Sony
FX30
Super 35 cinema camera with 4K 120p and affordable entry to Sony Cinema Line.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Sep 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 3.9 years newer.
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Wins
FX30
Wins
FX5
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AFX30 has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- AFX30 has higher Burst (electronic) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- AFX30 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- AFX30 has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AFX30 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 12,800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareFX30
130 × 78 × 85 mm
646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX5
132 × 79 × 87 mm
734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
FX30 is 3mm narrower, 1mm shorter, and 2mm thinner than FX5.
FX30 is 88 g lighter than FX5.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm FX30 · 87mm FX5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
FX30
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.
FX30
130 × 85 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX5
132 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FX30
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
FX30
✓ 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
FX30
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)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Resolution
26 MP vs 16.6 MP — higher is better
Weight
646 g vs 734 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
FX5
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.3, 79, 86.95
AA filter
Only FX5 supports it
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2
AF points / zones
759 vs 495 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓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.
FX30
Pros
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Affordable cinema
- ✓Active cooling
- ✓Log profiles
Cons
- –Super 35 crop
- –26MP stills crop
- –No full-frame
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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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, FX30 or FX5?
FX30 scores 8.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for FX5 — 646g — compact and travel-friendly.
What's the resolution difference between the FX30 and FX5?
FX30 is 26 MP and FX5 is 16.6 MP, so the FX30 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the FX30 and FX5 have in-body image stabilization?
FX30 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the FX30 and FX5?
FX30 weighs 646 g and FX5 weighs 734 g, so the FX30 is 88 g lighter.
Do the FX30 and FX5 record 4K video?
FX30: 4K up to 120p. FX5: 4K up to 120p.
Are the FX30 and FX5 weather sealed?
FX30: Yes. FX5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
FX30 launched at $1,799 and FX5 at $4,899. The FX30 is $3,100 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.