Canon
EOS C70
Super 35 cinema box with RF mount, 4K 120p, Canon Log 2/3, and built-in ND for documentary crews.
$5,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
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 5.9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C70
Wins
FX5
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS C70 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS C70 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS C70 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- AEOS C70 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
- BFX5 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C70
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX5
132 × 79 × 87 mm
734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
EOS C70 is 6mm wider, 19mm taller, and 1mm thicker than FX5.
EOS C70 is 14 g lighter than FX5.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS C70 · 87mm FX5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C70
138 × 98 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 C70
138 × 88 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX5
132 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C70
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C70
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 C70
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
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 C70 supports it
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Reasons to choose
FX5
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.3, 79, 86.95
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
EVF resolution
7,070,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Resolution
16.6 MP vs 8.85 MP — 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
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 120 frames
- ✓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 C70
Pros
- ✓4K 120p internal
- ✓Built-in ND filters
- ✓Dual pixel AF in cinema form
- ✓RF mount flexibility
Cons
- –Super 35 not full-frame
- –No stills-first ergonomics
- –Large for gimbal work
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 C70
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS C70 or FX5?
EOS C70 scores 9.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for FX5 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C70 and FX5?
EOS C70 is 8.85 MP and FX5 is 16.6 MP, so the FX5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C70 and FX5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C70 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 C70 and FX5?
EOS C70 weighs 720 g and FX5 weighs 734 g, so the EOS C70 is 14 g lighter.
Do the EOS C70 and FX5 record 4K video?
EOS C70: 4K up to 60p. FX5: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C70 and FX5 weather sealed?
EOS C70: Yes. FX5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS C70 launched at $5,499 and FX5 at $4,899. The FX5 is $600 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.