Rent the Sony FX2 in Canada — the most accessible full-frame camera in Sony’s Cinema Line, and the first FX model with a built-in tilting viewfinder. Its 33MP sensor makes it a true hybrid, equally at home on documentary, indie film, commercial and high-end content shoots on Sony full-frame. Key points:
- 33MP full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R sensor with 15+ stops of dynamic range and Dual Base ISO
- 10-bit 4:2:2 All-Intra recording — 4K up to 30p full-width, 4K60 in Super 35, and Full HD 120p slow motion
- Unique tilting 3.68M-dot electronic viewfinder (0–90°) plus a vari-angle touchscreen — a first for the FX line
- Cinema Line colour (S-Cinetone, S-Log3, LUTs) with AI-based autofocus and 759-point phase detection
Our thoughts
The FX2 is the FX camera a lot of hybrid shooters have been waiting for. It keeps the Cinema Line essentials — S-Cinetone, Log, LUTs, active cooling and cine ergonomics — but adds a proper tilting EVF, which makes it far easier to shoot in bright light or at the hip. And with 33MP it’s a genuinely capable stills camera too, not just a video body. For solo creators and small crews wanting one camera for everything, it’s a brilliant fit.
— Will, Founder
Key specifications
| Camera type |
Full-frame Cinema Line (hybrid) |
| Lens mount |
Sony E |
| Sensor |
33MP full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS |
| Dynamic range |
15+ stops; Dual Base ISO |
| Video |
4K up to 30p (full width); 4K60 (Super 35 crop); Full HD up to 120p; 10-bit 4:2:2 All-Intra |
| Colour |
S-Cinetone, S-Log3, user LUTs |
| Autofocus |
759-point phase detection with AI-based Real-time Recognition AF |
| Stabilisation |
In-body IS, with Active mode |
| Viewfinder |
Tilting 3.68M-dot OLED EVF (0–90°) |
| Monitor |
Vari-angle touchscreen LCD |
| Card slots |
Dual CFexpress Type A / UHS-II SD |
| Cooling |
Active fan cooling for extended recording |
Compatibility & what you might add
Q&A
How is the FX2 different from the FX3?
The biggest additions are a higher-resolution 33MP sensor (versus the FX3’s 12MP) and a built-in tilting electronic viewfinder — a first for the FX line. That makes the FX2 a stronger hybrid for stills and much easier to shoot in bright conditions or at unusual angles. The FX3 remains a low-light and pure-video specialist; the FX2 is the more versatile all-rounder.
Is it a video camera or a stills camera?
Both — that’s the point. It’s a Cinema Line body with S-Cinetone, Log, LUTs, active cooling and cine ergonomics for serious video, but the 33MP sensor also makes it a very capable stills camera. For creators who need one body to shoot both, it’s an ideal choice.
Why does the tilting viewfinder matter?
Most cine-style cameras rely on the rear screen, which can be hard to see in bright sunlight. The FX2’s EVF tilts from 0 to 90 degrees, so you can shoot comfortably at eye level or from the waist, in any light, with a stable third point of contact. It’s a genuinely useful addition for run-and-gun and documentary work.
What frame rates and formats does it record?
It records 10-bit 4:2:2 All-Intra, with 4K up to 30p using the full sensor width, 4K60 in a Super 35 crop, and Full HD up to 120p for slow motion. Dual Base ISO and 15+ stops of dynamic range give you clean, gradeable footage across a wide range of lighting.
Which lenses and cards should I use?
Any Sony E-mount lens fits — we’d suggest fast primes or G-series zooms for the best results. For the 10-bit All-Intra modes, use fast CFexpress Type A or high-speed UHS-II SD cards; we can include suitable media and spare batteries with your rental.
