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
ZV-1
The original Sony vlogging compact with a 1-inch stacked sensor, 24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 ZEISS lens, Real-time Eye AF, and side-flip screen.
$749
Launch priceReleased May 2020
FX5 is 6.3 years newer.
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Wins
FX5
Wins
ZV-1
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZV-1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (24 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZV-1 has higher Burst (electronic) (24 fps vs 0 fps)
- AFX5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZV-1 has lower ISO min (native) (125 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
ZV-1
106 × 60 × 44 mm
294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)
FX5 is 27mm wider, 19mm taller, and 43mm thicker than ZV-1.
FX5 is 440 g heavier than ZV-1.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm FX5 · 44mm ZV-1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
FX5
132 × 79 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
ZV-1
106 × 60 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
ZV-1
106 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
ZV-1
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
ZV-1: 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
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 315 — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
ZV-1
Burst (mechanical)
24 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
24 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.5, 60, 43.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I, Memory Stick Duo
ISO min (native)
125 vs 800 — lower is better
Weight
294 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
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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)
ZV-1
Pros
- ✓1-inch stacked Exmor RS sensor with DRAM
- ✓24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 ZEISS zoom
- ✓Real-time Eye AF and Product Showcase
- ✓Side vari-angle LCD for vlogging
- ✓4K oversampled video and HFR slow-mo
Cons
- –Fixed 24–70mm zoom (no telephoto reach)
- –No built-in ND filter (unlike ZV-1 II)
- –No EVF
- –Short battery life for long shoots
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 ZV-1?
FX5 scores 5.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for ZV-1 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the FX5 and ZV-1?
FX5 is 16.6 MP and ZV-1 is 20.1 MP, so the ZV-1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the FX5 and ZV-1 have in-body image stabilization?
FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while ZV-1 uses Optical SteadyShot + Active electronic (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the FX5 and ZV-1?
FX5 weighs 734 g and ZV-1 weighs 294 g, so the ZV-1 is 440 g lighter.
Do the FX5 and ZV-1 record 4K video?
FX5: 4K up to 120p. ZV-1: 4K up to 30p.
Are the FX5 and ZV-1 weather sealed?
FX5: Yes. ZV-1: No.
How much does each cost?
FX5 launched at $4,899 and ZV-1 at $749. The ZV-1 is $4,150 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.