Sony has introduced the FX2, a new full-frame mirrorless camera that serves as a more accessible option within its acclaimed Cinema Line, positioned below the popular FX3. This compact and lightweight camera is designed for solo filmmakers, content creators, and small production teams, offering high-quality video capture and a range of professional features.
Key Features of the Sony FX2:
- Sensor: 33-megapixel full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor with back illumination.
- Dynamic Range: 15+ stops (in S-Log3 mode).
- Dual Base ISO: 800 and 4000, enhancing low-light performance.
- Video Recording:
- Up to 4K at 60 fps with APS-C/Super 35 crop.
- Up to 4K at 30 fps with full-frame capture (oversampled from 7K).
- Supports 10-bit 4:2:2 All-Intra and XAVC S-I DCI 4K (24 fps) formats.
- External 16-bit RAW video output via HDMI.
- Image Stabilization: Features a new “Dynamic Active Mode” for enhanced handheld shooting stability, along with standard Active Mode and in-body optical image stabilization. Includes shake metadata embedding for post-production.
- Autofocus: Advanced AI processing unit enabling Real-time Recognition AF for humans, animals, birds, vehicles, and insects. Offers customizable AF transition speed and sensitivity, as well as Focus Map and Breathing Compensation. Includes AI-powered Auto Framing and Framing Stabilizer.
- Viewfinder: 3.68-million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder with a tilting mechanism (up to 90 degrees) and a deep eyepiece.
- Rear Display: 3.0-inch vari-angle LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 1.03 million dots. Supports vertical menu display.
- Cooling System: Active cooling system with an internal fan and optimized heat dissipation for uninterrupted recording, up to 4K 60p for extended periods (claimed up to 13 hours in some tests).
- Memory Card Slots: Two SD card slots (one also supports CFexpress Type A).
- Battery: Sony NP-FZ100 battery, providing up to 90 minutes of video recording. Supports USB Power Delivery (PD) for continuous power.
- Audio: Built-in stereo microphone. Optional XLR handle (sold separately or in a kit) provides two XLR/TRS inputs and a 3.5mm mic input, enabling 4-channel 24-bit audio recording.
- Connectivity: HDMI Type-A (with RAW output), USB-C (10 Gbps with Power Delivery), dual-band Wi-Fi, and wired LAN via adapter. Supports live streaming up to 4K 59.94p via USB (UVC/UAC) or LAN (RTMP/RTMPS/SRT protocols).
- Other Features:
- Log Shooting mode for both video (S-Log3, HLG, S-Cinetone) and stills, allowing consistent color grading workflows.
- Up to 16 user-imported LUTs for on-camera monitoring and recording.
- Cine EI, Cine EI Quick, and Flexible ISO modes.
- Support for 1.3x and 2.0x anamorphic lens desqueeze.
- Tally lamps for clear recording status.
- Customizable “BIG6” home screen for quick access to key parameters.
- Multiple 1/4″-20 UNC mounting points for cage-less rigging.
- Still image capture at 33MP with Log shooting capability.
- Movie/Still mode lever for quick switching and independent settings recall.
Price and Availability:
The Sony FX2 is slated to go on sale in Europe starting in July 2025 with a starting price of €3,199 for the body only. A kit including the XLR handle will also be available at a higher price point (€3,699 in some reports).
In North America, the body-only configuration is expected to be priced at $2,699.99 USD and $3,499.99 CAD, while the kit with the XLR handle will cost $3,099.99 USD and $3,999.99 CAD. Availability in North America is also anticipated in early August 2025.
The Sony FX2 appears to be a compelling option for filmmakers seeking a powerful yet compact full-frame cinema camera with advanced autofocus, stabilization, and versatile recording capabilities. Its enhanced still image features and the inclusion of a tilting EVF further distinguish it within Sony’s Cinema Line.