Sony CineAlta PMW-F5
An 8.9MP Super35 CMOS sensor paired with 14 stops of dynamic range and S-Log gamma delivers nuanced highlight and shadow retention for a film-like look. Optional AXS-R5 recorder support unlocks 4K raw output and 2K raw at up to 240 fps, enabling precise color grading and extreme slow-motion capture. This camera suits professional cinematographers on indie film or documentary productions who need a modular Super35 rig with raw recording flexibility.
About This Camera
An 8.9MP Super35 CMOS sensor paired with 14 stops of dynamic range and S-Log gamma delivers nuanced highlight and shadow retention for a film-like look. Optional AXS-R5 recorder support unlocks 4K raw output and 2K raw at up to 240 fps, enabling precise color grading and extreme slow-motion capture. This camera suits professional cinematographers on indie film or documentary productions who need a modular Super35 rig with raw recording flexibility.
- Type cinema
- Sensor 8.9MP Super 35
- Video 4K @60fps
- Weight g 2200
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average sensor (4th percentile) 4th
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
- Below average burst (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | Super 35 |
| Megapixels | 8.9 |
Shooting
| Max Shutter | 1/24 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 59 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | XAVC 4:2:2, MPEG-2 4:2:2, MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:2 |
Build
| Weight | 2.2 kg / 4.9 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | USB-A |
| HDMI | HDMI |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony CineAlta PMW-F5 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Fujifilm X-H2S X-H2S | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 8.9MP Super 35 | 32.5MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 26.2MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 493 | 315 | 425 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 75 | 40 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 2200 | 609 | 1160 | 721 | 579 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony CineAlta PMW-F5 | 33.4 | 36.2 | 60.1 | 29 | 97.7 | 3.5 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 70 | 33 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.4 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.7 | 89.4 | 99.6 | 96 | 98.9 | 64.5 | 97.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.5 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.4 | 56.1 | 89.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 96.1 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S X-H2S Compare | 88.2 | 95.6 | 82.6 | 92.8 | 89.4 | 94.2 | 97.9 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 93.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.5 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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