Sony
FX9

vs

GoPro
hero5

Sony FX9

GoPro hero5

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Sony FX9 alternatives

GoPro hero5 alternatives

specs

Sony
FX9

Technical Details
compared

GoPro
hero5

not available
Audio Output Channels:
2.0-ChannelStereo channels

Sony
FX9

Other Features
compared

GoPro
hero5

not available
Display Type:
Lcd
not available
Recording Media:
MicroSD
not available
Waterproof:
Yes

Sony
FX9

Weight & Dimensions
compared

GoPro
hero5

142.5 mm
Height:
not available
229 mm
Depth:
not available
146 mm
Width:
not available

Sony
FX9

Battery
compared

GoPro
hero5

not available
Battery Technology:
Rechargeable
not available
Battery Type:
Lithium Ion
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery technology:
not available

Sony
FX9

Network
compared

GoPro
hero5

802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards:
not available
True
Wi-Fi:
Yes

Sony
FX9

Ports & Interfaces
compared

GoPro
hero5

not available
Microphone In:
Yes
1
Headphone outputs:
not available
yes
Microphone in:
not available
yes
XLR in:
not available
1
Remote control in:
not available
2
SDI outputs:
not available
1
USB 2.0 ports quantity:
not available
True
HDMI:
not available

Sony
FX9

Audio
compared

GoPro
hero5

not available
Audio Formats Supported:
MP4, Wav
not available
Built-in Microphone:
Yes
not available
Built-in Speaker:
Yes
yes
Built-in microphone:
not available

Sony
FX9

Still Image
compared

GoPro
hero5

not available
Still Image Resolution:
RAW: 12 Megapixel
4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum image resolution:
not available

Sony
FX9

Design
compared

GoPro
hero5

not available
Colour:
Black
Black
Product colour:
not available

Sony
FX9

Camera
compared

GoPro
hero5

yes
Remotely operated:
not available
Shoulder camcorder
Camcorder type:
not available

Sony
FX9

Viewfinder
compared

GoPro
hero5

not available
Viewfinder Screen Size:
2"

Sony
FX9

Display
compared

GoPro
hero5

not available
Built-in Display:
Yes
not available
Touchscreen:
Yes
2760000 pixels
Display resolution (numeric):
not available
LCD
Display:
Lcd
yes
Built-in display:
not available
8.89 cm (3.5")
Display diagonal:
not available

Sony
FX9

Shutter
compared

GoPro
hero5

1/8000 s
Camera shutter speed:
not available

Sony
FX9

Flash
compared

GoPro
hero5

Sony
FX9

Exposure
compared

GoPro
hero5

800, 4000
ISO sensitivity:
not available
4000
ISO sensitivity (max):
not available
800
ISO sensitivity (min):
not available

Sony
FX9

Storage
compared

GoPro
hero5

not available
Compatible Memory Cards:
Sd / sdhc / sdxc / sdio
Memory Stick (MS), SD, XQD
Compatible memory cards:
not available
Memory card
Camcorder media type:
not available

Sony
FX9

Image Sensor
compared

GoPro
hero5

not available
Sensor Type:
Cmos
CMOS
Sensor type:
not available
20.5 MP
Total megapixels:
not available

Sony
FX9

Video
compared

GoPro
hero5

MPEG2, XAVC
Video formats supported:
not available
3840x2160@60fps, 4096x2160@60fps
Resolution at capture speed:
not available
1920 x 1080,3840 x 2160,4096 x 2160
Video resolutions:
not available
4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum video resolution:
not available
4K Ultra HD
HD type:
not available

Sony
FX9

Lens System
compared

GoPro
hero5

not available
Image Stabilizer:
Yes
Sony E
Lens mount interface:
not available
yes
Image stabilizer:
not available

Sony
FX9

Key Features
compared

GoPro
hero5

not available
Max Video Resolution:
1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels
not available
Optical Zoom:
1x
not available
Total Megapixels:
12MP
2 kg
Weight:
74g

Sony
FX9

Operational Conditions
compared

GoPro
hero5

-20 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T):
not available
0 - 40 °C
Operating temperature (T-T):
not available