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
Z CAM
E2-M4
Compact MFT cinema box with 4K 120p, ZRAW, ProRes, and interchangeable MFT lenses.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Jun 2023
FX5 is 3.2 years newer.
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Wins
FX5
Wins
E2-M4
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BE2-M4 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BE2-M4 has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 0 fps)
- BE2-M4 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- AFX5 has higher EVF resolution (7,070,000 vs 2,360,000)
- BE2-M4 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 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
E2-M4
91 × 66 × 72 mm
370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
FX5 is 41mm wider, 13mm taller, and 15mm thicker than E2-M4.
FX5 is 364 g heavier than E2-M4.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm FX5 · 72mm E2-M4
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
FX5
132 × 79 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
E2-M4
91 × 66 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
E2-M4
91 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
E2-M4
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× 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
E2-M4
Micro Four Thirds
130+
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
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.3, 79, 86.95
EVF resolution
7,070,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Resolution
16.6 MP vs 10.28 MP — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.9 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
E2-M4
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
15 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ZRAW, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91, 66, 72
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only E2-M4 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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)
E2-M4
Pros
- ✓Tiny MFT cinema box
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓ZRAW internal
- ✓Affordable cinema entry
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Manual focus workflow
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, FX5 or E2-M4?
E2-M4 scores 8.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for FX5 — 370g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the FX5 and E2-M4?
FX5 is 16.6 MP and E2-M4 is 10.28 MP, so the FX5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the FX5 and E2-M4 have in-body image stabilization?
FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-M4 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the FX5 and E2-M4?
FX5 weighs 734 g and E2-M4 weighs 370 g, so the E2-M4 is 364 g lighter.
Do the FX5 and E2-M4 record 4K video?
FX5: 4K up to 120p. E2-M4: 4K up to 120p.
Are the FX5 and E2-M4 weather sealed?
FX5: Yes. E2-M4: Yes.
How much does each cost?
FX5 launched at $4,899 and E2-M4 at $1,299. The E2-M4 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 and Z CAM press materials.