Sony Announces FX2 Full-frame Cinema Camera with Tiltable EVF

Published: May 28, 2025

Sony announces the FX2 Cinema Camera ($2,699) offering a seamless entry point into the broader Cinema Line range, giving greater cinematic expression to independent creators or small crews needing a versatile camera.

“The hybrid cinema camera was created based on user feedback and is engineered with unique features to support filmmaking, a new eyepiece, and enhancements for versatile production needs. The FX2 is intended to continue the Cinema Line’s goal of preserving authentic emotion in every shot and empower creators across all areas of content production,” says Theresa Alesso, President, Imaging Products and Solutions Americas, Sony Electronics Inc.

FX2 Features: Full-frame Photo and Video Capabilities

The FX2 comes with a full-frame sensor that delivers stunning imagery and beautiful bokeh effects. Equipped with a 33.0 effective megapixel1 back-illuminated Exmor R™ sensor with up to 15+ stops of wide latitude using S-Log3, it captures impressive detail in both highlights and shadows.

Designed for versatile shooting environments, the FX2 offers Dual Base ISO at 800 and 4000, ensuring optimal performance in both bright and low-light conditions. Its ISO sensitivity for video can be extended up to 102400, making it ideal for challenging lighting scenarios. The camera supports a wide range of recording formats—including 4:2:2 10-bit All-Intra—and records in high-quality options, such as XAVC S-I DCI 4K at 24.00p, providing professionals with the tools needed for flexible, high-end production workflows.

The FX2 can also continuously record for up to 13 hours in 4K 60p² thanks to its internal cooling fan and effective heat dissipation structure. The FX2 offers variable frame rate settings, allowing up to 60 fps in 4K (for a maximum 2.5x slow-motion

effect) and up to 120 fps in Full HD (for up to 5x slow motion). It supports Log shooting in Cine EI, Cine EI Quick, and Flexible ISO modes, offering versatile workflows for different production needs. To further the cinematic expression of the camera, creators can import up to 16 user LUTs for on-camera preview, enabling precise color monitoring on set.

Filmmakers can also easily and quickly create in-camera cinematic looks, with S-Cinetone™ set as the default, along with a range of Picture Profile and Creative Look presets. A de-squeeze display function is available, supporting both 1.3x and 2.0x anamorphic lenses for accurate framing.

Improved Usability for Comfortable Solo Operation

The FX2 features the same compact, flat-top design as Sony’s Cinema Line FX3 and FX30 cameras, ensuring familiarity and compatibility across setups. Built-in mounting points (UNC 1/4-20 x3) support a cageless configuration, offering greater flexibility for rigging. An optional top handle (ILME-FX2) enhances mobility and control, especially during handheld or dynamic shooting. Its lightweight, portable build—measuring approximately 5 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 4 1/8 in and weighing approximately 1 lb 8.0 oz—makes it ideal for solo operators or small crew productions.

The camera offers advanced focus features designed for precision and creativity. Its new Real-time Recognition AF (auto focus) delivers fast and reliable performance with improved accuracy for human subjects, although its intelligent subject recognition extends to animals, birds, vehicles, and insects, with an Auto mode available for effortless detection. For even more control, tools like focus breathing compensation, AF Assist, and customizable autofocus transition speed and sensitivity give creators the flexibility to fine-tune focus for expressive, cinematic imagery. The FX2 comes with Active Mode and Dynamic active Mode, which is new to the Cinema Line, and are both designed to ensure smooth and steady handheld shooting.

The Auto Framing feature automatically crops and tracks a subject to keep them in a prominent position when the camera is mounted on a tripod, producing footage that looks like it was shot by an experienced operator. The Framing Stabilizer function automatically keeps the subject in the same position within the frame, which can be useful, for example, when the camera operator is moving alongside the subject.

From a still image perspective, the camera features an additional log shooting option with a newly added ‘Log shooting’ menu. This feature allows creators to shoot high-resolution 33MP stills, optimized for color grading in post-production. The FX2 also offers smooth operation with a MOVIE/STILL mode lever, allowing for a quick switchover between still and movie shooting. Depending on the selected mode, the displayed menu items will automatically adjust. Additionally, mode selection is made easy with a long press of the Fn button, which recalls and changes the shooting mode.

FX2 Features: Improved but Familiar Hardware From Sony’s Cinema Cameras

The FX2 is equipped with a new high-resolution 3.68-million-dot tiltable EVF3 (electronic view finder) designed specifically for video production, offering a wide viewing angle and enhanced immersion thanks to its included deep eyepiece. Complementing the EVF is a 3.0-type vari-angle touchscreen LCD, making it easy to frame shots from virtually any angle. Intuitively arranged controls on the top panel and grip, along with tally lamps for clear recording status, support efficient on-set operation. The camera also introduces a customizable “BIG⁶” home screen that provides quick access to essential shooting parameters, such as FPS, ISO, shutter speed (angle or speed), Look presets, white balance, iris, and neutral-density (ND) filter settings. Addressing the growing demand for vertical content creation, the FX2 supports vertical menu display during shooting—ideal for social media formats. The handle-equipped model further enhances professional usability with two XLR/TRS terminals and a 3.5mm stereo mic jack, enabling 4-channel, 24-bit digital audio capture.

The camera offers extensive expandability and connectivity options, including an HDMI Type-A terminal capable of outputting up to 4K 60p 4:2:2 10-bit video and 16-bit RAW4 for high-end recording and monitoring. For seamless data transfer and remote control, it supports dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz5) as well as wired LAN via a compatible adapter6. Additionally, the USB Type-C port enables SuperSpeed USB up to 10Gbps data transfers and supports USB Power Delivery (PD) ⁸, while built-in USB and network streaming support enables live broadcasting and remote production workflows⁷.

The camera system incorporates comprehensive accessibility options, including a Screen Reader function⁹ and Display Magnification, to support visually impaired users across an expanded range of menu items. Additional intuitive controls enhance usability for all shooters, featuring:

• Real-time recognition autofocus that reduces manual adjustments
• Streamlined touch interface operations for direct menu navigation
• Tactile button design with clear differentiation

These inclusive design elements ensure professional imaging tools remain accessible to creators of all abilities while maintaining full operational capability

The FX2 will be available early August for a suggested retail price of $2,699.99 USD body only or $3,099.99 USD with XLR handle. It will be sold directly through Sony and at a variety of Sony’s authorized dealers throughout North America.

Specs

Lens Mount: Sony E
Sensor Resolution: Effective: 33 Megapixel
Image Sensor: Full-Frame CMOS
Image Stabilization: Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
ISO/Gain Sensitivity: Dual Base: 800 / 4000 Native: 100 to 51,200 (50 to 204,800 Extended)
Internal Recording Modes: DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) up to 59.94 fps [600 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 up to 120 fps
External Recording Modes: 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) up to 59.94 fps | Raw 16-Bit via HDMI 4672 x 2628 up to 59.94 fps
Media/Memory Card Slot: Slot 1: CFexpress Type A / SD | Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC
Video I/O: 1x HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output | 1x USB-C (Unspecified Signal) Output
Mobile App Compatible: Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: Sony | Creators’ App
Battery Type: NP-FZ100
Monitor Display Type: 180° Tilting 3″ Touchscreen LCD
Monitor Resolution: 1,030,000 Dot
Viewfinder Type: Electronic (OLED)
Viewfinder Resolution: 3,680,000 Dot
Shoe Mount: 1x Intelligent Hot Shoe
Tripod Mounting Thread: 2x 1/4″-20 Female (Bottom)
Accessory Mounting Thread: 3x 1/4″-20 on Camera Body
Material of Construction: Magnesium Alloy
Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.1 x 4.1 x 3.1″ / 129.7 x 103.7 x 77.8 mm
Weight: 1.3 lb / 594 g (Body Only) | 1.5 lb / 679 g (With Battery, Recording Media)

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