Canon
EOS C500 Mark II
Full-frame cinema flagship with 5.9K 60p, dual gain sensor, and modular design.
$15,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
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 6.9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C500 Mark II
Wins
FX5
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS C500 Mark II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C500 Mark II
162 × 138 × 163 mm
1750 g (3.86 lb / 61.73 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX5
132 × 79 × 87 mm
734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
EOS C500 Mark II is 30mm wider, 59mm taller, and 76mm thicker than FX5.
EOS C500 Mark II is 1016 g heavier than FX5.
Depth (front-to-back): 163mm EOS C500 Mark II · 87mm FX5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C500 Mark II
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 C500 Mark II
162 × 163 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX5
132 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C500 Mark II
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 C500 Mark II: mount data unavailable
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 C500 Mark II
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 163
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
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
Weight
734 g vs 1750 g — lower is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Resolution
16.6 MP vs 8.85 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
7,070,000 vs 5,760,000 — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.9 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C500 Mark II
Pros
- ✓5.9K full-frame
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓Modular design
- ✓Pro cinema I/O
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large body
- –Requires cinema lenses
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)
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Canon EOS C500 Mark II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS C500 Mark II or FX5?
EOS C500 Mark II scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for FX5 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and FX5?
EOS C500 Mark II is 8.85 MP and FX5 is 16.6 MP, so the FX5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and FX5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C500 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and FX5?
EOS C500 Mark II weighs 1750 g and FX5 weighs 734 g, so the FX5 is 1016 g lighter.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and FX5 record 4K video?
EOS C500 Mark II: 4K up to 120p. FX5: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C500 Mark II and FX5 weather sealed?
EOS C500 Mark II: Yes. FX5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS C500 Mark II launched at $15,999 and FX5 at $4,899. The FX5 is $11,100 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.