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
Introducing the smallest Cinema Line camera - optimized for solo movie shooting up to 120p 4K 10-bit 4:2:2 and ISO up to 409,600 with S-Cinetone and a compact cage free design featuring ¼”-20 mounting points, a top handle with XLR/TRS inputs, uninterrupted recording thanks to a cooling fan for effective heat sink and in-body image stabilization with Active mode for steady handheld shooting.
- 4K full-frame sensor w/ 15+ stop dynamic range and high sensitivity
- S-Cinetone for expressive cinematic look inspired by VENICE colorimetry
- Up to 4K 120p 10-bit 4:2:2 and full pixel readout in all recording modes
- Compact cage free design w/ ¼”-20 mounting points and XLR top handle
- Uninterrupted 4K 60p recording with inbody cooling fan
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 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R EOS R6 Mark III | Nikon Z9 Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 10.2MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 627 | 425 | 1053 | 1053 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 120 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 715 | 579 | 609 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| 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 | 36.1 | 52.1 | 98.2 | 87.6 | 3.9 | 44.9 | 26 | 63.5 | 61.6 | 84.9 | 72.1 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.5 | 85.5 | 99.9 | 97.1 | 97 | 84.3 | 83.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 93.5 |
| Canon EOS R EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.4 | 88 | 94.9 | 93.1 | 89.6 | 58.8 | 96.6 | 99.2 | 92.9 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.4 | 89.5 | 99.4 | 96.1 | 97.9 | 65 | 97.3 | 84.3 | 97.2 | 93.3 | 84.9 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.7 | 88 | 97.4 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 56.1 | 89.2 | 84.3 | 92.9 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 96.1 |
| OM System OM OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.4 | 99.7 | 81.9 | 99.8 | 84.1 | 25.8 | 94.2 | 84.3 | 0 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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