With a compact design for solo shooters, travel applications, and to serve as an ideal B cam, the Sony FX3 borrows from both the Cinema Line and Alpha series of cameras to create an optimized portable cinema camera. The FX3 features all of the imaging attributes you'd expect from this class but sports a newly designed body that's hand-holdable, with a streamlined and minimal profile, and has a "cage-free" design, indicating the ability to secure various accessories directly to the camera body.
Its 12.1MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor (10.2MP effective in video mode) pairs with a BIONZ XR processor to achieve UHD 4K video capture with internal 10-bit 4:2:2 sampling or 16-bit raw output. The sensor's BSI design heightens clarity and sensitivity, with an expandable ISO 80-409600 range and greater-than 15-stop dynamic range for working in mixed lighting conditions. Benefitting color and tonal control, an S-Cinetone mode can be used for matching to VENICE, FX9, or FX6 sources and there is also S-Log3/2 gamut support and 10-bit HLG for simple HDR productions. The sensor and processor also work together to greatly reduce rolling shutter and the sensor's design incorporates a Fast Hybrid AF system for intelligent and quick focusing performance and subject tracking.
Beyond the physical design just being compact, it's also built to maximize efficiency and operability through the inclusion of an articulating 3.0" touchscreen LCD, a removable shoe-mounted top handle with dual XLR mic inputs, and 5-axis mechanical image stabilization for smoother handheld recording.
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Lens Communication | Yes, with Autofocus Support |
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 12.1 Megapixel Effective: 10.2 Megapixel |
Sensor Type | 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
Built-In ND Filter | None |
Internal Filter Holder | No |
Capture Type | Stills & Video |
Shutter Type | Electronic Shutter, Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter |
Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 1/4 Second in Movie Mode 1/8000 to 1/60 Second in Auto Mode 1/8000 to 30 Seconds in Manual Mode |
Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb Mode |
ISO Sensitivity | Video 80 to 102,400 in Manual Mode (Extended: 80 to 409,600) |
Advertised Dynamic Range | 15 Stops |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Metering Range | -3 to 20 EV |
White Balance | 2500 to 9900K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 10 fps |
Interval Recording | No |
Recording Modes | XAVC HS UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p [30 to 100 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 50p/59.94p [45 to 200 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 100p/119.88p [200 to 280 Mb/s] XAVC S UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p [60 to 140 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 50p/59.94p [150 to 200 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [16 to 50 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 100p/119.88p [60 to 100 Mb/s] XAVC S-I UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p [240 to 300 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 50p/59.94p [500 to 600 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p [60 to 111 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50p/59.94p [185 to 222 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 100p/119.88p [200 to 280 Mb/s] XAVC Proxy Full HD (1920 x 1080) [9 to 16 Mb/s] HD (1280 x 720) [6 Mb/s] |
Sensor Crop Modes | Super35 / APS-C |
Variable Frame Rates | UHD: 1 Up to 119.88 fps 1080p (Windowed): 1 Up to 240 fps |
Gamma Curve | HDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3, Standard |
Recording Limit | Unlimited |
Built-In Microphone Type | Stereo |
Audio Recording | 4-Channel 24-Bit LPCM Audio 2-Channel 24-Bit LPCM Audio |
Raw Output | HDMI In Raw Mode: 4264 x 2408 16-Bit at 24.00/25/50/60 fps 3840 x 2160 16-Bit at 24.00/25/50/60 fps 1920 x 1080 16-Bit at 24.00/25/50/60 fps |
External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI |
IP Streaming | Yes |
Image Sizes | 16:9 JPEG / Raw 12 MP 5.1 MP 3 MP 1.3 MP 11 MP 4.6 MP 2.7 MP 1.1 MP 10 MP 4.3 MP 2.6 MP 8 MP 3.4 MP 2 MP 0.8 MP |
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
Image File Format | HEIF, JPEG, Raw |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Video I/O | 1 x HDMI Output |
Audio I/O | 2 x XLR / 1/4" TRS Combo Mic/Line Input on Included Handle 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body |
Power I/O | 1 x USB Type-C Input |
Other I/O | 1 x USB Type-C (Ethernet, USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) (Shared with Power Input) 1 x Sony Multi/USB Micro-B |
Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth, NFC |
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | None |
Size | 3" |
Resolution | 1,440,000 Dot |
Display Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
Type | Optional, Not Included |
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Focus Mode | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus |
Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 627 |
Built-In Flash | No |
Maximum Sync Speed | 1/125 Second |
Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
External Flash Connection | Intelligent Hot Shoe |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C |
Storage Temperature | -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C |
Battery Type | Sony Z-Series |
Power Consumption | ≤7.3 W |
Tripod Mounting Thread | 1/4"-20 Female |
Accessory Mount | 1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe 5 x 1/4"-20 Female on Camera Body 3 x 1/4"-20 Female on Included Handle |
Netflix Approved | Yes |
Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.1 x 3.3 x 3.1" / 129.7 x 84.5 x 77.8 mm |
Weight | 1.4 lb / 640 g (Body Only) 1.6 lb / 715 g (With Battery, Recording Media) |
Package Weight | 3.795 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.6 x 9.1 x 5.8" |
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Reviews Sony FX3 Full-Frame Cinema Camera (Sony Malaysia)