Sony FX6

Sony FX6

Overview
Maker	Sony
Type	Full Frame MILC
Released	November 17, 2020;4 years ago (2020-11-17)
Intro price	MSRP: USD 5999 (body)
Lens
Lens mount	Sony E-mount
Lens	Interchangeable lens
Sensor/medium
Sensor	Full frame
Sensor type	Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Sensor size	35.6mm x 23.8mm Full Frame
Sensor maker	Sony
Maximum resolution	12 megapixels 4240 × 2832
Film speed	ISO 40-409600 Dual Base ISO Modes: S-Log 3 Low Base ISO 800 High Base ISO 12,800
Storage media	Dual Slot SD SDHC SDXC CFexpress A UHS-II UHS-I CFexpress
Flash
Flash	n/a
Compatible flashes	Mi Shoe Mount (for digital microphones)
Shutter
Shutter	Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Image processing
Image processor	BIONZ XR
General
Video recording	XAVC S, XAVC HS 4K up to 120 fps, 1080p up to 120 fps, RAW output 4.2K 16bit
LCD screen	3.5" 1.44M dots (1280 x 720 pixels) touchscreen variable-angle monitor
Battery	BP-U35 (from the original box) BP-U70 BP-U100 Li-ion
AV Port(s)	HDMI A, ⌀3.5 mm audio jack
Data Port(s)	USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC 3
Body features	Active Mode optical image stabilization, Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation, Anti-Dust System
Dimensions	129.7 mm × 77.8 mm × 84.5 mm (5.11 in × 3.06 in × 3.33 in)
Weight	890 g (1.96 lb) excluding battery, memory card and XLR handle, grip, handle, monitor
Made in	China

The Sony FX6 (ILME-FX6) is a full-frame mirrorless, interchangeable-lens, semi-professional cinema camera announced on 17 November 2020. ^[1] The model is positioned between the smaller Sony ILME-FX3 and larger Sony PXW-FX9.

Features

Inherited features features from former models

The Sony FX6 is a successor of similar models such as NEX-FS700, PXW-FS5M2 – although earlier models focused on Super 35 shooting mode (APS-C sensor).

• Focused on one man operation, comfortable, handheld operation with multiple 1/4" mounting screw points, which allows users to use cages and accessories mounted on the camera
• Previous S35 (Super 35) sensor size had worse signal-to-noise ratio
• 19V power adapter for no time limit operation

Basic camera specifications of FX6

• Full-frame sensor with 12.9 Mpx ^[2]
• Cinema style shooting with DCI 4K option (17:9 aspect ratio)
• True 24p shooting for movie
• RAW 16bit output capability through 12G SDI and HDMI
• Dynamic range of 15+ stops
• Integrated Electronic Variable ND Filter
• Dual base ISO of 800 or a high-sensitivity 12,800 ISO for lower-light capture
• 409,600 maximum ISO for true low-light settings. ^[3]
• Compatibility with BP-class battery type

Cinematic recording

The FX6 introduced S-Cinetone (from Sony VENICE), a video pre-set used by Sony's cinema cameras.

Video resolutions and modes

PAL modes and NTSC modes has different Recording Frame Rates and Record Settings.

FF scanning mode Selectable movie modes in CINE EI (S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log-3, S-Gamut3/S-Log-3)

Format	Frame size	Frame Rate	Color sampling / Color space	Maximum Bitrate
DCI 4K
XAVC Intra 4K	4096 x 2160 px	59.94p	4:2:2 10bit	600 Mbit
		50p		500 Mbit
		29.97p		300 Mbit
		25p		250 Mbit
		24p		240 Mbit
		23.976p		240 Mbit
4K (QFHD)
XAVC Intra 4K	3840 x 2160 px	59.94p	4:2:2 10bit	600 Mbit
		50p		500 Mbit
		29.97p		300 Mbit
		25p		250 Mbit
		23.976p		240 Mbit
4K (QFHD)
XAVC Long 4K	3840 x 2160 px	59.94p	4:2:0 8bit	156 Mbit
		50p		156 Mbit
		29.97p		100 Mbit
		25p		100 Mbit
		23.976p		100 Mbit
1080p (FHD)
XAVC Intra HD	1920 x 1080 px	59.94p	4:2:2 10bit	222 Mbit
		50p		224 Mbit
		29.97p		111 Mbit
		25p		112 Mbit
		23.976p		89 Mbit
1080p (FHD)
XAVC Long HD	1920 x 1080 px	59.94p	4:2:2 10bit	35 Mbit
		50p
		29.97p
		25p
		23.976p

See also

• List of Sony E-mount cameras
• Sony FX3

References

1. .com/content/sony/en/en_us/SCA/company-news/press-releases/sony-electronics/2020/sony-electronics-launches-fx6-fullframe-professional-camera-to-expand-its-cinema-line.html "Sony Electronics Launches FX6 Full-frame Professional Camera to Expand its Cinema Line". Sony Corporation of America. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2023.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
2. "Sony FX6 - 4 K Full-Frame Camcorder R Sensor (few items in stock)". broadcaststoreeurope.com. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
3. "Sony FX6 Full-Frame Cinema Camera (Body Only) ILME-FX6V B&H" . Retrieved 1 December 2023.