated AI processing unit
• Dynamic range: More than 15 stops in S-Log3
• Base ISO: ISO 800 / ISO 4000 / ISO 12800
• Recording format: X-OCN, X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1/C2
• RAW format: 16-bit scene-linear X-OCN
• Video resolution: 5K / 4K / Full HD
• Maximum frame rate: 240 fps (Full HD)
• Stabilization: 5-axis optical IBIS
• Autofocus: AI-based tracking AF
• Monitor: 3.5-inch 2.76-million-dot LCD
• Battery: NP-SA100 (2670 mAh)
• Connectivity: USB Type-C™, wired LAN
• Timecode input via optional adapter cable
• External power via USB Power Delivery
• Cooling system: High-efficiency fan system

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions: Approx. 129 × 95.5 × 95.5 mm
Weight: Approx. 670 g (camera body only)
Weight: Approx. 890 g (with battery and media)

Footnotes and Explanations

¹ Compared to FX3.

² Manual Base ISO selection is supported only in Cine EI and Flexible ISO modes. In Cine EI Quick mode, the optimal Base ISO is selected automatically according to the Exposure Index setting.

³ Gain is limited to the equivalent of 18 dB. This function may not be available depending on shooting settings.

⁴ Refers to visual expression, including the color and tone of images.

⁵ Available only when recording in X-OCN.

⁶ Compared to FX3. Based on Sony internal measurements.

⁷ In Dynamic Active Mode, the angle of view is reduced more than in Active Mode, and Clear Image Zoom is not available. Dynamic Active Mode is available up to 60 fps, while Active Mode is available up to 120 fps. The maximum gain in Dynamic Active Mode is 26 dB. Depending on the codec and frame-rate settings, Dynamic Active Mode may not be available.

⁸ The detachable OLED viewfinder cannot be used together with accessories attached via the Multi Interface (MI) Shoe, such as the XLR handle unit.

⁹ USB Power Delivery (PD) compatible external power supply and USB cable are not included.

¹⁰ Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

¹¹ Supported languages vary by sales region/country. Some menu items are not supported by the screen reader function.

¹² Based on Sony research. Applies to recycled plastic used in the product body.

¹³ Production sites may change depending on the production period.

¹⁴ Plant-derived nonwoven fabric may not be available depending on the production period.

¹⁵ With a 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m⁻¹.

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