Sony
FX6
Full-frame cinema camcorder with dual base ISO and pro broadcast features.
$5,999
Launch priceReleased Nov 2020
Sony
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 priceReleased Sep 2019
FX6 is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
FX6
Wins
FX9
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AFX6 has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 4,000)
- AFX6 has lower Weight (890 g vs 2000 g)
- BFX9 has higher Resolution (20.5 MP vs 10.2 MP)
- AFX6 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareFX6
114 × 116 × 153 mm
890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX9
146 × 143 × 229 mm
2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)
FX6 is 32mm narrower, 27mm shorter, and 76mm thinner than FX9.
FX6 is 1110 g lighter than FX9.
Depth (front-to-back): 153mm FX6 · 229mm FX9
Sensor size, to scale
FX6
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
FX9
35.7 × 18.8 mm · Full Frame
671 mm² area
1.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
FX6
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
FX9
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
FX6
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114, 116, 153
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 4,000 — higher is better
Weight
890 g vs 2000 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Bluetooth
Only FX6 supports it
Codecs
Adds H.264
Reasons to choose
FX9
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 142.5, 229
Resolution
20.5 MP vs 10.2 MP — higher is better
Card types
Adds XQD
Codecs
Adds MPEG HD422
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 800
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 627
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
FX6
Pros
- ✓Dual base ISO
- ✓Pro cinema workflow
- ✓Internal XAVC
- ✓ND filters
Cons
- –Fixed lens mount needs adapters
- –Large for solo travel
- –Premium price
FX9
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
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, FX6 or FX9?
FX9 scores 5.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for FX6 — 627 AF points — good coverage.
What's the resolution difference between the FX6 and FX9?
FX6 is 10.2 MP and FX9 is 20.5 MP, so the FX9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the FX6 and FX9?
FX6 does not have IBIS, while FX9 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the FX6 and FX9?
FX6 weighs 890 g and FX9 weighs 2000 g, so the FX6 is 1110 g lighter.
Do the FX6 and FX9 record 4K video?
FX6: 4K up to 120p. FX9: 6K oversampled → DCI 4K / UHD 4K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the FX6 and FX9 weather sealed?
FX6: Yes. FX9: Yes.
How much does each cost?
FX6 launched at $5,999 and FX9 at $10,998. The FX6 is $4,999 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.