Key Features
- Full-frame 16.6MP stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor
- BIONZ XR2 engine with dedicated AI processing unit
- Internal 16-bit X-OCN RAW recording (LT, C1, C2)
- 5K Open Gate 3:2 capture, a Cinema Line FX first
- 5K up to 60 fps, 4K up to 120 fps, FHD up to 240 fps
- Triple Base ISO 800, 4000, 12800 with 15+ stops of latitude
- Dual Gain Shooting for cleaner shadows and wider latitude
- 5-axis in-body stabilization with Dynamic Active Mode
- Anamorphic de-squeeze from 1.3x to 2.0x
- XLR-H2 handle with 4-channel 96 kHz 32-bit float audio
- Dual CFexpress Type A and SDXC UHS-II card slots
- Sony E-mount
- Newly developed full-frame 16.6MP fully stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor with fast readout and minimised rolling shutter
- BIONZ XR2 processing engine with dedicated AI unit
- 15+ stops of latitude in S-Log3 with low shadow noise
- Triple Base ISO 800, 4000 and 12800 for clean images in any light
- Dual Gain Shooting, a Cinema Line FX first, for smoother gradation and cleaner shadows
- Open Gate 3:2 full pixel readout plus 17:9, 16:9 and Super 35 scan modes
- Internal 16-bit scene-linear X-OCN RAW in LT, C1 and C2, no external recorder needed
- 5K up to 60 fps, 4K up to 120 fps and FHD up to 240 fps; firmware v2.0 (planned Aug 2027) adds 5K 120 fps and 4K 240 fps in X-OCN
- Built-in anamorphic de-squeeze: 1.3x, 1.5x, 1.6x, 1.8x and 2.0x
- S-Cinetone, S-Gamut3 and S-Gamut3.Cine with three S-Log3 modes (Cine EI, Cine EI Quick, Flexible ISO) and up to 16 user LUTs
- Fast Hybrid AF with up to 759 phase-detection points and AI subject recognition for humans, animals and birds
- Real-time Eye AF and Real-time Tracking, reliable even in dark scenes
- Deep-learning Auto Tracing White Balance for accurate colour in difficult light
- Optical 5-axis in-body stabilization with 2x wider roll compensation, Dynamic Active Mode and gyro metadata for post
- BIG6 (HOME) screen inherited from CineAlta for fast on-set control
- 3.5-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen LCD, approx. 2.76 million dots, with waveform, histogram, false colour and focus map
- XLR-H2 handle: two XLR-TRS combo inputs, 3.5mm stereo mini jack, 4 channels up to 96 kHz 32-bit float
- Dual CFexpress Type A and SDXC UHS-II slots with relay, simultaneous and proxy recording
- Timecode input via USB-C with optional VMC-BNCU1 adapter cable for multicam sync
- Wired LAN and Wi-Fi 802.11ax (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz) for remote and networked workflows
- Fan cooling with three modes for up to 170 minutes of uninterrupted recording
- Dust and moisture resistant sealed body; high-capacity NP-SA100 battery
- Works with Monitor and Control app and Catalyst Prepare; optional DVF-EL1 OLED viewfinder
| Sensor | Full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS, 35.9 x 24.0 mm, 18.2MP total, 16.6MP effective |
| Processor | BIONZ XR2 with dedicated AI processing unit |
| Scan modes | Open Gate 3:2 full pixel readout, 17:9, 16:9, Super 35 |
| ISO | Triple Base ISO 800, 4000, 12800; range equivalent to ISO 320 to 409600 |
| Dynamic range | 15+ stops (S-Log3) |
| Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Recording formats | X-OCN LT, C1, C2 (16-bit RAW, internal) and XAVC |
| Frame rates | 5K up to 60 fps, 4K up to 120 fps, FHD up to 240 fps; 5K 120 fps and 4K 240 fps planned via firmware v2.0 (Aug 2027 or later) |
| Anamorphic | De-squeeze 1.3x, 1.5x, 1.6x, 1.8x, 2.0x |
| Stabilization | Optical 5-axis in-body, Active and Dynamic Active modes, gyro metadata |
| Autofocus | Fast Hybrid AF, up to 759 phase-detection points, AI subject recognition |
| Media | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A and SDXC (UHS-II and UHS-I) |
| Audio | XLR-H2 handle, two XLR-TRS combo inputs, 4 channels, up to 96 kHz 32-bit float |
| Monitor | 3.5-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, approx. 2.76 million dots |
| Viewfinder | Optional DVF-EL1 OLED, 0.58-type, approx. 7.07 million dots |
| Video output | HDMI Type A |
| Connectivity | Two USB-C ports (USB PD, timecode in via optional VMC-BNCU1), wired LAN, Wi-Fi 802.11ax on 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz |
| Cooling | Fan with Auto, Minimum and Off-in-REC modes; up to 170 min continuous recording |
| Battery | Sony NP-SA100, 2670 mAh |
| Dimensions | 132.2 x 79.0 x 87.0 mm (body) |
