Testbench CAMERA TEST Announced alongside the S5II at the beginning of 2023, the S5IIX has rudely kept many keen potential owners waiting. But now it’s here, there are some key questions we need to settle. Firstly, what are the main differences between the S5II and the S5IIX? Secondly, if you’re in the market for either one of these cameras, which should you choose and why? And finally, was the S5IIX, touted as the ultimate hybrid camera for creators, worth the wait? In this review, I’m going to dive into all of the above.
The S5IIX costs £2,299 body only, which is £299 more than its sister camera, the S5IIX. So with much of its competition actually coming from within its own stable, what does the S5IIX offer that helps it…