Sony launches FX5 cinema camera with 5K open gate and RAW

Sony has officially launched the FX5, a new full-frame cinema camera positioned between its popular FX3 and higher-end FX6 models. The camera was unveiled on July 22, 2026, and is scheduled to begin shipping globally in mid-August. Priced at $4,899.99 for the body only, or $5,499.99 bundled with an optional XLR audio handle, the FX5 introduces several professional-grade features to Sony's compact Cinema Line, including internal 16-bit RAW recording and 5K open gate capture.

The camera is built around a new 16.6-megapixel stacked full-frame sensor paired with Sony's BIONZ XR2 image processor and a dedicated AI unit. It can record 5K video at up to 60 frames per second and 4K at up to 120 fps natively. A future firmware update, expected around August 2027, will enable recording at 5K/120 fps and 4K/240 fps. The FX5 supports internal 16-bit linear RAW recording in Sony's proprietary XOCN format, eliminating the need for an external recorder for RAW output, a first for the FX series.

A key new feature is open gate recording, which uses the full 3:2 sensor area, providing filmmakers greater flexibility for reframing footage for different aspect ratios and simplifying workflows for...