Sony
Alpha 5000
Ultra-compact entry E-mount body that brought mirrorless to the mass market.
$399
Launch priceReleased Apr 2014
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 12.3 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 5000
Wins
FX5
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 5000 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- AAlpha 5000 has higher Burst (electronic) (11 fps vs 0 fps)
- BFX5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AAlpha 5000 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- BFX5 has higher EVF resolution (7,070,000 vs 2,360,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareAlpha 5000
110 × 63 × 33 mm
269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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FX5
132 × 79 × 87 mm
734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
Alpha 5000 is 23mm narrower, 16mm shorter, and 54mm thinner than FX5.
Alpha 5000 is 465 g lighter than FX5.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Alpha 5000 · 87mm FX5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 5000
110 × 63 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.
Alpha 5000
110 × 33 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
FX5
132 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 5000
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 5000
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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
Alpha 5000
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
11 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.6, 62.8, 32.7
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
Weight
269 g vs 734 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
Resolution
20.1 MP vs 16.6 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FX5
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 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…
EVF resolution
7,070,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only FX5 supports it
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 759
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 5000
Pros
- ✓Very affordable
- ✓Compact
- ✓20MP APS-C
- ✓Flip screen
Cons
- –No EVF
- –Very dated
- –Limited controls
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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Sony Alpha 5000
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Alpha 5000 or FX5?
FX5 scores 5.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Alpha 5000 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 5000 and FX5?
Alpha 5000 is 20.1 MP and FX5 is 16.6 MP, so the Alpha 5000 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 5000 and FX5 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 5000 does not have IBIS, while FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 5000 and FX5?
Alpha 5000 weighs 269 g and FX5 weighs 734 g, so the Alpha 5000 is 465 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 5000 and FX5 record 4K video?
Alpha 5000: 4K up to 60p. FX5: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 5000 and FX5 weather sealed?
Alpha 5000: No. FX5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 5000 launched at $399 and FX5 at $4,899. The Alpha 5000 is $4,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.