Sony
FX2
Compact full-frame cinema camera with 4K 120p, S-Cinetone, and active cooling.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Feb 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 1.5 years newer.
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Wins
FX2
Wins
FX5
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AFX2 has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- AFX2 has higher Burst (electronic) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- AFX2 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- AFX2 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- BFX5 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareFX2
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX5
132 × 79 × 87 mm
734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
FX2 is 6mm wider, 19mm taller, and 1mm thicker than FX5.
FX2 is 14 g lighter than FX5.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm FX2 · 87mm FX5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
FX2
138 × 98 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.
FX2
138 × 88 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX5
132 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FX2
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
FX2
✓ 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
FX2
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
Resolution
33 MP vs 16.6 MP — higher is better
Weight
720 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
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
7,070,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2
EVF magnification
0.9 × vs 0.78 × — 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
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 120 frames
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
FX2
Pros
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓S-Cinetone / S-Log3
- ✓Compact cinema body
- ✓Active cooling
Cons
- –No EVF
- –Photo ergonomics limited
- –Premium price
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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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, FX2 or FX5?
FX2 scores 7.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for FX5 — 720g — manageable for travel.
What's the resolution difference between the FX2 and FX5?
FX2 is 33 MP and FX5 is 16.6 MP, so the FX2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the FX2 and FX5 have in-body image stabilization?
FX2 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the FX2 and FX5?
FX2 weighs 720 g and FX5 weighs 734 g, so the FX2 is 14 g lighter.
Do the FX2 and FX5 record 4K video?
FX2: 4K up to 60p. FX5: 4K up to 120p.
Are the FX2 and FX5 weather sealed?
FX2: Yes. FX5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
FX2 launched at $2,499 and FX5 at $4,899. The FX2 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 Sony press materials.