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 VII
Premium 1-inch pocket camera with 24–200mm zoom and real-time tracking AF.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2019
FX5 is 7 years newer.
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Wins
FX5
Wins
RX100 VII
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BRX100 VII has higher Burst (mechanical) (20 fps vs 0 fps)
- BRX100 VII has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 0 fps)
- AFX5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BRX100 VII has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- AFX5 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
RX100 VII
102 × 58 × 43 mm
302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz)
FX5 is 31mm wider, 21mm taller, and 44mm thicker than RX100 VII.
FX5 is 432 g heavier than RX100 VII.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm FX5 · 43mm RX100 VII
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 VII
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 VII
102 × 43 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
RX100 VII
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
RX100 VII: 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
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
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2…
EVF resolution
7,070,000 vs 2,359,296 — higher is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 357 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
RX100 VII
Burst (mechanical)
20 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 101.6, 58.1, 42.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I, Memory Stick Duo
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
Weight
302 g vs 734 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
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
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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 VII
Pros
- ✓Pocketable zoom range
- ✓Real-time Eye AF
- ✓Great travel camera
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Expensive
- –Small controls
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 RX100 VII?
FX5 scores 5.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for RX100 VII — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the FX5 and RX100 VII?
FX5 is 16.6 MP and RX100 VII is 20.1 MP, so the RX100 VII captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the FX5 and RX100 VII have in-body image stabilization?
FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while RX100 VII does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the FX5 and RX100 VII?
FX5 weighs 734 g and RX100 VII weighs 302 g, so the RX100 VII is 432 g lighter.
Do the FX5 and RX100 VII record 4K video?
FX5: 4K up to 120p. RX100 VII: 4K up to 30p.
Are the FX5 and RX100 VII weather sealed?
FX5: Yes. RX100 VII: No.
How much does each cost?
FX5 launched at $4,899 and RX100 VII at $1,299. The RX100 VII is $3,600 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.