Sony FX5 Full-Frame Cinema Camera with XLR-H2 Handle

The Sony FX5 Cinema Camera brings the latest advancements from Sony’s Cinema Line into a compact system built for today’s hybrid productions. Featuring a newly developed 16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor, the next-generation BIONZ XR2 image processor with an integrated AI processing unit, and professional recording options including Open Gate capture and internal X-OCN, the FX5 delivers exceptional speed, image quality, and production flexibility. Whether producing documentary films, commercial work, branded content, or independent cinema, the FX5 is designed for creators who demand the performance of a dedicated cinema camera without sacrificing mobility or efficiency.

A New Place in the Cinema Line
The FX5 is a wholly new entry into Sony’s ever-expanding Cinema Line. It fits neatly in between the compact FX3 – with which the FX5 shares a form factor – and the more seriously equipped FX6. Each one has its own set of features and tools that make it better suited to different types of video production. The biggest change to note is that the FX5 has moved to a next-gen sensor technology with its 16.6MP 5K fully stacked CMOS compared to the 12MP BSI CMOS of the FX3 and FX6.

Key Features

• 5K 16.6MP Stacked Full-Frame Sensor
• 5K60 Open Gate (3:2) & 4K120 (16:9)
• Internal X-OCN Raw Recording
• Three Base ISO | Dual Gain Mode
• 3.5″ 16:9 4-Axis Multi-Angle Touchscreen
• AI-Powered Autofocus & White Balance
• 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilisation
• BIG 6 Menu System & Streamlined Controls
• Dual CFexpress Type A/SDXC Card Slots
• XLR-H2 XLR Handle Unit | Optional EVF

The Sony FX5 is designed for filmmakers who need professional camera performance in a compact, highly adaptable platform. It is equally suited for experienced content creators, documentary filmmakers, commercial content creators, commercial cinematographers, freelance videographers, and production companies looking for a camera capable of moving seamlessly between handheld operations, gimbal work, studio environments, and narrative filmmaking.

XLR Handle Unit
By adding the included XLR-H2 XLR Handle Unit to the FX5, users can enjoy 32-bit float audio recording for the first time in an FX-series cinema camera.This feature takes the worry out of audio recording by eliminating clipping and offering an exceptional dynamic range. The XLR Handle Unit further improves ergonomics and connectivity with the addition of two XLR inputs, a mic mount, and a variety of physical controls to dial in audio settings.

Users should keep in mind that due to the location of the connector and its proximity to the Multi Interface Shoe that the EVF and XLR Handle Unit cannot be used at the same time.