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
Sony
FX6
Full-frame cinema camcorder with dual base ISO and pro broadcast features.
$5,999
Launch priceReleased Nov 2020
FX5 is 5.8 years newer.
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Wins
FX5
Wins
FX6
9 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AFX5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BFX6 has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AFX5 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AFX5 has higher Resolution (16.6 MP vs 10.2 MP)
- AFX5 has higher EVF resolution (7,070,000 vs 5,760,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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FX5
132 × 79 × 87 mm
734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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FX6
114 × 116 × 153 mm
890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
FX5 is 37mm shorter and 66mm thinner than FX6 but it is also 18mm wider.
FX5 is 156 g lighter than FX6.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm FX5 · 153mm FX6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
FX5
132 × 79 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
FX6
114 × 116 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
FX5
132 × 87 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX6
114 × 153 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
FX6
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
FX5
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
FX6: mount data unavailable
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
FX5
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2…
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher 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
Internal RAW video
Only FX5 supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only FX5 supports it
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Bluetooth
Only FX5 supports it
Reasons to choose
FX6
Codecs
Adds XAVC-I, XAVC-L, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114, 116, 153
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD card
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 800
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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)
FX6
Pros
- ✓Dual base ISO
- ✓Pro cinema workflow
- ✓Internal XAVC
- ✓ND filters
Cons
- –Fixed lens mount needs adapters
- –Large for solo travel
- –Premium price
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, FX5 or FX6?
FX5 scores 8.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for FX6 — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the FX5 and FX6?
FX5 is 16.6 MP and FX6 is 10.2 MP, so the FX5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the FX5 and FX6 have in-body image stabilization?
FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX6 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the FX5 and FX6?
FX5 weighs 734 g and FX6 weighs 890 g, so the FX5 is 156 g lighter.
Do the FX5 and FX6 record 4K video?
FX5: 4K up to 120p. FX6: 4K up to 60p.
Are the FX5 and FX6 weather sealed?
FX5: Yes. FX6: Yes.
How much does each cost?
FX5 launched at $4,899 and FX6 at $5,999. The FX5 is $1,100 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.