Sony FX6 FX6 Black
Its full-frame 10.2MP Exmor R sensor and BIONZ XR engine deliver 4K at up to 120p with 15+ stops of dynamic range and S-Cinetone color. Weighing under 2 lb, the compact body integrates a built-in electronic variable ND filter for seamless exposure control without extra rigging. This camera is best for documentary shooters and gimbal operators needing full-frame 4K 120p, reliable Eye AF, and dual-base ISO in a lightweight cinema package.
About This Camera
Its full-frame 10.2MP Exmor R sensor and BIONZ XR engine deliver 4K at up to 120p with 15+ stops of dynamic range and S-Cinetone color. Weighing under 2 lb, the compact body integrates a built-in electronic variable ND filter for seamless exposure control without extra rigging. This camera is best for documentary shooters and gimbal operators needing full-frame 4K 120p, reliable Eye AF, and dual-base ISO in a lightweight cinema package.
- Type cinema
- Sensor 10.2MP full-frame
- Video 4K @120fps
- Weight g 890
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong video (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong connectivity (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong build (82th percentile) 82th
Cons
- Below average sensor (4th percentile) 4th
- Below average burst (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 10.2 |
| ISO Range | 800 |
| Processor | BIONX XR |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 1080p FPS | 240 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | XAVC-I 4:2:2 10-Bit, XAVC-L 4:2:0 8-Bit, XAVC-L 4:2:2 10-Bit |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.5 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony FX6 FX6 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 10.2MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 890 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FX6 FX6 | 67.1 | 36.2 | 82.4 | 29 | 90.6 | 4.1 | 44.9 | 56.2 | 93.2 | 83.4 | 66 | 33 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.4 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.2 | 93.4 | 94.5 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.2 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.2 | 95.4 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.7 | 83.4 | 93.4 | 94.5 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.7 | 89.4 | 99.6 | 96 | 98.9 | 64.5 | 97.3 | 83.7 | 97.6 | 93.4 | 84.5 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.5 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.4 | 56.1 | 89.3 | 83.7 | 93.2 | 93.4 | 94.5 | 96.1 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.5 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 83.7 | 0 | 93.4 | 94.5 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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