Canon
EOS R6 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2026
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 3 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
FX5
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 759)
- AEOS R6 V has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 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 R6 V is 7mm thinner than FX5 but it is also 10mm wider and 4mm taller.
EOS R6 V is 46 g lighter than FX5.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 87mm FX5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 mm
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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 R6 V
142 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX5
132 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 V
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 R6 V
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
6097 vs 759 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
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…
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
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 R6 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
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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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R6 V or FX5?
EOS R6 V scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for FX5 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and FX5?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and FX5 is 16.6 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and FX5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and FX5?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and FX5 weighs 734 g, so the EOS R6 V is 46 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and FX5 record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. FX5: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R6 V and FX5 weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. FX5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and FX5 at $4,899. The EOS R6 V is $2,400 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.