Sony FX5

1 x Sony FX5 Camera Body

1 x SmallRig Cage

1 x Sony XLR-H1 Handle Unit

1 x Handle Shoe Cap

1 x VF Terminal Protector Cap

1 x Accessory Shoe Cap

1 x Accessory Shoe Kit

4 x Rechargeable Batteries

1 x Battery Charger

1 x Figure 8 Cable

1 x Body Cap

1 x Sony ECM-673 Microphone

1 x Short XLR

2 x 160GB CFExpress Cards

1 x Sony MRW-62 Card Reader

1 x USB-C Cable

1 x Camera Bag

• 16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS sensor for faster readout and cleaner results in fast-moving or high-contrast scenes
• Open Gate 5K recording in 3:2, a first for the FX line, giving you extra reframing room in post
• Internal 16-bit X-OCN RAW recording without needing an external recorder
• 15+ stops of dynamic range in S-Log3, rising to 16+ stops with Dual Gain shooting
• Three base ISO settings (800, 4000, 12800) for clean images across a wide range of light levels
• AI-powered autofocus with human, animal and bird eye recognition across up to 759 points
• 5-axis in-body stabilisation in a body light enough for handheld and gimbal work

The Sony FX5 sits in Sony's Cinema Line between the FX3 and FX6, and it's built for productions that want cinema-grade output from a body small enough to run handheld all day. The stacked sensor and BIONZ XR2 processor handle fast readout and AI-based subject tracking, which makes it a natural choice for documentary, branded content and anything where you're chasing a moment rather than setting up a static frame.

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Where the FX5 earns its place on set is the combination of Open Gate 5K capture and internal X-OCN RAW recording. You get more sensor data to reframe with in the edit, without needing to rig up an external recorder to get it. Paired with the wide dynamic range and three base ISO settings, it holds up well moving between bright exteriors and dim interiors on the same job, which is exactly the kind of shoot where swapping cameras isn't an option.

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For lenses, this camera works best with G Master glass. The full-frame sensor and the AF system are tuned to get the most out of Sony's G Master line, so if you're speccing a kit list, start there rather than mixing in older E-mount lenses. Our G Master primes and G Master zooms both pair cleanly with the FX5 and are stocked as ready-to-go sets, so you're not chasing down individual focal lengths.

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The hire includes the FX5 body, SmallRig cage, Sony XLR-H1 handle unit, four batteries and charger, a Sony ECM-673 microphone, dual 160GB CFexpress cards with reader, and a camera bag, so you're set up to shoot on arrival. Browse the full range of full-frame cameras we stock, or request a quote to add the FX5 to your kit list.

What's included in the hire? You get the FX5 body, SmallRig cage, Sony XLR-H1 handle unit with handle shoe cap and accessory shoe kit, four rechargeable batteries and charger, a figure 8 cable, body cap, Sony ECM-673 microphone with short XLR, two 160GB CFExpress cards, a Sony MRW-62 card reader, USB-C cable and a camera bag.

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Do I need my own insurance for the FX5? Yes. Hirers are required to have their own hired-in equipment insurance policy, as Sugarland's own insurance doesn't cover customer damage to hired equipment.

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What lenses pair best with the FX5? G Master glass. The FX5's full-frame sensor and autofocus system are matched to Sony's G Master range, so it's the recommended starting point over older E-mount lenses.

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How does the FX5 compare to the Sony FX6? The FX5 is the smaller, lighter option, with a newer stacked sensor, Open Gate recording and internal X-OCN RAW that the FX6 doesn't have. The FX6 still has the edge for productions that need built-in SDI outputs, an electronic ND filter and Sony's larger BP-U battery system.

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How last-minute can I book the FX5? Often just a few hours' notice, depending on availability and prep time, though earlier booking is always safer for in-demand kit like this.