The FX5 has three base ISO settings for wider image latitude and cleaner shadows in a variety of environments. High frame rate options include 5K 60p, 4.5K 120p, and FHD 240p, with 4K 240p coming in a firmware update. The camera also has a Dual Gain setting for increased shadow retention resulting in 16+ stops of dynamic range, vs the native 15+ stops. The XR2 chip assists in subject recognition, subject tracking, and Auto-Tracing White Balance (ATW).
The camera sports advanced AI-enhanced Subject Recognition and Tracking with Human, Animal, and Bird modes, as well as improved In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) with roll correction and a Dynamic Active mode. Clear Image Zoom (CIZ) has also gotten an upgrade, now working simultaneously with optical zoom throughout the zoom range for smoother pulls.
Image monitoring options include the classic histogram, zebra stripes, and customizable peaking, plus new false color, waveform, vector scope, and focus mapping functionality. Connectivity features are headlined by tri-band Wi-Fi spanning 2.4, 5, and 6GHz networks for more stable connections. Sony also promises enhanced low-light auto focus-performance with the XR2 chip.
One of the standout features is internal X-OCN (Extended Tonal Range Original Camera Negative) recording. This 16-bit linear raw codec produces smaller, easier to manage files compared to traditional Sony RAW and Apple ProRes, while still maintaining top level post-flexibility and over 280 trillion possible colors. The FX5 can record in the LT and custom varietals, as well as traditional XAVC codecs. XAVC options include HS-L422, HS-L420, S-I, S-L422, and S-L420 depending on the recording format.
