Freefly Ember S5K
The S35 Gpixel sensor captures 5K at 600 fps and 4K at 800 fps with a global shutter, making extreme slow-motion drone footage possible from a compact 830g body. It records 10-bit ProRes directly to a 4TB internal NVMe SSD and uses an Active EF mount for broad lens compatibility without external recorders. This camera is best for aerial cinematographers and high-speed specialists who need sustained, high-resolution slow-motion capture on a drone payload.
Type cinema
Sensor 21MP full-frame
Video 5K
Weight 830 g
33 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 21 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Shooting
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 5K |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Codec | ProRes 10-Bit |
Build
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.8 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | ✓ |
vs Competition
| Spec | Freefly Ember S5K | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 21MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 26MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 759 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 30 | 120 | 75 | 40 |
| Video | 5K | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 830 | 579 | 1160 | 646 | 575 | 608 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freefly Ember S5K | 38.3 | 39.9 | 53.5 | 33.9 | 82.4 | 52.7 | 47 | 29.5 | 73.9 | 0 | 35.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 24 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.9 | 98 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 8.7 | 89.2 |
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare | 97 | 87.8 | 95.6 | 99.6 | 92.2 | 95.5 | 96.7 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 17 | 89.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.4 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 91.9 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 22 | 89.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95 | 92.6 | 90.5 | 66.2 | 97.4 | 98.8 | 96.1 | 14.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall33.4
- Video45.3
- Travel25.7
- Youtube32
- Beginner25.1
- Vlogging18.5
- Streaming35.6
- Photography29.7
- Wedding Events31.4
- Sports Wildlife26.8
- Product Photography35.7
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