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
FX9
Full-frame 6K XDCAM camcorder with Dual Base ISO, S-Cinetone, Fast Hybrid AF, variable ND, and oversampled DCI 4K up to 60p.
$10,998
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
FX5 is 6.9 years newer.
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Wins
FX5
Wins
FX9
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AFX5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AFX5 has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 4,000)
- AFX5 has lower Weight (734 g vs 2000 g)
- AFX5 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AFX5 has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
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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FX9
146 × 143 × 229 mm
2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)
FX5 is 14mm narrower, 64mm shorter, and 142mm thinner than FX9.
FX5 is 1266 g lighter than FX9.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm FX5 · 229mm FX9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
FX5
132 × 79 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX9
146 × 143 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
FX9
146 × 229 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
FX9
35.7 × 18.8 mm · APS-C
671 mm² area
1.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
FX5
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
FX9
✓ 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
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
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 4,000 — higher is better
Weight
734 g vs 2000 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FX9
Codecs
Adds XAVC-I, XAVC-L, MPEG HD422
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 142.5, 229
Card types
Adds XQD, SD, SDHC…
Resolution
19 MP vs 16.6 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 800
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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)
FX9
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 6K Exmor R oversampling
- ✓Dual Base ISO 800 / 4000
- ✓S-Cinetone + S-Log3
- ✓Built-in variable ND (1/4–1/128)
- ✓12G-SDI + dual XQD slots
Cons
- –Large shoulder-cam form factor
- –Body-only is 2 kg
- –XQD media (not CFexpress)
- –6K not recorded natively (oversampled 4K)
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, FX5 or FX9?
FX5 scores 8.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for FX9 — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the FX5 and FX9?
FX5 is 16.6 MP and FX9 is 19 MP, so the FX9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the FX5 and FX9 have in-body image stabilization?
FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX9 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the FX5 and FX9?
FX5 weighs 734 g and FX9 weighs 2000 g, so the FX5 is 1266 g lighter.
Do the FX5 and FX9 record 4K video?
FX5: 4K up to 120p. FX9: 6K oversampled → DCI 4K / UHD 4K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the FX5 and FX9 weather sealed?
FX5: Yes. FX9: Yes.
How much does each cost?
FX5 launched at $4,899 and FX9 at $10,998. The FX5 is $6,099 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.