Sony FX5 Cinema Camera

Sony FX5 Cinema Camera (ILME-FX5 / ILME-FX5B)

Platform & Performance

• Sensor: 35mm full-frame (35.9 × 24.0 mm) fully-stacked Exmor RS CMOS

• Effective Pixels: Approx. 16.6 megapixels

• Total Pixels: Approx. 18.2 megapixels

• Processor: BIONZ XR2 with integrated AI processing unit

• Dynamic Range: 15+ stops (S-Log3)

• Base ISO: Triple native ISO — 800 / 4000 / 12800

• Lens Mount: Sony E-mount

• Colour Temperature Range: 2000 K – 15000 K

• Optical Low Pass Filter: Yes

• Anti-Dust System: Yes

Image Stabilization

• 5-axis in-body image stabilization (sensor-shift)

Autofocus

• Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection + contrast-detection)

• Focus points: Max. 759

• Real-time Recognition AF with AI processing unit

• Deep learning-based Auto Tracing White Balance (ATW)

• Subject recognition: human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, and Auto mode

Video Recording

• Open Gate (FF 3:2): 5K up to 60fps

• 4K (FF crop): Up to 120fps

• Full HD: Up to 240fps

• Firmware V2.0 (planned Aug 2027 or later): 5K 120fps, 4K 240fps

• Internal RAW: X-OCN 16-bit scene-linear (LT, C1, C2 codecs)

• Video Compression: X-OCN, XAVC HS (MPEG-H HEVC/H.265), XAVC S (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

• Image Scan Modes: 3:2 Open Gate, 17:9, 16:9, Super 35mm

• Audio Recording Formats: LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24-bit), PCM 4ch (48 kHz 32-bit float), LPCM 4ch (96 kHz 24-bit), PCM 4ch (96 kHz 32-bit float)

• Proxy Recording: Yes

• TC/UB: Yes

• RAW Output: Yes (HDMI)

• Dual Gain Shooting: Yes (first in FX series)

Viewfinder & Display

• No Built-in EVF

• Optional Viewfinder: DVF-EL1 detachable 0.58-inch OLED viewfinder (sold separately)

• LCD Monitor: Not specified in available sources

Connectivity & Ports

• HDMI: Type-A

• USB: USB Type-C

• Audio Inputs: XLR Handle Unit (XLR-H2) with 2 × XLR inputs, supports in-camera 96 kHz / 32-bit float recording

• Memory Card Slots: Dual slots — Slot A and Slot B: SDXC (UHS-I/II) / CFexpress 2 Type A

• Wi-Fi: Yes

• Bluetooth: Yes

Battery & Body

• Battery: NP-FZ100 rechargeable Li-ion

• Battery Life (CIPA): Approx. 105 minutes (LCD, actual recording)

• Body Material: Not specified

• Cooling: Active cooling system for extended recording

Dimensions & Weight

• Not yet specified in available sources

In the Box

• ILME-FX5B (Body Only): FX5 camera body, NP-FZ100 battery, accessories

• ILME-FX5 (Body + XLR Handle Unit): FX5 camera body, XLR-H2 Handle Unit, NP-FZ100 battery,