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Sony FX5

A ground-up redesign, not an update — a new stacked 16.6MP sensor, open-gate 5K/60p, internal RAW/X-OCN recording and a triple base ISO system aimed squarely at Canon's cinema line. The EVF is a detachable accessory rather than built in, matching the rest of the FX range's ergonomics.

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Value & Depreciation
£4700
Launch price
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£4699
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Value drop
Over ~1 year, this camera has cost roughly £1/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2026
Sensor
16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS
Resolution
16.6 MP
Mount
Sony E-mount
Weight
734g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
AI-powered hybrid phase-detect AF (759 points) with subject tracking
Stabilisation
IBIS with Dynamic Active Mode
Burst Rate
10fps
Battery Life
~105 min actual recording, ~170 min continuous (LCD)
Features
Video
5K/60p open-gate, 4K/120p, internal RAW/X-OCN, 10-bit Log, triple base ISO
Viewfinder
Optional detachable EVF (DVF-EL1), OLED
Screen
Fully articulating touchscreen (4-axis arm)
Memory Cards
CFexpress Type A + SDXC (dual)
Connectivity
USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
Full frame
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Screen Type
Fully articulating
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
2
Battery Life (CIPA)
500 shots
Weight (Grams)
734g
Autofocus Type
On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)
Subject Detection
Face, Eye, Animal, Vehicle
Max Burst Rate
10.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
Yes
Max Video Resolution
5K+
Max 4K Frame Rate
120fps
10-Bit Video
Yes
Log Profile
Yes
Built-in Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
Yes
HDMI Port Type
Full-size

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2 lenses compatible with the Sony E-mount mount.

MK 18-55mm T2.9 (Sony E)
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MK 18-55mm T2.9 (Sony E)
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MK 50-135mm T2.9 (Sony E)
£3875
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.9
Street
5.3
Travel
6.2
Wedding & Events
7.0
Vlogging & Video
6.1
Filmmaking
8.7
Documentary
8.3
Sports & Action
6.8
Landscape
5.1
Wildlife
6.8
Casual
5.1
Food
7.4
Macro
5.2
Architecture
6.1
Astrophotography
6.7
✅ Great For
🎬
Filmmaking 8.7 Strong on image quality / low light, video capability and audio. A new stacked sensor, open-gate 5K/60p and internal RAW/X-OCN put this squarely against Canon's pro cinema line.
🎥
Documentary 8.3 Strong on autofocus, video capability and weather sealing.
🍽️
Food 7.4 Strong on screen flexibility, image quality / low light and lens reach / ecosystem.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
📷
Casual 5.1 Held back by portability and value for money.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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