Sony FX2 Review

The Sony FX2 is a full-frame cinema camera that slots in as the entry point to Sony's FX line, positioned below the FX3 at $2,700. It pairs a 33-megapixel Exmor R sensor with genuine cinema ergonomics and features like S-Cinetone, S-Log3, and over 15 stops of dynamic range, making it a credible tool for narrative and documentary work. The camera records 4K up to 60fps and 1080p at 120fps, with 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording and 16-bit raw output options. AI-driven autofocus and dynamic stabilization are onboard, along with a tilting OLED EVF and dual card slots.

Reviewers see the FX2 as a capable hybrid that brings cinema ergonomics to creators who also need stills capability, but it comes with trade-offs. Rolling shutter is a recurring concern, and various crops in certain modes limit flexibility. The consensus is that it's a solid, if unspectacular, entry-level cinema camera that may have been underestimated at launch. Some found it better than expected once they worked with it, praising the color science and build. Others questioned its reason for existing given the competitive landscape. It's a deliberate, thoughtful option for those who value the FX form factor and Sony's color science, though you'll need to accept its quirks.