Sony FX3 Camera
Designed for single-operator image capture yet offering multiple pro video functions, the FX3 Full-Frame Cinema Camera is Sony’s most compact addition to its Cinema Line. This camera melds the high-end video capture of the FX6 with the petite form of the a7S III familiar to so many mirrorless enthusiasts. Well positioned for use as a B-camera on FX6, FX9, or even VENICE productions, the FX3 also serves as a comfortable option for still photographers branching out into video capture.
The full-frame Sony FX3 employs a 12.1MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor and a BIONZ XR processor to capture up to UHD 4K video with the shallow depth of field that is signature to the full-frame format. An expanded ISO range of 80 to 409,600, over 15 stops of dynamic range, and limited rolling shutter effects further complement the FX3’s sensitive, nuanced image capture. Its lightweight, compact form is designed with multiple accessory threads to facilitate cage-free use, and it comes with a detachable, dual XLR/TRS adapter handle for pro audio capture. Operating features include an articulated, touchscreen LCD, multiple autofocus options, and 5-axis, in-camera image stabilisation.
Key Features:
- 10.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Exmor R Sensor
- UHD 4K up to 120 | 1080p up to 240
- Compact Form for Cage-Free Operation
- 10-Bit 4:2:2 XAVC S-I,16-Bit Raw Output
- Top handle with two XLR inputs
- Real time tracking AF up to 4K 120P
- In-body stabilization
Main Specifications
| General | Lens Mount E-mount |
| Size & Weight (Approx.) | Weight (main unit only) 715 g (with battery and memory card included), 640 g (1 lb 6.6 oz) (body only)
Weight (including supplied accessories) 1.015 kg (2 lb 3.8 oz) (with XLR Handle, battery pack, SD card) Dimensions (W x H x D) 129.7 mm x 77.8 mm x 84.5 mm (5 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 3 3/8 inches) (body without protrusions) |
| Power Consumption | [Movie] Approx. 7.3W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached
[Still image] Approx. 3.4W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached) Battery Operating Time Approx. 95 min (Actual recording, CIPA standard) *1 Battery Operating Time Approx. 135 min(Continuous recording, CIPA standard) Battery Operating Time Approx. 600 shots (LCD monitor) (Still image, CIPA standard) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 degrees C
32 to 104 degrees F |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to +60 degrees C
-4 to +140 degrees F |
| Recording Format (Video) | XAVC S-I 4K
“XAVC S-I 4K 59.94p, 600Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” “XAVC S-I 4K 50p, 500Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” “XAVC S-I 4K 29.97p, 300Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” “XAVC S-I 4K 25p, 250Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” “XAVC S-I 4K 23.98p, 240Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” |
| XAVC S-I HD
“XAVC S-I HD 59.94p, 222Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” “XAVC S-I HD 50p, 185Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” “XAVC S-I HD 29.97p, 111Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” “XAVC S-I HD 25p, 93Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” “XAVC S-I HD 23.98p, 89Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” |
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| XAVC S 4K
“XAVC S 4K 59.94p, 200Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” “XAVC S 4K 50p, 150Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” “XAVC S 4K 29.97p/25p, 140Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” “XAVC S 4K 23.98p, 100Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” “XAVC S 4K 29.97p/25p/23.98p, 100Mbps 4:2:0 8bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” “XAVC S 4K 29.97p/25p/23.98p, 60Mbps 4:2:0 8bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” “XAVC S 4K 119.88p/100p, 280Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” “XAVC S 4K 119.88p/100p, 200Mbps 4:2:0 8bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” |
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| XAVC S HD
“XAVC S HD 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p, 50Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” “XAVC S HD 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p, 50Mbps 4:2:0 8bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” “XAVC S HD 59.94p/50p, 25Mbps 4:2:0 8bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” “XAVC S HD 29.97p/25p, 16Mbps 4:2:0 8bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” “XAVC S HD 119.88p/100p, 100Mbps 4:2:0 8bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” “XAVC S HD 119.88p/100p, 60Mbps 4:2:0 8bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264” |
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| XAVC HS 4K
“XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p, 200Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265” “XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p, 150Mbps 4:2:0 10bit, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265” “XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p/23.98p, 100Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265” “XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p, 75Mbps 4:2:0 10bit, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265” “XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p, 45Mbps 4:2:0 10bit, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265” “XAVC HS 4K 23.98p, 100Mbps 4:2:0 10bit, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265” “XAVC HS 4K 23.98p, 50Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265” “XAVC HS 4K 23.98p, 50Mbps 4:2:0 10bit, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265” “XAVC HS 4K 23.98p, 30Mbps 4:2:0 10bit, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265” “XAVC HS 4K 119.88p/100p, 280Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265” “XAVC HS 4K 119.88p/100p, 200Mbps 4:2:0 10bit, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265” |
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| Recording Format (Audio) | LPCM 2ch(48kHz 16bit), LPCM 2ch(48kHz 24bit), LPCM 4ch(48kHz 24bit), MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch |
| Recording Frame Rate | XAVC S-I 4K 3840×2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
XAVC S-I HD 1920×1080/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P XAVC S 4K 3840×2160/119.88p,100p,59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P XAVC S HD 1920×1080/119.88p,100p,59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P XAVC HS 4K 3840×2160/119.88p,100p,59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P |
| Recording/Playback Time | XAVC S-I 4K
59.94p/50p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 25 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 10 minutes XAVC S-I HD 59.94p/50p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 75 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 35 minutes” XAVC S 4K 59.94p/50p 200M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 85 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 40 minutes” 59.94p/50p 150M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 110 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 55 minutes” XAVC S HD 59.94p/50p 50M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 310 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 150 minutes” 59.94p/50p 25M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 550 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 210 minutes” XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p 200M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 85 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 40 minutes” 59.94p/50p 150M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 110 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 55 minutes” 59.94p/50p 100M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 170 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 80 minutes” 59.94p/50p 75M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 220 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 100 minutes” 59.94p/50p 45M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 340 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 160 minutes” |
| Recording Format (Proxy Audio) | XAVC Proxy: AAC-LC, 128kbps, 2 channels |
| Recording Format (Proxy Video) | XAVC HS HD MPEG-H HEVC/H.265 1920×1080 4:2:0 10bit 16Mbps, 1920×1080 4:2:0 10bit 9Mbps XAVC S HD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1280×720 4:2:0 8bit 6Mbps |
| RAW Output | HDMI:4264 x 2408 (60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p), 16bit |
| Other video function | Audio Level Display
Audio Rec Level TC/UB Creative Look Gamma Display Assist PAL/NTSC Selector |
| Recording (Still) | Recording format: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant)
Image size (pixels) [3:2] 35mm full frame L: 4240 x 2832 (12M), M: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), S: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M) APS-C L: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), M: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M), S: 1376 x 920 (1.3M) Image size (pixels) [4:3] 35mm full frame L: 3776 x 2832 (11M), M: 2464 x 1848 (4.6M), S: 1888 x 1416 (2.7M) APS-C L: 2464 x 1848 (4.6M), M: 1888 x 1416 (2.7M), S: 1232 x 920 (1.1M) Image size (pixels) [16:9] 35mm full frame L: 4240 x 2384 (10M), M: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), S: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M) APS-C L: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), M: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M), S: 1376 x 776 (1.1M) Image size (pixels) [1:1] 35mm full frame L: 2832 x 2832 (8M), M: 1840 x 1840 (3.4M), S: 1408 x 1408 (2.0M) APS-C L: 1840 x 1840 (3.4M), M: 1408 x 1408 (2.0M), S: 912 x 912 (0.8M) |
