Sony Cinema Line FX3
Its 10.2MP full-frame sensor captures 15+ stops of dynamic range and 4K 120p 10-bit 4:2:2 footage using an internal cooling fan for uninterrupted recording. The cage-free body features ¼”-20 mounting points, an XLR top handle, and in-body stabilization with Active mode for handheld shooting. It’s best for solo filmmakers who need a compact, cinema-grade 4K video tool with S-Cinetone color science rather than high-resolution stills.
About This Camera
Its 10.2MP full-frame sensor captures 15+ stops of dynamic range and 4K 120p 10-bit 4:2:2 footage using an internal cooling fan for uninterrupted recording. The cage-free body features ¼”-20 mounting points, an XLR top handle, and in-body stabilization with Active mode for handheld shooting. It’s best for solo filmmakers who need a compact, cinema-grade 4K video tool with S-Cinetone color science rather than high-resolution stills.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 10.2MP full-frame
- Af points 627
- Burst fps 120
- Video 4K @120fps
- Ibis
- Weight g 715
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong burst (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong af (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong video (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong social proof (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average sensor (4th percentile) 4th
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI-CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 10.2 |
| ISO Range | 80 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 627 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 1080p FPS | 240 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | H.264 |
Build
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Cinema Line FX3 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z9 Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 10.2MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 627 | 1053 | 425 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 120 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Video | 4K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 715 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 740 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Cinema Line FX3 | 91.1 | 36.3 | 52.4 | 98.1 | 87.7 | 4 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 64.6 | 61.5 | 85.1 | 72.3 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.6 | 93 | 89.9 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.2 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.1 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 83.7 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.5 | 89.7 | 99.2 | 96 | 98 | 64.7 | 97.3 | 84.1 | 97.3 | 93.1 | 85.1 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX Compare | 97.3 | 88.5 | 97.4 | 91 | 93.5 | 49.1 | 90.3 | 84.1 | 83.7 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 0 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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