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-E1
Vlogging-focused full-frame with AI framing and excellent 4K oversampling.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Mar 2023
FX5 is 3.4 years newer.
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Wins
FX5
Wins
ZV-E1
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZV-E1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZV-E1 has higher Burst (electronic) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZV-E1 has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 800)
- BZV-E1 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 120 frames)
- BZV-E1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 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
ZV-E1
121 × 72 × 54 mm
483 g (1.06 lb / 17.04 oz)
FX5 is 11mm wider, 7mm taller, and 33mm thicker than ZV-E1.
FX5 is 251 g heavier than ZV-E1.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm FX5 · 54mm ZV-E1
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-E1
121 × 72 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-E1
121 × 54 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
ZV-E1
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
FX5
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
ZV-E1
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
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
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 59.94 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only FX5 supports it
Weather sealing
Only FX5 supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
ZV-E1
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 121, 71.9, 54.3
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO min (native)
80 vs 800 — lower is better
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
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)
ZV-E1
Pros
- ✓AI auto framing
- ✓Full-frame vlog quality
- ✓Compact
- ✓Product showcase mode
Cons
- –No EVF
- –No mechanical shutter
- –Vlog ergonomics only
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 video, FX5 or ZV-E1?
FX5 scores 8.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for ZV-E1 — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the FX5 and ZV-E1?
FX5 is 16.6 MP and ZV-E1 is 12.1 MP, so the FX5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the FX5 and ZV-E1 have in-body image stabilization?
FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while ZV-E1 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the FX5 and ZV-E1?
FX5 weighs 734 g and ZV-E1 weighs 483 g, so the ZV-E1 is 251 g lighter.
Do the FX5 and ZV-E1 record 4K video?
FX5: 4K up to 120p. ZV-E1: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the FX5 and ZV-E1 weather sealed?
FX5: Yes. ZV-E1: No.
How much does each cost?
FX5 launched at $4,899 and ZV-E1 at $2,199. The ZV-E1 is $2,700 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.