Gear
SUMMARY
Sony is developing a 65mm-format sensor for its modular Venice cinema system, offering a medium format option that is 2.2 times larger than a full-frame E-Mount sensor. This new sensor is capable of 9.7K video and rivals other medium format cinema cameras. While not expected until early 2027, Sony previewed the technology at CineGear 2026, with initial images and footage now emerging. The Rialto 65mm sensor can be attached directly to the Venice 2 or used with a cable system, marking Sony's entry into the medium format cinema market.
TAKEAWAYS
Sony is developing a 65mm-format sensor for its Venice cinema system.
The new sensor is 2.2 times larger than a full-frame E-Mount sensor.
First images of the Rialto 65mm sensor were shown at CineGear 2026.
The sensor is capable of 9.7K video and targets the medium format cinema market.