Summary
- Sony FX5 body reportedly priced at €5,400
- FX5 kit with XLR-H2 handle priced at €6,000
- Optional DVF-EL1 OLED viewfinder listed at €750
- XLR-H2 handle priced at approximately €900 separately
- Pricing was reported by Spanish outlet LOS40
- Sony Alpha Rumors had previously suggested a price close to €5,500
- European availability is scheduled for August 2026
The first European pricing information for the Sony FX5 places the camera body at around €5,400 and the kit with the new XLR handle at approximately €6,000.
Following the official announcement of the Sony FX5 on July 22, 2026, European publications began reporting the first prices for the new Cinema Line camera and its optional accessories. The FX5 body is listed at €5,400, while the kit with the XLR-H2 handle is priced at €6,000.
The pricing is important because it shows where Sony is positioning the new camera in the European market. The FX5 sits above the FX3 while remaining below larger and more expensive Cinema Line systems, offering Open Gate capture, internal X-OCN RAW recording and a new stacked sensor.
Where the European prices were found
The reported price of approximately €5,400 for the body and €6,000 for the kit with the XLR handle appeared in a Spanish article published by LOS40, which presented the new FX5 alongside the prices of its main accessories.
Sony Alpha Rumors had also reported before the official announcement that the European body price would be close to €5,500. The later €5,400 figure is very close to that initial information.
These prices were not included in Sony’s Greek press release, which only confirmed the start of pre-orders and the camera’s planned August 2026 release.
Sony FX5 and accessory pricing
The Sony FX5 body is reported to cost €5,400.
The version bundled with the new XLR-H2 handle is listed at €6,000.
The optional DVF-EL1 OLED viewfinder is reported at €750, while the XLR-H2 handle as a separate accessory is priced at approximately €900.
Prices may vary slightly between European markets depending on taxes, retail policies and available bundles.
What the more expensive kit includes
The more expensive FX5 kit includes the XLR-H2 handle, which features two XLR/TRS combination inputs and supports up to four channels of audio recording.
Audio can be recorded at up to 96 kHz and 32-bit float, reducing the risk of distortion when sound levels change suddenly.
The handle connects directly through the camera’s Multi Interface Shoe and transfers the audio signal digitally without requiring a separate cable.
Availability
Pre-orders for the ILME-FX5 with the XLR handle and the body-only ILME-FX5B began on July 22, 2026.
The Sony FX5 is scheduled to become available in August 2026.
What we think
The €5,400 price places the FX5 in a highly competitive but demanding category. Open Gate capture, internal X-OCN RAW, the stacked sensor and professional production tools help justify the premium over the FX3. However, the total system cost rises considerably once the XLR handle, viewfinder, high-speed memory cards and other essential accessories are added.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Sony FX5 cost in Europe?
The camera body is reported to cost approximately €5,400.
How much is the Sony FX5 with the XLR handle?
The kit with the XLR-H2 handle is listed at approximately €6,000.
How much does the OLED viewfinder cost?
The optional DVF-EL1 is reported to cost approximately €750.
Where did the pricing information come from?
The prices were found in an article published by LOS40, while Sony Alpha Rumors had previously suggested a body price close to €5,500.
When will the Sony FX5 be released?
European availability is scheduled for August 2026.
