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]

Sony FX3
Sony FX3
Overview
MakerSony
TypeFull Frame MILC
ReleasedFebruary 23, 2021; 3 years ago (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

Features

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Improved FX3 features

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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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

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References

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  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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