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FX5

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 price

Released Aug 2026

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Sony

ZV-E10

Creator-first APS-C vlog body with product showcase, directional mic, and interchangeable E-mount lenses.

$699

Launch price

Released Jul 2021

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FX5 is 5.1 years newer.

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Wins

8categories

FX5

★ Video & Hybrid★ Portrait

Wins

6categories

ZV-E10

★ Travel★ Wildlife

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

FX5 wins 2 categories·ZV-E10 wins 3 categories
  • BZV-E10 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
  • BZV-E10 has higher Burst (electronic) (11 fps vs 0 fps)
  • AFX5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BZV-E10 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
  • AFX5 has higher EVF resolution (7,070,000 vs 2,360,000)

Key specs at a glance

FX5ZV-E10
Resolution16.6 MP24.2 MP
SensorFull FrameAPS-C
ISO max12,80025,600
4K120 fps60 fps
IBIS5.5-stopNo
Weight734 g343 g
Burst—11 fps
Battery—640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

FX5 front view

FX5

132 × 79 × 87 mm

734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

ZV-E10

115 × 64 × 45 mm

343 g (0.76 lb / 12.10 oz)

FX5 is 17mm wider, 15mm taller, and 42mm thicker than ZV-E10.

FX5 is 391 g heavier than ZV-E10.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm FX5 · 45mm ZV-E10

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

FX5 back view

FX5

132 × 79 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

ZV-E10

115 × 64 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

FX5 top view

FX5

132 × 87 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

ZV-E10

115 × 45 mm

Sensor size, to scale

FX5

35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame

850 mm² area

ZV-E10

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

FX5

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

ZV-E10

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

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

Use caseFX5ZV-E10
Portrait
6.5Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
8.0Excellent✓ wins
4.5Fair
Landscape
5.5Fair✓ wins
1.5Limited
Travel
4.5Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Vlogging
5.5Fair
6.0Good✓ wins

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

  • Codecs

    Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2…

  • EVF resolution

    7,070,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only FX5 supports it

  • RAW buffer depth

    120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

ZV-E10

  • Burst (mechanical)

    6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    11 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 115.2, 64.2, 44.8

  • ISO min (native)

    100 vs 800 — lower is better

  • Weight

    343 g vs 734 g — lower is better

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Resolution

    24.2 MP vs 16.6 MP — higher is better

  • 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
  • ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
  • ✓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-E10

Pros

  • ✓Built for vlogging
  • ✓Interchangeable lenses
  • ✓Product Showcase mode
  • ✓Affordable

Cons

  • –No IBIS
  • –No EVF
  • –No mechanical shutter

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

FX5
ZV-E10
Resolution
16.6 MP
24.2 MP✓+46%
Sensor type
Full Frame fully-stacked Exmor RS CMOS
APS-C CMOS
Sensor size
35.7 × 23.8 mm
23.5 × 15.6 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
FX5
ZV-E10
Processor
BIONZ XR2 with integrated AI processing unit
BIONZ XR
FX5
ZV-E10
ISO min (native)
800
100✓−700 less
ISO max (native)
12,800
25,600✓+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
409,600
102,400
FX5
ZV-E10
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, FX5 or ZV-E10?

FX5 scores 5.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for ZV-E10 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.

What's the resolution difference between the FX5 and ZV-E10?

FX5 is 16.6 MP and ZV-E10 is 24.2 MP, so the ZV-E10 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the FX5 and ZV-E10 have in-body image stabilization?

FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while ZV-E10 does not have IBIS.

What's the weight difference between the FX5 and ZV-E10?

FX5 weighs 734 g and ZV-E10 weighs 343 g, so the ZV-E10 is 391 g lighter.

Do the FX5 and ZV-E10 record 4K video?

FX5: 4K up to 120p. ZV-E10: 4K up to 60p.

Are the FX5 and ZV-E10 weather sealed?

FX5: Yes. ZV-E10: No.

How much does each cost?

FX5 launched at $4,899 and ZV-E10 at $699. The ZV-E10 is $4,200 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.