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FX6

Full-frame cinema camcorder with dual base ISO and pro broadcast features.

$5,999

Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

10.2 MP

Sensor

Full Frame

ISO max

12,800

4K

120 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

890 g

Battery

520 shots

Sensor size

Sony FX6

35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame

847 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Sony E mount

80

First-party

270

Third-party

350+

Total available

Mount introduced 2010

Body size

Sony FX6

114 × 116 × 153 mm

890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)

114 × 116 × 153 mm · 890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · 627 AF points — good coverage
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor sports

Video & Hybrid

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · 4K 120p slow-motion

Landscape

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · Animal subject recognition
  • · Weather sealed for field conditions

Vlogging

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · Eye AF locks on you while filming

Pros

  • Dual base ISO
  • Pro cinema workflow
  • Internal XAVC
  • ND filters

Cons

  • Fixed lens mount needs adapters
  • Large for solo travel
  • Premium price

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Sony FX6

Sensor

Resolution10.2 MP
Sensor typeFull Frame Exmor R CMOS
Sensor size35.6 × 23.8 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorBIONZ XR

ISO

ISO min (native)800
ISO max (native)12,800
ISO max (expanded)409,600

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/32000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemFast Hybrid AF (phase-detection / contrast-detection)
AF points / zones627
AF frame coverage94 %
AF low-light limit-6 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal

Burst

Burst (mechanical)0 fps
Burst (electronic)0 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo

Video

Max resolution4K UHD / DCI 4K
4K max frame rate120 fps
Max video bit rate600 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileS-Log3 / S-Cinetone
CodecsXAVC-I, XAVC-L, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationNo
IBIS effectiveness0 stops

Body

Weight890 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)114 × 116 × 153 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryBP-U35 / BP-U70
Battery life (CIPA)520 shots

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesCFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeAttachable LCD viewfinder
EVF resolution5,760,000 dots
EVF magnification0.78 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C
HDMIFull HDMI (Type A)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountSony E