The new Sony FX5 brings pro ‘Venice’ video features at a lower price – here’s what that means

Sony has announced a new high-end portable video camera in its Cinema Line, the Sony FX5. Despite looking very much like the venerable FX3 that was launched back in 2021, it’s not a replacement. Instead, it’s a higher-end model that’s designed for professional filmmakers and production houses. It can almost be seen as a smaller alternative (or complement) to the Venice 2 cinema camera, with a much more accessible price.

Sony FX5 at a glance:

£4700 body only

£5200 with XLR-H2 handle

16.6MP full-frame fully-stacked BSI-CMOS sensor

Open Gate recording

Internal 16-bit raw recording

In-body image stabilisation

Optional electronic viewfinder

New optional XLR handle for 96kHz, 32-bit float audio recording

Headline specs include 5K 60p internal raw recordin g, including Open Gate, plus…