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
PXW-Z200
AI-powered XDCAM with 1-inch Exmor RS sensor, 20x G Lens zoom, 4K60/120p, 12G-SDI, XAVC MXF, variable ND, and RTMP/SRT streaming.
$3,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
FX5 is 1.9 years newer.
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Wins
FX5
Wins
PXW-Z200
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BPXW-Z200 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 0 fps)
- BPXW-Z200 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 0 fps)
- BPXW-Z200 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- AFX5 has lower Weight (734 g vs 1960 g)
- BPXW-Z200 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
PXW-Z200
176 × 201 × 371 mm
1960 g (4.32 lb / 69.14 oz)
FX5 is 43mm narrower, 122mm shorter, and 284mm thinner than PXW-Z200.
FX5 is 1226 g lighter than PXW-Z200.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm FX5 · 371mm PXW-Z200
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
FX5
132 × 79 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
PXW-Z200
176 × 201 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
PXW-Z200
176 × 371 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
PXW-Z200
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
7.3× 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
PXW-Z200: 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
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.3, 79, 86.95
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
Weight
734 g vs 1960 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only FX5 supports it
Reasons to choose
PXW-Z200
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 175.6, 201.3, 371.1
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
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 PXW-Z200 supports it
Codecs
Adds XAVC MXF, MPEG HD422
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
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
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)
PXW-Z200
Pros
- ✓12G-SDI + timecode in/out for broadcast
- ✓XAVC MXF / XAVC S-I / XAVC HS codecs
- ✓AI subject recognition AF + auto framing
- ✓4K up to 60p / 120p slow motion
- ✓Variable ND (1/4–1/128) + S-Cinetone
Cons
- –Premium over HXR-NX800
- –Heavy at 1.96 kg body-only
- –Some MXF features require firmware 2.0+
- –C3 Portal streaming is paid add-on
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 landscape, FX5 or PXW-Z200?
FX5 scores 5.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for PXW-Z200 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the FX5 and PXW-Z200?
FX5 is 16.6 MP and PXW-Z200 is 14 MP, so the FX5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the FX5 and PXW-Z200 have in-body image stabilization?
FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while PXW-Z200 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the FX5 and PXW-Z200?
FX5 weighs 734 g and PXW-Z200 weighs 1960 g, so the FX5 is 1226 g lighter.
Do the FX5 and PXW-Z200 record 4K video?
FX5: 4K up to 120p. PXW-Z200: 4K up to 60p.
Are the FX5 and PXW-Z200 weather sealed?
FX5: Yes. PXW-Z200: No.
How much does each cost?
FX5 launched at $4,899 and PXW-Z200 at $3,999. The PXW-Z200 is $900 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.