# Sony FX6

The Sony FX6 (ILME-FX6) is a full-frame mirrorless, interchangeable-lens, semi-professional cinema camera announced on 17 November 2020. The model is positioned between the smaller Sony ILME-FX3 and larger Sony PXW-FX9.

## Features
### Inherited features features from former models

The Sony FX6 is a successor of similar models such as NEX-FS700, PXW-FS5M2 – although earlier models focused on Super 35 shooting mode (APS-C sensor).
* Focused on one man operation, comfortable, handheld operation with multiple 1/4" mounting screw points, which allows users to use cages and accessories mounted on the camera
* Previous S35 (Super 35) sensor size had worse signal-to-noise ratio
* 19V power adapter for no time limit operation

### Basic camera specifications of FX6

* Full-frame sensor with 12.9 Mpx
* Cinema style shooting with DCI 4K option (17:9 aspect ratio)
* True 24p shooting for movie
* RAW 16bit output capability through 12G SDI and HDMI
* Dynamic range of 15+ stops
* Integrated Electronic Variable ND Filter
* Dual base ISO of 800 or a high-sensitivity 12,800 ISO for lower-light capture
* 409,600 maximum ISO for true low-light settings.
* Compatibility with BP-class battery type

### Cinematic recording

The FX6 introduced S-Cinetone (from Sony VENICE), a video pre-set used by Sony's cinema cameras.

## Video resolutions and modes

PAL modes and NTSC modes has different Recording Frame Rates and Record Settings.
FF scanning mode Selectable movie modes in CINE EI (S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log-3, S-Gamut3/S-Log-3) :
| Format | Frame size | Frame Rate | Color sampling / Color space | Maximum Bitrate |
| DCI 4K |||||
| XAVC Intra 4K | 4096 x 2160 px | 59.94p | 4:2:2 10bit | 600 Mbit |
| XAVC Intra 4K | 4096 x 2160 px | 50p | 4:2:2 10bit | 500 Mbit |
| XAVC Intra 4K | 4096 x 2160 px | 29.97p | 4:2:2 10bit | 300 Mbit |
| XAVC Intra 4K | 4096 x 2160 px | 25p | 4:2:2 10bit | 250 Mbit |
| XAVC Intra 4K | 4096 x 2160 px | 24p | 4:2:2 10bit | 240 Mbit |
| XAVC Intra 4K | 4096 x 2160 px | 23.976p | 4:2:2 10bit | 240 Mbit |
| 4K (QFHD) |||||
| XAVC Intra 4K | 3840 x 2160 px | 59.94p | 4:2:2 10bit | 600 Mbit |
| XAVC Intra 4K | 3840 x 2160 px | 50p | 4:2:2 10bit | 500 Mbit |
| XAVC Intra 4K | 3840 x 2160 px | 29.97p | 4:2:2 10bit | 300 Mbit |
| XAVC Intra 4K | 3840 x 2160 px | 25p | 4:2:2 10bit | 250 Mbit |
| XAVC Intra 4K | 3840 x 2160 px | 23.976p | 4:2:2 10bit | 240 Mbit |
| 4K (QFHD) |||||
| XAVC Long 4K | 3840 x 2160 px | 59.94p | 4:2:0 8bit | 156 Mbit |
| XAVC Long 4K | 3840 x 2160 px | 50p | 4:2:0 8bit | 156 Mbit |
| XAVC Long 4K | 3840 x 2160 px | 29.97p | 4:2:0 8bit | 100 Mbit |
| XAVC Long 4K | 3840 x 2160 px | 25p | 4:2:0 8bit | 100 Mbit |
| XAVC Long 4K | 3840 x 2160 px | 23.976p | 4:2:0 8bit | 100 Mbit |
| 1080p (FHD) |||||
| XAVC Intra HD | 1920 x 1080 px | 59.94p | 4:2:2 10bit | 222 Mbit |
| XAVC Intra HD | 1920 x 1080 px | 50p | 4:2:2 10bit | 224 Mbit |
| XAVC Intra HD | 1920 x 1080 px | 29.97p | 4:2:2 10bit | 111 Mbit |
| XAVC Intra HD | 1920 x 1080 px | 25p | 4:2:2 10bit | 112 Mbit |
| XAVC Intra HD | 1920 x 1080 px | 23.976p | 4:2:2 10bit | 89 Mbit |
| 1080p (FHD) |||||
| XAVC Long HD | 1920 x 1080 px | 59.94p | 4:2:2 10bit | 35 Mbit |
| XAVC Long HD | 1920 x 1080 px | 50p | 4:2:2 10bit | 35 Mbit |
| XAVC Long HD | 1920 x 1080 px | 29.97p | 4:2:2 10bit | 35 Mbit |
| XAVC Long HD | 1920 x 1080 px | 25p | 4:2:2 10bit | 35 Mbit |
| XAVC Long HD | 1920 x 1080 px | 23.976p | 4:2:2 10bit | 35 Mbit |