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-E10 II
APS-C creator camera with interchangeable lenses and strong 4K for YouTube.
$999
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
FX5 is 2.1 years newer.
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Wins
FX5
Wins
ZV-E10 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZV-E10 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZV-E10 II has higher Burst (electronic) (11 fps vs 0 fps)
- AFX5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZV-E10 II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- BZV-E10 II has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
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-E10 II
115 × 68 × 54 mm
377 g (0.83 lb / 13.30 oz)
FX5 is 18mm wider, 12mm taller, and 33mm thicker than ZV-E10 II.
FX5 is 357 g heavier than ZV-E10 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm FX5 · 54mm ZV-E10 II
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-E10 II
115 × 68 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-E10 II
115 × 54 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
ZV-E10 II
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
2.4× 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-E10 II
✓ 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
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -3 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
AA filter
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
Internal RAW video
Only FX5 supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only FX5 supports it
Reasons to choose
ZV-E10 II
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
11 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114.8, 67.5, 54.2
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Weight
377 g vs 734 g — lower is better
Resolution
26 MP vs 16.6 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 759
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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 II
Pros
- ✓Creator features
- ✓Interchangeable E-mount
- ✓Affordable
- ✓Good 4K
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –APS-C
- –Single slot
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-E10 II?
FX5 scores 5.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for ZV-E10 II — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the FX5 and ZV-E10 II?
FX5 is 16.6 MP and ZV-E10 II is 26 MP, so the ZV-E10 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the FX5 and ZV-E10 II have in-body image stabilization?
FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while ZV-E10 II does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the FX5 and ZV-E10 II?
FX5 weighs 734 g and ZV-E10 II weighs 377 g, so the ZV-E10 II is 357 g lighter.
Do the FX5 and ZV-E10 II record 4K video?
FX5: 4K up to 120p. ZV-E10 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the FX5 and ZV-E10 II weather sealed?
FX5: Yes. ZV-E10 II: No.
How much does each cost?
FX5 launched at $4,899 and ZV-E10 II at $999. The ZV-E10 II is $3,900 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.