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
NEX-7
Historic 24MP APS-C NEX flagship with tri-dial controls and built-in EVF.
$1,349
Launch priceReleased Oct 2011
FX5 is 14.8 years newer.
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Wins
FX5
Wins
NEX-7
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BNEX-7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BNEX-7 has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 0 fps)
- BNEX-7 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- AFX5 has higher EVF resolution (7,070,000 vs 2,360,000)
- BNEX-7 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
NEX-7
120 × 67 × 43 mm
400 g (0.88 lb / 14.11 oz)
FX5 is 12mm wider, 12mm taller, and 44mm thicker than NEX-7.
FX5 is 334 g heavier than NEX-7.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm FX5 · 43mm NEX-7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
FX5
132 × 79 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
NEX-7
120 × 67 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
NEX-7
120 × 43 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
NEX-7
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
2.3× 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
NEX-7
✓ 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
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.3, 79, 86.95
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2…
EVF resolution
7,070,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only FX5 supports it
Weather sealing
Only FX5 supports it
Reasons to choose
NEX-7
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
15 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 119.9, 66.9, 42.6
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only NEX-7 supports it
Weight
400 g vs 734 g — lower is better
Resolution
24.3 MP vs 16.6 MP — 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
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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)
NEX-7
Pros
- ✓Historic NEX flagship
- ✓Tri-dial controls
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓24MP for era
Cons
- –Very old AF
- –No 4K
- –Superseded long ago
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, FX5 or NEX-7?
NEX-7 scores 7.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for FX5 — 400g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the FX5 and NEX-7?
FX5 is 16.6 MP and NEX-7 is 24.3 MP, so the NEX-7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the FX5 and NEX-7 have in-body image stabilization?
FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while NEX-7 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the FX5 and NEX-7?
FX5 weighs 734 g and NEX-7 weighs 400 g, so the NEX-7 is 334 g lighter.
Do the FX5 and NEX-7 record 4K video?
FX5: 4K up to 120p. NEX-7: 4K up to 60p.
Are the FX5 and NEX-7 weather sealed?
FX5: Yes. NEX-7: No.
How much does each cost?
FX5 launched at $4,899 and NEX-7 at $1,349. The NEX-7 is $3,550 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.