Fujifilm
GFX ETERNA 55
G-mount large-format cinema camera with a 102MP GFX sensor, 8K recording, variable ND, 12G-SDI, and pro I/O.
$16,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
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 11 months newer.
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Wins
GFX ETERNA 55
Wins
FX5
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFX5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AGFX ETERNA 55 has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 16.6 MP)
- AGFX ETERNA 55 has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BFX5 has lower Weight (734 g vs 2000 g)
- AGFX ETERNA 55 has lower ISO min (native) (400 vs 800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareGFX ETERNA 55
111 × 138 × 177 mm
2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX5
132 × 79 × 87 mm
734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
GFX ETERNA 55 is 22mm narrower than FX5 but it is also 59mm taller and 90mm thicker.
GFX ETERNA 55 is 1266 g heavier than FX5.
Depth (front-to-back): 177mm GFX ETERNA 55 · 87mm FX5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GFX ETERNA 55
111 × 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.
GFX ETERNA 55
111 × 177 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX5
132 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GFX ETERNA 55
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
1.7× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
GFX ETERNA 55: 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
GFX ETERNA 55
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 110.8, 138.2, 176.8
Resolution
102 MP vs 16.6 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike…
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SSD via USB
ISO min (native)
400 vs 800 — lower is better
Card slots
3 vs 2 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FX5
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -3.7 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.3, 79, 86.95
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2…
Weight
734 g vs 2000 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only FX5 supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GFX ETERNA 55
Pros
- ✓Large-format 8K cinema capture
- ✓Electronic variable ND
- ✓12G-SDI and GenLock
- ✓F-Log2 / F-Log2 C
Cons
- –Cinema-only body
- –Very expensive
- –Large and heavy
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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Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, GFX ETERNA 55 or FX5?
FX5 scores 6.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for GFX ETERNA 55 — Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX ETERNA 55 and FX5?
GFX ETERNA 55 is 102 MP and FX5 is 16.6 MP, so the GFX ETERNA 55 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GFX ETERNA 55 and FX5 have in-body image stabilization?
GFX ETERNA 55 does not have IBIS, while FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the GFX ETERNA 55 and FX5?
GFX ETERNA 55 weighs 2000 g and FX5 weighs 734 g, so the FX5 is 1266 g lighter.
Do the GFX ETERNA 55 and FX5 record 4K video?
GFX ETERNA 55: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. FX5: 4K up to 120p.
Are the GFX ETERNA 55 and FX5 weather sealed?
GFX ETERNA 55: Yes. FX5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
GFX ETERNA 55 launched at $16,499 and FX5 at $4,899. The FX5 is $11,600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Sony press materials.