Sony FX5 vs FX9
Sony’s FX5 and FX9 side by side, on the specs that decide it, with our buy-or-wait call for each. Every rumored value is flagged and tied to its source.
Announced July 22, 2026 and not shipping until mid-August, so there is nothing to buy yet. Sony has settled the specs, and they are strong: triple base ISO, 5K open gate and internal 16-bit X-OCN RAW. It also came in cheaper than the rumors said. What is still unknown is how it holds up in real footage, so wait for shipping units rather than order on a spec sheet.
Full-frame flagship from 2019. A successor is overdue, so interest is building.
Specs side by side
| Spec | FX5 | FX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 16.6MP stacked | 20.5MP full-frame |
| Format | Full-frame | Full-frame |
| Readout | Fast (stacked) | Moderate |
| Video | 5K open gate | 4K60 (S35) |
| Stabilization | 5-axis IBIS | None |
| Built-in ND | No | Electronic |
| Price | $4,899 | $10,999 |
| Released | Ships Aug 2026 | 2019 |
Prices for announced, not-yet-shipping bodies are Sony's suggested retail prices. Shipping prices are US street prices; other shipping specs approximate. See each body’s tracker for the scored, sourced detail.