The Sony FX2 has finally been revealed and it’s a mix between the FX3, A7C II and A7 IV. For starters, it shares the same 33 MP sensor with the Alpha cameras and essentially same body as the FX3. The key difference is the new high-resolution 3.68-million-dot tiltable EVF. I shoot with the A7S III because of its excellent EVF and this is something more cinema cameras should have for greater accuracy and stability in the field.
“The FX2 was created based on user feedback and is engineered with unique features to support filmmaking, a new eyepiece and improved usability for versatile production needs,” said says Jun Yoon, Head of Digital Imaging at Sony Australia and New Zealand.
“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.”
While many will love it, the FX2 isn’t for everybody as you’ll see in the specs below.
BODY
The FX2 features the same compact, flat-top design as Sony’s Cinema Line FX3 and FX30 cameras. Built-in mounting points (UNC 1/4-20 x3) support a cageless configuration and ability to mount on a tripod, offering greater flexibility for rigging. Dual mounting positions for a tripod plate is a big winner for me.
Aside from the EVF the FX2 includes a vari-angle 3.0-type touchscreen LCD for easy framing from any position. Controls used the most are concentrated around the grip and on the top panel. Long-stroke buttons on the top panel are easily operated even with your thumb. The zoom lever allows efficient power zoom and Clear Image Zoom control.
The optional top handle (model XLR-H1) helps with control and audio input. It measures 129.7 x 77.8 x 103.7 mm (W × H × D) and weighs around 679 grams. The FX2 can record up to 13 hours continuously in 4K 60p thanks to its new internal cooling fan and effective heat dissipation structure. The camera’s outer body and battery cover are well sealed while the cooling fan flow is carefully isolated.The FX2 is equipped with tally lamps on both its front (top) and back while the illuminated REC button also works as a tally lamp linked to the rear lamp.
Two card slots support SDXC/SDHC UHS-II/UHS-I memory cards, with one also supporting CFexpress Type A card for reliable high-bitrate recording. The 3.5mm mic and headphone jacks are always exposed on the left side. Covers hide a full-size HDMI port, USB-C and multi/micro USB terminals.
EVF
As I wrote above, the EVF is the big drawcard for me with the FX2. Shooting off monitors opens the door for mistakes in some situations. EVFs can reduce errors by blocking out ambient light and giving the camera operator a more accurate idea of how their shot is looking, The OLED viewfinder on the FX2 has approximately 3.68 million dots. Magnification is 0.70x (50mm lens, infinity focus, -1m-1 dioptre), and the angle of view and eyepoint are optimised for video recording. The viewfinder itself can be rotated from 0 ° to +90° for easy viewing at just about any angle, and the eye cup can be removed or reversed left-to-right as necessary.
SENSOR
The FX2 comes with a full frame, 33.0 effective megapixel, back-illuminated Exmor R™ sensor, with up to 15+ stops of wide latitude using S-Log3. It’s Dual Base ISO in S-Log 3 is 800 and 4000. The FX2 ISO sensitivity for video can be expanded up to 102400.
The camera also supports multiple recording formats for flexible post-production workflows and records in 4:2:2 10-bit All-Intra and supports formats like XAVC S-I DCI 4K at 24p, among others.
7K oversampling is used with full pixel readout and no pixel binning when shooting full-frame 4K (QFHD 3840 x 2160). You also get 10-bit depth, 4:2:2 colour sampling, an efficient MPEG-H HEVC/H.265 codec, and Intra recording including DCI-4K (4096 x 2160).
But … disappointingly 4K 60p recording is only available in Super 35mm mode. The larger sensor and slower readout speed means rolling shutter can be an issue , so it’s understable why Sony has made this call. Still disappointing but you can’t have everything. If you want 120p recording, you’ll have to settle for FHD resolution.
CINEMA LINE
The FX2 is at the start of the Sony Cinema Line of cameras and that means it comes with a familiar menu for pro operators. The camera supports S-Gamut3/S-Gamut3.Cine colour gamuts for broad compatibility. This makes using a variety of camera bodies easier as they will integrate into your workflow nicely. There are three modes available for Log recording — Flexible ISO, Cine EI, and Cine EI Quick — with Cine EI widely used in professional filmmaking. Picture Profile include S-Cinetone, my go-to profile if I’m not shooting log. It’s just beautiful.
LUTs can be imported and applied to the LCD monitor and the electronic viewfinder while shooting or playing back movies, providing a more accurate preview of the final graded image. In addition to three presets, up to 16 user LUT files can be imported from memory cards or Sony’s Creators’ Cloud and selected as needed. The LUT used for recording can then be embedded in the video metadata for easy access during post production.
For anamorphic lenses, the FX2 is equipped with a desqueeze display mode that allows monitoring in the standard CinemaScope aspect ratio of 2.93:1 while shooting with anamorphic lenses. It offers 1.3x and 2.0x desqueeze settings, and Sony’s Monitor & Control app provides even more detailed settings for monitoring on a tablet or other external display device.
STILLS CAMERA
Although the FX2 is a Cinema Line camera it is also excellent for stills. You could definitely call it a hybrid with its 33MP sensor and dedicated stills button on the back. You’ll get a maximum frame of 7008 x 4672 (33 M) and smaller options of M: 4608 x 3072 (14 M) and S: 3504 x 2336 (8.2 M).
With capture formats of JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant) and RAW (Sony ARW 5.0 format compliant), you’ll get some outstanding photos. Log mode is also available for stills, making it possible to shoot JPEG and HEIF still images with the S-Log3 gamma curve used during a video shoot. This means you can pump out great stills from your NLE, like Davinci Resolve.
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
The FX2 will be available to pre-order in Australia from 29 May 2025, with body only for A$5,299SRPor the FX2 with top handle for A$5,999 SRP.
It will be available to pre-order in New Zealand from 29 May 2025, with body only for NZ$5,299.95SRPor the FX2 with top handle for NZ$6,049.95 SRP.
