Canon
EOS C400
RF-mount Super 35 cinema camera with 6K 60p, Cinema RAW Light, and built-in 9-stop ND.
$7,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
Sony
FX5
2026 Cinema Line full-frame camera with 16.6MP stacked Exmor RS, 5K Open Gate, internal 16-bit X-OCN RAW, triple base ISO, and FX3-class compact mobility.
$4,899
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
FX5 is 1.9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C400
Wins
FX5
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS C400 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS C400 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS C400 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- BFX5 has higher Resolution (16.6 MP vs 6.2 MP)
- AEOS C400 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C400
162 × 138 × 130 mm
1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX5
132 × 79 × 87 mm
734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
EOS C400 is 30mm wider, 59mm taller, and 43mm thicker than FX5.
EOS C400 is 716 g heavier than FX5.
Depth (front-to-back): 130mm EOS C400 · 87mm FX5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C400
162 × 138 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX5
132 × 79 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS C400
162 × 130 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX5
132 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C400
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C400
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
FX5
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS C400
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 130
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS C400 supports it
Reasons to choose
FX5
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.3, 79, 86.95
Resolution
16.6 MP vs 6.2 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only FX5 supports it
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Weight
734 g vs 1450 g — lower is better
EVF resolution
7,070,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.9 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 120 frames
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C400
Pros
- ✓6K 60p internal
- ✓Built-in 9-stop ND
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓RF mount
Cons
- –Super 35 only
- –Premium price
- –Large media needs
FX5
Pros
- ✓5K Open Gate + internal X-OCN RAW (LT / C1 / C2)
- ✓Triple base ISO 800 / 4000 / 12800 + Dual Gain
- ✓15+ stops DR (S-Log3) + BIONZ XR2 AI AF
- ✓5K 60p / 4K 120p / FHD 240p at launch
- ✓Compact body with IBIS, cooling, dual card slots
Cons
- –Body-only $4,899 — XLR handle / OLED EVF optional
- –Open Gate X-OCN only at launch (XAVC Open Gate via FW)
- –4K 240p / 5K 120p planned for 2027 firmware
- –No built-in EVF (optional DVF-EL1)
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon EOS C400
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS C400 or FX5?
EOS C400 scores 9.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for FX5 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C400 and FX5?
EOS C400 is 6.2 MP and FX5 is 16.6 MP, so the FX5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C400 and FX5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C400 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C400 and FX5?
EOS C400 weighs 1450 g and FX5 weighs 734 g, so the FX5 is 716 g lighter.
Do the EOS C400 and FX5 record 4K video?
EOS C400: 6K 60p (max), 4K up to 120p. FX5: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C400 and FX5 weather sealed?
EOS C400: Yes. FX5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS C400 launched at $7,999 and FX5 at $4,899. The FX5 is $3,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.