RED
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Large-format global-shutter cinema flagship with 8K VV, 120fps, and pro broadcast I/O.
$44,500
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
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 4.3 years newer.
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Wins
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Wins
FX5
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AV-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- AV-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 0 fps)
- AV-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- BFX5 has lower Weight (734 g vs 3620 g)
- AV-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 108 × 150 mm
3620 g (7.98 lb / 127.69 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX5
132 × 79 × 87 mm
734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV is 17mm narrower than FX5 but it is also 29mm taller and 63mm thicker.
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV is 2886 g heavier than FX5.
Depth (front-to-back): 150mm V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV · 87mm FX5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 108 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.
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 150 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX5
132 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
40.96 × 21.6 mm · Full Frame
885 mm² area
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV: 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
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds REDCODE RAW HQ/MQ/LQ
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 115.5, 108, 149.63
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
Resolution
35.4 MP vs 16.6 MP — higher 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 3620 g — lower is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
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.
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Pros
- ✓8K VV global shutter
- ✓120fps 8K
- ✓Pro I/O
- ✓REDCODE RAW ecosystem
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Massive data rates
- –Requires pro crew
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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RED V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV or FX5?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for FX5 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV and FX5?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV is 35.4 MP and FX5 is 16.6 MP, so the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV and FX5 have in-body image stabilization?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV and FX5?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV weighs 3620 g and FX5 weighs 734 g, so the FX5 is 2886 g lighter.
Do the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV and FX5 record 4K video?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV: 8K VV (max), 4K up to 120p. FX5: 4K up to 120p.
Are the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV and FX5 weather sealed?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV: Yes. FX5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV launched at $44,500 and FX5 at $4,899. The FX5 is $39,601 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of RED and Sony press materials.