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120N vs Sony FX5
Quick take: The 120N is the most affordable; only the Sony FX5 is weather sealed.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
15 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | 120NHolga | Sony FX5Sony · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £17 usedBest | £4,699 |
| Sensor | — | 16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 16.6MP |
| Video | — | 5K/60p open-gate, 4K/120p, internal RAW/X-OCN, 10-bit Log, triple base ISO |
| Autofocus | — | AI-powered hybrid phase-detect AF (759 points) with subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | — | IBIS with Dynamic Active Mode |
| Burst Rate | — | 10fps |
| Battery Life | — | ~105 min actual recording, ~170 min continuous (LCD) |
| Weight | — | 734g (with battery and card) |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | — | Optional detachable EVF (DVF-EL1), OLED |
| Screen | — | Fully articulating touchscreen (4-axis arm) |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | CFexpress Type A + SDXC (dual) |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
120N
Sony FX5
Fun & simple
5.8/10
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Portrait
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6.9/10
Street
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5.3/10
Travel
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6.1/10
Wedding & Events
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7.0/10
Vlogging & Video
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5.9/10
Filmmaking
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8.7/10
Documentary
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8.3/10
Sports & Action
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6.8/10
Landscape
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5.1/10
Wildlife
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6.8/10
Casual
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5.1/10
Food
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7.4/10
Macro
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5.2/10
Architecture
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6.1/10
Astrophotography
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6.7/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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