Sony FS5
Limited Data$$ Mid-rangeTrending Down$6998.00
tldr; Reddit overwhelmingly recommends the Sony FS5. With 100% positive sentiment across 4 mentions, this is a clear community favorite.
$6998.00 on AmazonSentiment Breakdown
25%Positive
Positive
25%Neutral
75%Negative
0%Based on 4 Reddit opinions
Key Features
- 10.2MP 4K full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor
- High sensitivity up to ISO 409,600 and 15+ stop2 dynamic range
- Fast Hybrid AF w/ 627 phase-detection AF points and Eye-AF tracking
- Up to 4:2:2 10-bit5 QFHD 4K 120p, DCI 4K up to 60p and FHD 240p
- Electronically controlled optical variable ND filter (1/4 to 1/128)
Historical Price Data
Sony FS5
Sony FS5
All-time low: $5900(2023-03)
What Redditors Actually Say
What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for Sony FS5
Best Praise
+2 pts“No, he wants an FX6. Seriously though, video cameras are better for just that-wouldn't trade my FS5 II for anything other than an FX6, MAYBE an FX3.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sony FS5 worth buying?
Reddit overwhelmingly recommends the Sony FS5. With 100% positive sentiment across 4 mentions, this is a clear community favorite.
What do Redditors love about the Sony FS5?
Common praise includes: "No, he wants an FX6.
Seriously though, video cameras are better for just that-wouldn't trade my FS5 II for anything other than an FX6, MAYBE an FX3."
What are the downsides of the Sony FS5?
With only 0 negative mentions out of 4, there are few common complaints.
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Sony FS5 has 4) tend to have more reliable scores.
4 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 7/26/2026