Sony has introduced the FX5, the newest model in its compact cinema camera line. The FX5 features a newly developed 16.6MP full-frame “fully-stacked” Exmor RS CMOS sensor paired with Sony’s BIONZ XR2 processor that includes built-in AI processing. The camera supports high-resolution video recording, including up to 5K at 60 frames per second and 4K at 120 frames per second. A key capability highlighted across coverage is open-gate recording, designed to give filmmakers more flexibility in how footage is framed and finished.
Several reports describe the FX5 as a meaningful step up within Sony’s compact cinema range, positioning it as a potential successor or upgrade path from the company’s earlier FX3 model launched in 2021. While the FX3 remains on sale, the FX5 is presented as a higher-priced option, with new hardware and features intended to broaden performance and workflow options for creators. Additional specifics mentioned include internal RAW recording support and other onboard improvements, though the depth of those features varies by source.
