Sony FX3

Full-frame mirrorless compact cinema camera

Sony FX3
Overview

Maker	Sony
Type	Full Frame MILC
Released	February 23, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-02-23)
Intro price	MSRP: USD 3900 (body)
Lens
Lens mount	Sony E-mount
Lens	Interchangeable lens
Sensor/medium
Sensor	Full Frame
Sensor type	Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Sensor size	35.6mm x 23.8mm Full Frame
Sensor maker	Sony
Maximum resolution	12 megapixels 4240 × 2832
Film speed	ISO 80–102400, ISO 40-409600 Dual Gain Modes: S-Log 2 / S-Log 3: Low Base ISO 640 / High Base ISO 12,800 HLG: Low Base ISO 100 / High Base ISO 2000 Cine 2: Low Base ISO 50 / High Base ISO 1000
Storage media	Dual Slot SD, SDHC, SDXC, CFexpress A UHS-II, UHS-I, CFexpress
Flash
Flash	External flash
Flash synchronization	1/250 s
Compatible flashes	Shoe Mount flash
Shutter
Shutter	Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter speeds	1/8000 to 30 seconds, bulb
Continuous shooting	Hi+: 10fps, Hi: 8fps, Mid: 6fps, Lo: 3fps
Image processing
Image processor	BIONZ XR
General
Video recording	XAVC S, XAVC HS 4K up to 120 fps, 1080p up to 120 fps, Raw 4.2k 16bit
LCD screen	3.0" 1.44M dots (800 x 600 pixels) (SVGA) touchscreen variable-angle monitor
Battery	NP-FZ100 Li-ion
AV Port(s)	HDMI A, ⌀3.5 mm audio jack
Data Port(s)	USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC 3
Body features	Active Mode optical image stabilization, Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation, Anti-Dust System
Dimensions	129.7 mm × 77.8 mm × 84.5 mm (5.11 in × 3.06 in × 3.33 in)
Weight	1,015 g (2.238 lb) including battery, memory card and XLR handle
Made in	Thailand

The Sony FX3 is a full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens compact cinema camera announced on February 23, 2021.^[1] Based on the previous year's Sony α7S III, it became available in March 2021. The starting price of $3,900 (£4,200) made it one of the most affordable models in Sony's Cinema line aimed at professional filmmakers.^[2]

Features

Improved FX3 features

Comfortable, cage-free, handheld operation
Greater than 1.6x battery runtime compared to a7S III
USB-PD power option for extended shooting time

Common FX3 features

Full-frame camera
Back-illuminated 12.1MP Exmor R CMOS sensor
BIONZ XR processor
High-speed rates of 120p in 4K and 240p in HD
Dynamic range of 15+ stops

Shared FX3/A7S III attributes

5-axis in-body image stabilization
16-bit raw output via HDMI
S-Log2 gamma choice
80 to 409,600 ISO range (expanded)

Cinematic recording

The FX3 comes with an S-Cinetone, a video preset used by Sony's cinema cameras. It can do UHD 4K capture similar to α7S III camera. The FX-3's video-forward design also shares several handling and audio features with the FX6 and the ISO range and battery of the a7S III.^[3]

References

^ "Sony FX3 is the company's most affordable cinema camera". GSMArena.com. GSMArena. 23 February 2021.
^ "Sony FX3 is officially its smallest, cheapest cinema camera for pro filmmakers". Techradar. 23 February 2021.
^ "A closer look at Sony's FX3 compact cinematography camera". DPReview. 23 February 2021.