Sony FX6

2020 interchangeable-lens cinema camera

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

FlashFlashn/aCompatible flashesMi Shoe Mount (for digital microphones)ShutterShutterElectronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane typeImage processingImage processorBIONZ XRGeneralVideo recordingXAVC S, XAVC HS
4K up to 120 fps,
1080p up to 120 fps, RAW output 4.2K 16bitLCD screen3.5" 1.44M dots (1280 x 720 pixels) touchscreen
variable-angle monitorBattery

BP-U35 (from the original box)
BP-U70
BP-U100

Li-ionAV Port(s)HDMI A, ⌀3.5 mm audio jackData Port(s)USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC 3Body featuresActive Mode optical image stabilization, Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation, Anti-Dust SystemDimensions129.7 mm × 77.8 mm × 84.5 mm (5.11 in × 3.06 in × 3.33 in)Weight890 g (1.96 lb)
excluding battery, memory card and XLR handle, grip, handle, monitorMade inChina

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 wth 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 1260 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 1260 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

References

^ "Sony Electronics Launches FX6 Full-frame Professional Camera to Expand its Cinema Line". Sony Corporation of America. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
^ "Sony FX6 - 4 K Full-Frame Camcorder R Sensor (few items in stock)". broadcaststoreeurope.com. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
^ "Sony FX6 Full-Frame Cinema Camera (Body Only) ILME-FX6V B&H". Retrieved 1 December 2023.