RED KOMODO-X
Cinema camera · Canon RF · Announced May 2023
Official site on red.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
Typically A$9,707–A$11,995 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · body only · in stock
A$11,995
at Camera Electronic7% above its 30-day average
- Super 35 sensor: 19.9 MP, Global Shutter CMOS
- In-body stabilisation: None
- Top video mode: 6K, 4K up to 120p · 10-bit internal · internal raw
- Subject-detection AF: Human
- Viewfinder: None
- Weight with battery: 1,188 g
KOMODO-X overview
The RED KOMODO-X is a 19.9 MP Super 35 cinema camera for Canon RF, announced by RED in May 2023.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits video. It is a weaker pick for slow handheld shots with unstabilised lenses, paid jobs that need a backup card and eye-level shooting in bright sun.
New, it sells for A$11,995 to A$19,660.73 at the 2 stores we track in Australia that have it in stock. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost A$9,707 to A$11,995 new.
Worth comparing it with the Canon EOS C400, Sony FX6 and Canon EOS C500 Mark II.
Where to buy the KOMODO-X in Australia
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Camera ElectronicBest price
New· Body onlyIn stock· ×2 listings
Authorized dealer · Canon RF version
A$11,995
Georges Cameras
New· Body onlyIn stock
Authorized dealer · Canon RF version
A$19,660.73
5% off
A$20,805Georges Cameras
New· Body onlyIn stock
Authorized dealer · Canon RF version
A$20,804
Georges Cameras
New· Body onlyOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Canon RF version
A$9,707.20
20% off
A$12,135
More used RED KOMODO-X on eBayPaid linkSingle sellers, auctions included: check the listing's condition and returns.
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Things to know
- 19.9 MP Super 35 Global Shutter CMOS sensor; no in-body stabilisation, so steadiness comes from stabilised lenses.
- Autofocus recognises people.
- Video up to 6K (4K up to 120p), 10-bit internal, internal raw; mic and headphone jacks.
- 2.9-inch fixed touchscreen; no viewfinder.
- USB-C port.
- 1,188 g with battery and card; 101 × 95 × 129 mm.
- One card slot (CFexpress B).
- No used body-only listings at the stores we track in Australia today: check eBay and the Used filter.
Good for
- Video (6K, 10-bit internal)
Not the best for
- Slow handheld shots with unstabilised lenses (no in-body stabilisation)
- Paid jobs that need a backup card (one card slot)
- Eye-level shooting in bright sun (no viewfinder)
From the KOMODO-X's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest in the US: about 15% under the Australian price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United StatesCheapest | $6,995≈ A$10,181 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | £4,686.70≈ A$9,130 |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia(you) | A$11,995 | — |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
No used KOMODO-X listings at the stores we track yet. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
Videos
Reviews, comparisons and sample footage of the KOMODO-X, on YouTube.
Discussions & forums
What owners say about the KOMODO-X elsewhere, and here.
- r/canonRED owners
- r/photographyGeneral photography
- r/videographyFilmmakers
- DPReview forumsFind the RED forum
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More options
Alternatives to the KOMODO-X
Other Canon RF cameras
- Canon EOS C70 · 2020
- Canon EOS R100 · 2023
- Canon EOS R50 · 2023
- Canon EOS R8 · 2023
- Canon EOS C80 · 2024
- Canon EOS R1 · 2024
- Canon EOS R5 Mark II · 2024
- Canon EOS R6 Mark II · 2022
KOMODO-X specifications
Overview
- Type
- Cinema camera
- Announced
- May 2023
- US launch price
- $9,995
- Lens
- Interchangeable
Sensor & image
- Sensor size
- Super 35
- Sensor type
- Global Shutter CMOS
- Resolution
- 19.9 MP
- Native ISO
- 250–12,800
- In-body stabilisation
- No
Speed & autofocus
- Burst (mechanical)
- —
- Burst (electronic)
- —
- Fastest shutter (mech.)
- —
- Fastest shutter (elec.)
- —
- AF points
- —
- Subject detection
- Human
Video
- Max resolution
- 6K
- 4K frame rate
- 120p
- 10-bit internal
- Yes
- Internal raw video
- Yes
- Mic input
- Yes
- Headphone jack
- Yes
Viewfinder & screen
- Viewfinder
- None
- Rear screen
- 2.9", 6.22M dots
- Screen articulation
- Fixed
- Touchscreen
- Yes
Body & battery
- Weight (with battery)
- 1,188 g
- Dimensions (W×H×D)
- 101.26 × 95.26 × 129.37 mm
- Weather sealed
- —
- Battery (CIPA shots)
- —
- Card slots
- 1 · CFexpress B
- USB-C
- Yes
- Built-in flash
- No
- Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi
Low light & noise
4.3 µm pixels
19.9 MP on a super 35 sensor, ISO up to 12,800
Bigger pixels gather more light each, so they tend to show less noise at high ISO, but sensor design matters as much. For real noise at ISO 6400, these sites measure it:
- Photons to Photos: dynamic range vs ISO ↗Photographic dynamic range measured at every ISO, bodies on one chart
- Photons to Photos: noise vs ISO ↗Read noise at every ISO from lab tests: lower is cleaner in the shadows
- DPReview studio scene ↗The same scene shot by each camera at the ISO you pick, side by side
- DPReview reviews ↗Full reviews with high-ISO samples
- Low-light video tests ↗Real-world high-ISO footage on YouTube
How it stacks up
Suggested kit
The body and lenses that fit it natively, picked by focal range and price from our catalog. Lowest new price today in Australia.
| RED KOMODO-XThe body. | A$11,995 |
| Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | ArtA well-known third-party standard zoom at a price that suits this body: 27–64mm equivalent covers rooms, street and portraits. | A$1,187.15 |
| Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | ContemporaryA bright f/1.4 prime for low light and soft backgrounds, at 37mm equivalent. | A$639 |
| Sigma 50-120mm F2.8 DC OS | ContemporaryReaches 80–192mm equivalent for sport, wildlife and faraway detail. | A$1,095 |
| Total | A$14,916.15 |
Lenses for the KOMODO-X
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Wide
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Accessories for the KOMODO-X
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Cages & rigs
Kondor Blue RED Komodo X Cage System Raven Black / Top Plate
Cheapest cage for the KOMODO-X at Camera Electronic · New · 21 options
Tripods & heads
Kondor Blue Bottom Plate for RED KOMODO & KOMODO-X Raven Black
Cheapest tripod for the KOMODO-X at Georges Cameras · New · 2 options