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
RX10 V
Fifth-gen 1-inch bridge with ZEISS 24–600mm f/2.4–4 zoom, BIONZ XR + AI AF, 30fps blackout-free bursts, 4K 120p video, and NP-FZ100 battery — successor to RX10 IV.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
FX5
Wins
RX10 V
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BRX10 V has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- BRX10 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 0 fps)
- AFX5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BRX10 V has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- AFX5 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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
RX10 V
136 × 95 × 151 mm
1111 g (2.45 lb / 39.19 oz)
FX5 is 4mm narrower, 16mm shorter, and 64mm thinner than RX10 V.
FX5 is 377 g lighter than RX10 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm FX5 · 151mm RX10 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
FX5
132 × 79 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
RX10 V
136 × 95 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
RX10 V
136 × 151 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
RX10 V
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
RX10 V: 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 -3 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.3, 79, 86.95
Internal RAW video
Only FX5 supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only FX5 supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
EVF resolution
7,070,000 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
RX10 V
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.4, 94.5, 151.3
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Resolution
20.1 MP vs 16.6 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 120 frames
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
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)
RX10 V
Pros
- ✓24–600mm f/2.4–4 ZEISS 25x zoom
- ✓20.1MP stacked Exmor RS + BIONZ XR / AI AF
- ✓30fps blackout-free with AF/AE tracking
- ✓4K 60p / 4K 120p + S-Cinetone / S-Log3
- ✓NP-FZ100 (~630 shots) + USB-C PD
Cons
- –1-inch sensor vs interchangeable systems
- –Large bridge body (~1111 g)
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –Premium $2,299 MSRP
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, FX5 or RX10 V?
FX5 scores 5.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for RX10 V — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the FX5 and RX10 V?
FX5 is 16.6 MP and RX10 V is 20.1 MP, so the RX10 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the FX5 and RX10 V have in-body image stabilization?
FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while RX10 V uses Optical SteadyShot + Active Mode (electronic + optical for video) (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the FX5 and RX10 V?
FX5 weighs 734 g and RX10 V weighs 1111 g, so the FX5 is 377 g lighter.
Do the FX5 and RX10 V record 4K video?
FX5: 4K up to 120p. RX10 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the FX5 and RX10 V weather sealed?
FX5: Yes. RX10 V: Yes.
How much does each cost?
FX5 launched at $4,899 and RX10 V at $2,299. The RX10 V is $2,600 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.