Sony FX9
Everything we know about the FX9. One reconciled view, updated as the picture sharpens.
A full-frame 6K (20.5MP) documentary and broadcast camera that downsamples to 4K, with Dual Base ISO and an electronic variable ND in a shoulder-style body. No in-body stabilization.
Kitting one out? See the cards, cages and batteries guide for the FX line.
Rumored features
No active rumors are being tracked for this model right now.
The FX9 is a shipping model with no active rumors. See the verdict above and where to buy below, or check the accuracy ledger for resolved calls.
How it compares
The FX9 against the current full-frame FX bodies.
| Spec | FX9 | FX3 | FX2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 20.5MP full-frame | 12.1MP | 33MP |
| Format | Full-frame | Full-frame | Full-frame |
| Readout | Moderate | Moderate | Slow (FF) |
| Video | 4K60 (S35) | 4K120 | 4K60 (S35) |
| Stabilization | None | IBIS | IBIS |
| Built-in ND | Electronic | No | No |
| Price | $10,999 | $4,298 | $2,698 |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 | 2025 |
Shipping prices are US street prices, checked July 2026; other shipping specs approximate.
Where to buy
Check current price and availability across retailers.
A mature body well into its life: depreciation is steep, so the used market is where the value sits. New stock is mainly worth it for the full warranty or a specific supply need.
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Firmware history
Firmware highlights for the FX9, compiled from Sony’s release notes and coverage by CineD and Newsshooter. Latest tracked release: Ver. 4.02 (Jan 2023).
Sources we monitor
The outlets we watch, graded by tier. Track records build as rumors resolve.
Sony has released the FX9, so its published specification is confirmed rather than rumored. Every rumor we tracked for it has been resolved in place, and each source’s public record carries the result.