Sony FX5 Camera: New 16.6MP Sensor, Open Gate, Internal RAW Recording
Sony announced the FX5 cinema camera, featuring a new 16.6-megapixel stacked full-frame Exmor RS sensor and Bionz XR2 processor. The camera introduces Open Gate (3:2) recording, internal X-OCN RAW, three base ISO (800, 4000, 12800), and Dual Gain for up to 16 stops of dynamic range. It records 5Kp60 and 4.5Kp120. The FX5 adopts the compact FX3 form factor with a detachable OLED EVF (3.68M dots, 2500-nit), a 3.5-inch 16:9 articulating display, and Venice-inspired UI. It has dual UHS-II SD/CFexpress Type A slots, WiFi 6GHz, and uses the NPSA100 battery (130 min recording). No built-in ND filter. Firmware 2.0 (August 2027) will add 4Kp240 X-OCN and Open Gate XAVC-I. Available mid-August for $4,898; kit with XLR handle $5,498. Preorders start now.
Key facts
- New 16.6MP stacked full-frame Exmor RS sensor
- Bionz XR2 processor with dedicated AI unit
- Open Gate (3:2) recording
- Internal X-OCN RAW recording (16-bit, 280 trillion colors)
- Three base ISO: 800, 4000, 12800
- Dual Gain recording up to 16 stops dynamic range
- 5Kp60 and 4.5Kp120 recording
- Detachable OLED EVF with 3.68M dots and 2500-nit brightness
- 3.5-inch 16:9 articulating display with 2.76M dots
- Venice-inspired user interface
- Dual UHS-II SD and CFexpress Type A card slots
- WiFi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, full-size HDMI Type A
- NPSA100 battery: 130 minutes recording
- No built-in ND filter
- Firmware 2.0 in August 2027 adds 4Kp240 X-OCN and Open Gate XAVC-I
- Price: $4,898 body, $5,498 with XLR handle
- Available mid-August, preorders now
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