Sony FX5 vs FX30
Sony’s FX5 and FX30 side by side, on the specs that decide it, with our buy-or-wait call for each. Every rumored value is flagged and tied to its source.
Announced July 22, 2026 and not shipping until mid-August, so there is nothing to buy yet. Sony has settled the specs, and they are strong: triple base ISO, 5K open gate and internal 16-bit X-OCN RAW. It also came in cheaper than the rumors said. What is still unknown is how it holds up in real footage, so wait for shipping units rather than order on a spec sheet.
Super 35 entry point. No successor on the radar, strong value.
Specs side by side
| Spec | FX5 | FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 16.6MP stacked | 26MP APS-C |
| Format | Full-frame | Super 35 |
| Readout | Fast (stacked) | Moderate |
| Video | 5K open gate | 4K120 |
| Stabilization | 5-axis IBIS | IBIS |
| Built-in ND | No | No |
| Price | $4,899 | $1,798 |
| Released | Ships Aug 2026 | 2022 |
Prices for announced, not-yet-shipping bodies are Sony's suggested retail prices. Shipping prices are US street prices; other shipping specs approximate. See each body’s tracker for the scored, sourced detail.