Sony FX3
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Sony | 
| Type | Full Frame MILC | 
| Released | February 23, 2021 | 
| 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  | 
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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
- ^ "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.
 
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