Sony
Alpha 7CR
61MP compact full-frame for resolution in a small body.
$2,999
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
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 2.8 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7CR
Wins
FX5
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7CR has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 0 fps)
- AAlpha 7CR has higher Burst (electronic) (7 fps vs 0 fps)
- AAlpha 7CR has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- AAlpha 7CR has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 16.6 MP)
- BFX5 has higher EVF resolution (7,070,000 vs 2,359,296)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareAlpha 7CR
124 × 71 × 63 mm
515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX5
132 × 79 × 87 mm
734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
Alpha 7CR is 8mm narrower, 8mm shorter, and 24mm thinner than FX5.
Alpha 7CR is 219 g lighter than FX5.
Depth (front-to-back): 63mm Alpha 7CR · 87mm FX5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7CR
124 × 71 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.
Alpha 7CR
124 × 63 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX5
132 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7CR
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7CR
✓ 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 7CR
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
7 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124, 71.1, 63.4
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
Resolution
61 MP vs 16.6 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
Weight
515 g vs 734 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
FX5
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.3, 79, 86.95
EVF resolution
7,070,000 vs 2,359,296 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 120 frames
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 7CR
Pros
- ✓61MP in compact form
- ✓AI AF
- ✓High detail for landscapes
Cons
- –Smaller body ergonomics
- –Slower burst than A7R V
- –Price premium for size
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)
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Sony Alpha 7CR
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Alpha 7CR or FX5?
Alpha 7CR scores 8.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for FX5 — 61MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7CR and FX5?
Alpha 7CR is 61 MP and FX5 is 16.6 MP, so the Alpha 7CR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7CR and FX5 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7CR has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7CR and FX5?
Alpha 7CR weighs 515 g and FX5 weighs 734 g, so the Alpha 7CR is 219 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7CR and FX5 record 4K video?
Alpha 7CR: 4K up to 60p. FX5: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 7CR and FX5 weather sealed?
Alpha 7CR: Yes. FX5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7CR launched at $2,999 and FX5 at $4,899. The Alpha 7CR is $1,900 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.