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FX9

Full-frame 6K XDCAM camcorder with Dual Base ISO, S-Cinetone, Fast Hybrid AF, variable ND, and oversampled DCI 4K up to 60p.

$10,998

Launch price

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Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

20.5 MP

Sensor

Full Frame

ISO max

4,000

4K

60 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

2000 g

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Sensor size

Sony FX9

35.7 × 18.8 mm · Full Frame

671 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 shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

146 × 143 × 229 mm · 2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 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

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · 627 AF points — good coverage
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor sports

Video & Hybrid

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 6K video for oversampled 4K
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

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

Travel

Limited
2.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

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

Vlogging

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · Eye AF locks on you while filming

Pros

  • Full-frame 6K Exmor R oversampling
  • Dual Base ISO 800 / 4000
  • S-Cinetone + S-Log3
  • Built-in variable ND (1/4–1/128)
  • 12G-SDI + dual XQD slots

Cons

  • Large shoulder-cam form factor
  • Body-only is 2 kg
  • XQD media (not CFexpress)
  • 6K not recorded natively (oversampled 4K)

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Sony FX9

Sensor

Resolution20.5 MP
Sensor typeFull Frame Exmor R CMOS (6K oversampling)
Sensor size35.7 × 18.8 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorBIONZ XR

ISO

ISO min (native)800
ISO max (native)4,000

Shutter

Shutter typeElectronic rolling shutter
Max electronic speed1/8000 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 resolution6K oversampled → DCI 4K / UHD 4K
4K max frame rate60 fps
1080p max frame rate120 fps
Slow-motion modesUp to 120fps in HD (with XDCA-FX9)
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileS-Log3 / S-Cinetone / HLG
CodecsXAVC-I, XAVC-L, MPEG HD422

Stabilization

In-body stabilization (IBIS)No
IBIS effectiveness0 stops

Body

Weight2000 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)146 × 142.5 × 229 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryBP-U series

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesXQD, SD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeMulti-link LCD viewfinder

LCD

LCD size3.5 in
LCD typeSide-opening LCD panel
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB 3.1 Gen 1 Micro-B
HDMIHDMI 2.0
Wi-FiYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountSony E