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
RX100 VI
1-inch pocket camera with 24–200mm zoom and real-time Eye AF — the travel zoom king.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2018
FX5 is 8.2 years newer.
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Wins
FX5
Wins
RX100 VI
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BRX100 VI has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BRX100 VI has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 0 fps)
- BRX100 VI has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- BRX100 VI has lower Weight (301 g vs 734 g)
- BRX100 VI 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
RX100 VI
102 × 58 × 42 mm
301 g (0.66 lb / 10.62 oz)
FX5 is 31mm wider, 21mm taller, and 45mm thicker than RX100 VI.
FX5 is 433 g heavier than RX100 VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm FX5 · 42mm RX100 VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
FX5
132 × 79 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
RX100 VI
102 × 58 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
RX100 VI
102 × 42 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
RX100 VI
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
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
RX100 VI: 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
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2…
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
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Reasons to choose
RX100 VI
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 101.6, 58.1, 42
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
Weight
301 g vs 734 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only RX100 VI supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
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)
RX100 VI
Pros
- ✓24–200mm pocket zoom
- ✓Real-time Eye AF
- ✓Pop-up EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Small controls
- –Superseded by VII
Decided which one is right for you?
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Sony RX100 VI
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, FX5 or RX100 VI?
FX5 scores 5.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for RX100 VI — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the FX5 and RX100 VI?
FX5 is 16.6 MP and RX100 VI is 20.1 MP, so the RX100 VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the FX5 and RX100 VI have in-body image stabilization?
FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while RX100 VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the FX5 and RX100 VI?
FX5 weighs 734 g and RX100 VI weighs 301 g, so the RX100 VI is 433 g lighter.
Do the FX5 and RX100 VI record 4K video?
FX5: 4K up to 120p. RX100 VI: 4K up to 60p.
Are the FX5 and RX100 VI weather sealed?
FX5: Yes. RX100 VI: No.
How much does each cost?
FX5 launched at $4,899 and RX100 VI at $1,199. The RX100 VI is $3,700 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.