Canon
EOS R5 C
Cinema-focused 45MP full-frame hybrid with active cooling, 8K RAW 60p, and Canon Cinema EOS video tools.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2022
Sony
FX30
Super 35 cinema camera with 4K 120p and affordable entry to Sony Cinema Line.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
FX30 is 8 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R5 C
Wins
FX30
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFX30 has higher IBIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BFX30 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (570 shots vs 220 shots)
- AEOS R5 C has higher Max video bit rate (1360 Mbps vs 600 Mbps)
- AEOS R5 C has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 495)
- AEOS R5 C has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 10 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R5 C
142 × 102 × 112 mm
770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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FX30
130 × 78 × 85 mm
646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)
EOS R5 C is 13mm wider, 24mm taller, and 27mm thicker than FX30.
EOS R5 C is 124 g heavier than FX30.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm EOS R5 C · 85mm FX30
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R5 C
142 × 102 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
FX30
130 × 78 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R5 C
142 × 112 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
FX30
130 × 85 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R5 C
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
FX30
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R5 C
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
FX30
✓ 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 R5 C
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, AVC-LongG, MP4…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 142.2, 101.6, 111.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Max video bit rate
1360 Mbps vs 600 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 495 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Resolution
45 MP vs 26 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FX30
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
IBIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.7, 77.8, 84.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
Battery life (CIPA)
570 shots vs 220 shots — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only FX30 supports it
Weight
646 g vs 770 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R5 C
Pros
- ✓8K RAW 60p internal recording with active cooling
- ✓Cinema EOS interface and professional video tools
- ✓45MP full-frame stills capability
- ✓4K 120p slow motion
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –Battery life is limited for high-end video
- –Larger body than the EOS R5
FX30
Pros
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Affordable cinema
- ✓Active cooling
- ✓Log profiles
Cons
- –Super 35 crop
- –26MP stills crop
- –No full-frame
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Canon EOS R5 C
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, EOS R5 C or FX30?
FX30 scores 8.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for EOS R5 C — 646g — compact and travel-friendly.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 C and FX30?
EOS R5 C is 45 MP and FX30 is 26 MP, so the EOS R5 C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R5 C and FX30 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R5 C does not have IBIS, while FX30 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R5 C or the FX30?
EOS R5 C reaches 20 fps electronic. FX30 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 C and FX30?
EOS R5 C weighs 770 g and FX30 weighs 646 g, so the FX30 is 124 g lighter.
Do the EOS R5 C and FX30 record 4K video?
EOS R5 C: 4K up to 120p. FX30: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R5 C and FX30 weather sealed?
EOS R5 C: Yes. FX30: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 220 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R5 C and 570 shots for the FX30, giving the FX30 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R5 C launched at $4,499 and FX30 at $1,799. The FX30 is $2,700 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.