Sony
FX3
Compact full-frame cinema line camera with S-Cinetone and pro video ergonomics.
$3,899
Launch priceReleased Feb 2021
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 5.5 years newer.
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Wins
FX3
Wins
FX5
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AFX3 has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- AFX3 has higher Burst (electronic) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- AFX3 has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 800)
- AFX3 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- AFX3 has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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FX3
130 × 78 × 85 mm
715 g (1.58 lb / 25.22 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
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FX5
132 × 79 × 87 mm
734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
FX3 is 3mm narrower, 1mm shorter, and 2mm thinner than FX5.
FX3 is 19 g lighter than FX5.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm FX3 · 87mm FX5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
FX3
130 × 78 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.
FX3
130 × 85 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX5
132 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FX3
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
FX3
✓ 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
FX3
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 129.7, 77.8, 84.5
ISO min (native)
80 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Weight
715 g vs 734 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
FX5
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.3, 79, 86.95
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2
Subject recognition
Adds Bird
Resolution
16.6 MP vs 12.1 MP — higher is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 627 — 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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
FX3
Pros
- ✓Cinema form factor
- ✓S-Log3 / S-Cinetone
- ✓Compact for gimbals
- ✓Full-frame sensor
Cons
- –No EVF
- –Still photo ergonomics limited
- –Single card slot
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, FX3 or FX5?
FX3 scores 6.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for FX5 — 715g — manageable for travel.
What's the resolution difference between the FX3 and FX5?
FX3 is 12.1 MP and FX5 is 16.6 MP, so the FX5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the FX3 and FX5 have in-body image stabilization?
FX3 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 FX3 and FX5?
FX3 weighs 715 g and FX5 weighs 734 g, so the FX3 is 19 g lighter.
Do the FX3 and FX5 record 4K video?
FX3: 4K up to 120p. FX5: 4K up to 120p.
Are the FX3 and FX5 weather sealed?
FX3: Yes. FX5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
FX3 launched at $3,899 and FX5 at $4,899. The FX3 is $1,000 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.