Looks like the professional grade camera-top monitor competition is heating up! In this video review by Chadwin Smith, we get a side-by-side comparison of how the popular SmallHD Focus stacks up against the Feelworld F5 in a 5” monitor showdown.

SmallHD Focus vs. Feelworld F5


It’s important to note that in reviews like these, both products should always be judged based on your video and filmmaking needs and budget. While the Feelworld stands out as the more affordable and perhaps more practical option, the SmallHD certainly offers more software functionality.

If you’re interested, here are the tech and price breakdowns for each monitor. Specs which stand out or are unique to each monitor are bolded for comparison.

SmallHD Focus Monitor

SmallHD

  • 5” Display
  • 1280x720 Resolution
  • Tilt Arm
  • Cold Shoe Mount
  • Sony NPF Battery
  • Micro HDMI In Only
  • Power the Camera
  • Headphone Jack
  • Multi-Touch Screen
  • Custom Pages
  • Zebras
  • False Colors
  • Nine Grid
  • Multiple Aspect Ratios
  • Histogram
  • Focus Peaking
  • LUTS

Price: $499

Feelworld F5

Feelworld

  • 5” Display
  • 1280x720 Resolution
  • Tilt Arm
  • Cold Shoe Mount
  • Sony NPF Battery
  • DC Power Cable
  • Full Size HDMI IN/OUT
  • Included Sun Hood
  • Power the Camera
  • Headphone Jack
  • Zebras
  • False Colors
  • Nine Grid
  • Multiple Aspect Ratios
  • Histogram
  • Focus Peaking

Price: $159.99