Sony
FX5
2026 Cinema Line full-frame camera with 16.6MP stacked Exmor RS, 5K Open Gate, internal 16-bit X-OCN RAW, triple base ISO, and FX3-class compact mobility.
$4,899
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Last updated July 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
16.6 MP
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
12,800
4K
120 fps
IBIS
5.5-stop
Weight
734 g
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Sensor size
Sony FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Sony E mount
80
First-party
270
Third-party
350+
Total available
Mount introduced 2010
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
132 × 79 × 87 mm · 734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Good- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Good- · 759 AF points — good coverage
- · Weather sealed for outdoor sports
Video & Hybrid
Excellent- · 4K recording
- · 4K 120p slow-motion
Landscape
Fair- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Fair- · 734g — manageable for travel
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Fair- · Bird AF subject recognition
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Fair- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
Pros
- ✓ 5K Open Gate + internal X-OCN RAW (LT / C1 / C2)
- ✓ Triple base ISO 800 / 4000 / 12800 + Dual Gain
- ✓ 15+ stops DR (S-Log3) + BIONZ XR2 AI AF
- ✓ 5K 60p / 4K 120p / FHD 240p at launch
- ✓ Compact body with IBIS, cooling, dual card slots
Cons
- – Body-only $4,899 — XLR handle / OLED EVF optional
- – Open Gate X-OCN only at launch (XAVC Open Gate via FW)
- – 4K 240p / 5K 120p planned for 2027 firmware
- – No built-in EVF (optional DVF-EL1)
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Sony FX5