Sony FX3
Sony FX3
Overview
MakerSony
TypeFull Frame MILC
ReleasedFebruary 23, 2021 (2021-02-23)
Intro priceMSRP: USD 3900 (body)
Lens
Lens mountSony E-mount
LensInterchangeable lens
Sensor/medium
SensorFull Frame
Sensor typeExmor R CMOS Sensor
Sensor size35.6mm x 23.8mm Full Frame
Sensor makerSony
Maximum resolution12 megapixels
4240 × 2832
Film speedISO 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 mediaDual Slot SD, SDHC, SDXC, CFexpress A
UHS-II, UHS-I, CFexpress
Flash
FlashExternal flash
Flash synchronization1/250 s
Compatible flashesShoe Mount flash
Shutter
ShutterElectronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter speeds1/8000 to 30 seconds, bulb
Continuous shootingHi+: 10fps, Hi: 8fps, Mid: 6fps, Lo: 3fps
Image processing
Image processorBIONZ XR
General
Video recordingXAVC S, XAVC HS
4K up to 120 fps,
1080p up to 120 fps, Raw 4.2k 16bit
LCD screen3.0" 1.44M dots (800 x 600 pixels) (SVGA) touchscreen
variable-angle monitor
BatteryNP-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 featuresActive Mode optical image stabilization, Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation, Anti-Dust System
Dimensions129.7 mm × 77.8 mm × 84.5 mm (5.11 in × 3.06 in × 3.33 in)
Weight1,015 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]

See also


References

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