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-S6
Super 35 6K cinema box camera with 14 stops DR, EF mount, ProRes/ZRAW internal recording, and 1Gb Ethernet.
$1,995
Launch priceReleased Jun 2020
FX5 is 6.2 years newer.
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Wins
FX5
Wins
E2-S6
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BE2-S6 has higher Burst (electronic) (100 fps vs 0 fps)
- AFX5 has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 6,400)
- AFX5 has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
- AFX5 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BE2-S6 has lower ISO min (native) (500 vs 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-S6
91 × 99 × 122 mm
1090 g (2.40 lb / 38.45 oz)
FX5 is 20mm shorter and 35mm thinner than E2-S6 but it is also 41mm wider.
FX5 is 356 g lighter than E2-S6.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm FX5 · 122mm E2-S6
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-S6
91 × 99 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-S6
91 × 122 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
E2-S6
23.4 × 15.67 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 lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
E2-S6
Canon EF
300+
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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird
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…
AA filter
Only FX5 supports it
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only FX5 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only FX5 supports it
Reasons to choose
E2-S6
Burst (electronic)
100 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91.2, 99.25, 122.25
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0
Codecs
Adds ProRes, ZRAW
ISO min (native)
500 vs 800 — lower is better
Resolution
26 MP vs 16.6 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
300 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
- ✓Headphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support headphone jack (3.5mm)
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-S6
Pros
- ✓Super 35 26MP 6K sensor
- ✓6K up to 60fps / 4K up to 100fps
- ✓ProRes + ZRAW internal
- ✓14 stops dynamic range
- ✓1Gb Ethernet + HDMI
Cons
- –Rolling shutter (not global)
- –No built-in ND
- –Requires external monitor for framing
- –EF mount only (adapters for PL/MFT)
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, FX5 or E2-S6?
FX5 scores 5.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for E2-S6 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the FX5 and E2-S6?
FX5 is 16.6 MP and E2-S6 is 26 MP, so the E2-S6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the FX5 and E2-S6 have in-body image stabilization?
FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-S6 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the FX5 and E2-S6?
FX5 weighs 734 g and E2-S6 weighs 1090 g, so the FX5 is 356 g lighter.
Do the FX5 and E2-S6 record 4K video?
FX5: 4K up to 120p. E2-S6: 6K Open Gate (6244 × 4168) (max), 4K up to 100p.
Are the FX5 and E2-S6 weather sealed?
FX5: Yes. E2-S6: No.
How much does each cost?
FX5 launched at $4,899 and E2-S6 at $1,995. The E2-S6 is $2,904 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.