Sony India has launched the FX5 in India, a new full-frame camera in its Cinema Line series, and it is on sale from today, 2 November 2026. The camera is aimed squarely at filmmakers and cinematographers who want cinema-grade video in a body they can actually carry through a full shooting day.
The headline price will get attention. The FX5 body alone, sold as the FX5B, costs Rs 5,09,990 in India. The FX5 kit, which bundles the XLR-H2 audio handle, is priced at Rs 5,61,990. Both versions are available through Sony authorised retailers, Sony Center stores, Alpha flagship stores, Sony Camera Lounge outlets, ShopatSC and major electronics retailers.
What the FX5 brings to a shoot
At the heart of the FX5 is a newly developed fully stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor paired with Sony’s BIONZ XR2 processor. Sony says the combination delivers more than 15 stops of dynamic range, along with a Dual Gain Shooting mode and three base ISO settings. In practical terms, that is about holding detail in bright highlights and deep shadows in the same frame, something that matters most when light changes fast on location.
For the first time in the Cinema Line FX series, the FX5 supports Open Gate shooting, using the full sensor area with a 3:2 readout, alongside scan modes including 17:9, 16:9 and Super 35mm. That flexibility lets a crew frame once and still deliver comfortably for cinema screens, television and cropped social formats without reshooting a scene.
Recording is where the camera makes its strongest case. It can shoot 5K video at up to 60 frames per second, 4K at up to 120 frames per second and Full HD at up to 240 frames per second. It also records in-camera in X-OCN, Sony’s proprietary RAW format, a first for the FX series. For productions that grade heavily in post, internal RAW recording removes a piece of external recorder kit from the rig.
Price, accessories and availability in India
The two body options cover different shooting styles. The FX5B suits crews who already own audio gear and want the lowest entry price. The full FX5 adds the XLR-H2 handle, which brings professional audio inputs into the same compact package, a useful step up for documentary and run-and-gun work.
- Sony FX5B (body only): Rs 5,09,990
- Sony FX5 (body with XLR-H2 handle): Rs 5,61,990
- DVF-EL1 OLED detachable viewfinder: Rs 1,05,990
- XLR-H2 handle unit (separate): Rs 1,33,990
- VMC-BNCU1 timecode adapter cable: Rs 13,990
Sony has also confirmed a Version 2.0 firmware update planned for August 2027 or later, which is expected to add further high-frame-rate recording options. Buyers should treat that as a roadmap item, not a launch feature, and judge the camera on what it does today.
Who should actually buy it
The FX5 makes most sense for working filmmakers, wedding and event cinematographers moving up to cinema cameras, and production houses that need a compact second camera alongside a larger cinema rig. It is not a casual creator camera, and at over Rs 5 lakh it is not priced like one either. The value lies in the combination of a full-frame stacked sensor, internal RAW recording and a portable body, rather than any single specification on its own.
For buyers comparing options, the sensible checks are simple: test the handling with the viewfinder and handle attached, confirm the media and battery costs for a full day of 5K shooting, and check whether your editing setup handles X-OCN smoothly. A camera at this price is a system purchase, not just a body purchase.
Sony India head of imaging and professional solution business Mukesh Srivastava said the FX5 is designed to meet the evolving demands of modern filmmakers and cinematographers. On paper, the launch timing fits that pitch: productions are shooting more high-resolution, high-frame-rate material than ever, and they want it from smaller crews.
FAQs
What is the Sony FX5 price in India?
The FX5B body-only version costs Rs 5,09,990, while the FX5 with the XLR-H2 handle costs Rs 5,61,990.
When did the Sony FX5 go on sale in India?
The camera went on sale in India on 2 November 2026, the same day Sony India announced the launch.
What video resolutions does the FX5 support?
It supports 5K recording at up to 60 frames per second, 4K at up to 120 frames per second and Full HD at up to 240 frames per second.
What is Open Gate shooting on the FX5?
Open Gate shooting uses the full sensor area with a 3:2 readout, giving filmmakers more framing flexibility for different delivery formats.
Does the FX5 record RAW video internally?
Yes, it records in-camera in X-OCN, Sony’s proprietary RAW format, a first for the Cinema Line FX series.
The FX5 will not be for everyone, and Sony is not pretending otherwise. For the filmmakers it is built for, though, the combination of price, portability and internal RAW recording makes it one of the more interesting cinema camera launches in India this year.
