RED KOMODO KOMODO-X Black
The 19.9MP Super35 global shutter sensor eliminates rolling shutter distortion while capturing 6K 80p and 4K 120p REDCODE RAW footage. Its compact, 1190g body with a locking Canon RF mount offers a streamlined build for gimbal or handheld work without sacrificing professional I/O. This camera is best for cinematographers and commercial directors who need a lightweight, network-ready A-cam for high-speed, multicamera productions.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong burst (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong video (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong sensor (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average stabilization (32th percentile)
- Below average af (33th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202687/100
Buyers love the Komodo X's video quality, professional features, compact size, and global shutter. It's seen as a top choice for filmmakers, despite some UI and startup speed concerns.
- Excellent video quality and professional features for the price.
- Compact and usable form factor, great for personal projects.
- Global shutter and AF are great, but UI/workflow and startup speed need improvement.
- Better modification options than Blackmagic, works well with accessories.
- Q1 2025100/100
All three reviews are enthusiastic about this cinema camera, praising its quality and value for filmmaking.
- Exceptional camera quality and performance for filmmaking.
- Best cinema camera under $10k, with valued updates from the OG Komodo.
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 | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 19.9 MP |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 80 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 1080p FPS | 240 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | REDCODE RAW, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422LT, ProRes 4444, ProRes 4444XQ |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 2.9" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | No |
Build
| Weight | 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | BNC (12G-SDI) |
vs Competition
| Spec | RED KOMODO KOMODO-X | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a7 a7 V | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 19.9MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | 80 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | 6K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1190 | 609 | 610 | 579 | 1160 | 721 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RED KOMODO KOMODO-X | 32.6 | 35.5 | 73.1 | 95.6 | 95.2 | 76.1 | 44.9 | 54.7 | 74.7 | 61.9 | 32.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.3 | 87.3 | 94.5 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.3 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 93.1 | 92 | 99.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.3 | 88.2 | 94.6 | 90.4 | 89.3 | 59.6 | 96.5 | 99.4 | 93.1 | 96.8 | 96.1 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87.4 | 95.4 | 89.2 | 84.8 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 96.8 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 92 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89.9 | 89 | 99.6 | 96.1 | 98.8 | 64.2 | 97.3 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 92 | 84.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 83.5 | 87.3 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.2 | 55.7 | 89.1 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 77.2 | 96.1 |
Usage Scores
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