Sony Introduces FX2 with Tilting EVF
Sony continues to expand its Cinema Line with the FX2, a compact camera tailored for today’s hybrid creators seeking a balance between video permformance and stills capabilities. Bridging the gap between the Alpha a7 IV and the FX3, the FX2 combines the former’s 33-megapixel full-frame sensor with the latter’s video-centric body design.
“The hybrid cinema camera was created based on user feedback and is engineered with unique features to support filmmaking, a new eyepiece, and enhancements for versatile production needs. 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,” says Theresa Alesso, President, Imaging Products and Solutions Americas, Sony Electronics Inc.
At the heart of the FX2 is the 33MP back-illuminated Exmor R sensor, the same found in the a7 IV, paired with the Bionz XR processor. This setup enables oversampled 4K from 7K up to 30p, and 4K 60p with an APS-C (S35) crop, alongside 120p Full HD. The camera supports 10-bit 4:2:2 All-I recording, S-Log3, S-Cinetone and even 16-bit RAW output via HDMI, making it versatile for colour grading workflows. Dual Base ISO (800 and 4000) and a claimed 15 stops of dynamic range ensure good performance in varying lighting conditions.
One standout feature is the 3.68M-dot tilting electronic viewfinder (EVF)—a rarity in this category—allowing for flexible framing and easier handheld shooting. The fully articulating 1.03M-dot rear LCD complements this, while the rugged body design borrows heavily from the FX3 and FX30, including active cooling, multiple 1/4″ mounting points, a large dedicated REC button, shutter angle control, full-size HDMI port and compatibility with the XLR top handle for professional audio input.
Despite limitations due to sensor readout speed—such as the need for an APS-C crop at 60p—the FX2 stands out in the FX line for its ability to shoot 4K from both full-frame and S35 modes, something neither the FX3 nor FX6 can achieve due to their lower-resolution sensors. This flexibility also opens up additional lens and framing options, including effective use of digital zoom. Designed for hybrid use, the FX2 also supports photo capture in Log (JPEG or HEIF) during video recording and includes a mechanical shutter, unlike the FX30, minimizing rolling shutter effects during stills shooting. Autofocus is powered by Sony’s AI-driven Real-time Recognition AF, capable of detecting humans, animals, insects, birds, and vehicles. It also features AI auto-framing and Dynamic Active Mode stabilization, both with minor crop factors.
FX2’s audio capabilities are largely inherited from the Cinema Line: it is compatible with Sony’s XLR-H1 top handle unit, which allows for the connection of professional XLR microphones and provides physical audio controls, enabling up to four-channel 24-bit audio recording when paired with compatible microphones. Additionally, the FX2 offers a standard 3.5mm microphone input and headphone output, along with digital audio interface support via the Multi Interface (MI) Shoe.
The Sony FX2 will be available starting from August in two configurations: body-only for $2,699.99 USD (or $3,499.99 CAD) and with the XLR handle for $3,099.99 USD (or $3,999.99 CAD).
