The Sony FX9 is a professional full-frame cinema camera designed for filmmakers seeking exceptional image quality, versatility, and reliability. Launched as part of Sony’s prestigious Cinema Line, the FX9 bridges the gap between high-end production needs and the flexibility required for run-and-gun shooting.
Full-Frame 6K Sensor
The FX9 is equipped with a 6K full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor, designed to oversample footage for high-quality 4K output. This process enhances image detail and reduces noise while supporting a wide color gamut and over 15 stops of dynamic range. The result is cinematic visuals with exceptional highlight and shadow detail.
Dual Base ISO
The FX9’s dual base ISO system (800 and 4000) optimizes image quality across a range of lighting conditions. This feature minimizes noise in both well-lit and low-light environments, maintaining consistent color fidelity and dynamic range.
Fast Hybrid Autofocus
The camera incorporates Sony’s advanced Fast Hybrid Autofocus system, which blends phase-detection and contrast-detection methods. This technology ensures precise subject tracking and smooth focus transitions, making it suitable for dynamic filming scenarios such as documentaries and live events.
Cinematic Color Science
Sony’s S-Cinetone color profile is built into the FX9, providing a cinematic aesthetic with natural skin tones. This ensures a polished look directly from the camera, reducing the need for extensive color correction in post-production.
Variable Electronic ND Filter
The FX9 features an electronic variable ND filter, enabling precise exposure control without altering aperture or shutter speed settings. This capability is particularly valuable for maintaining consistent depth of field and motion blur, especially when shooting in changing light conditions.
Flexible Frame Rates
The FX9 supports high frame rate recording, offering up to 120 fps in Full HD and 60 fps in 4K. These options give filmmakers the ability to create smooth slow-motion sequences while preserving high image quality.
Modular Design and Connectivity
With a modular design, the FX9 accommodates a range of accessories and configurations, including external recorders, gimbals, and rigs. It provides professional connectivity options such as 12G-SDI, HDMI, timecode, and dual XLR inputs, ensuring compatibility with industry-standard workflows.
Robust Build and Ergonomics
The FX9’s magnesium alloy body is designed for durability in demanding environments. Its ergonomic layout includes a side handle and customizable controls, offering comfort and functionality during long shooting sessions.
| Feature | Specification |
| Model | Sony PXW-FX9 |
| Sensor | 20.5 MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor |
| Image Processor | BIONZ XR |
| ISO Range | Dual Base ISO: 800 and 4000; Expandable: 320 – 102,400 |
| Dynamic Range | 15+ stops |
| Recording Formats | XAVC-I 10-bit 4:2:2 600 Mbps, XAVC-L 8-bit 4:2:0 150 Mbps, MPEG 8-bit 4:2:2, 16-bit RAW via XDCA-FX9 and external recorder |
| Video Resolutions | DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) up to 60 fps, UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 120 fps, Full HD (1920 x 1080) up to 180 fps |
| Color Depth | 4:2:2 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with 561 phase-detection points covering 94% of the frame, Face Priority, Eye Tracking |
| Image Stabilization | Active mode optical stabilization with 5-axis compensation |
| Built-in ND Filters | Seamless variable ND filters from 1/4 ND to 1/128 ND |
| Lens Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Display | 3.5-inch fully articulating LCD touchscreen with 2.76M dots |
| Audio Inputs | 2x XLR inputs |
| Memory Card Slots | 2x XQD slots, 1x SD card slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, BNC 12G-SDI, BNC 3G-SDI, HDMI Type A |
| Dimensions | 146 x 142.5 x 229 mm |
| Weight | 2 kg (body only) |
| Battery | Compatible with Sony BP-U series batteries |
| Color Profiles | S-Cinetone, Standard (Std), HLG, S-Log3 |
| Other Features | 16-bit RAW output via XDCA-FX9 and external recorder, Intervalometer, Picture Cache Recording, External monitor required for anamorphic desqueeze |
