Sony FX6 ILME-FX6 Black 2020
A 10.2MP full-frame sensor with 15+ stops of dynamic range and internal 4K 120p 10-bit recording sets this camera apart for high-end image control. Its sub-2 lb body integrates reliable phase-detection autofocus and S-Cinetone color science, making run-and-gun shooting practical without sacrificing cinema quality. This camera is best for documentary filmmakers and solo operators who need a lightweight, weather-sealed body for gimbal or drone work with direct-to-edit codecs.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong video (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong af (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average sensor (5th percentile)
- Below average burst (28th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (32th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 10.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 800 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 627 |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 627 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 1080p FPS | 240 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | XAVC-I, XAVC-L |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.5" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.76 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony FX6 ILME-FX6 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 10.2MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 627 | 1053 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 890 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FX6 ILME-FX6 | 88.4 | 86.4 | 98.7 | 27.8 | 90.5 | 4.5 | 44.9 | 53.2 | 71.6 | 32.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 86.6 | 94.4 | 92.7 | 89.2 | 57.8 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 92.2 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87 | 95.4 | 89.1 | 84.5 | 95.2 | 97.7 | 96.9 | 82.2 | 92.2 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89.6 | 88.3 | 99.6 | 96 | 98.8 | 63.8 | 97.3 | 82.2 | 92.2 | 84 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 83 | 86.6 | 97.5 | 95 | 97.2 | 55.3 | 89.1 | 82.2 | 77.8 | 96.2 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 89 | 88.6 | 99.8 | 84.1 | 39.9 | 94.1 | 82.2 | 76 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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