Sony A7R IV vs Sony FX3
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![Sony Alpha A7R IV front Sony Alpha A7R IV front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV/Sony-A7R-IV-front.jpg)
![Sony FX3 front Sony FX3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-FX3/Sony-FX3-front.jpg)
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony FX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Launched July 2019
- Succeeded the Sony A7R III
- Successor is Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Revealed February 2021
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony FX3 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Sony A7R IV versus Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and FX3 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (Full frame).
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The A7R IV was unveiled 19 months earlier than the FX3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A7R IV scores vs the FX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony FX3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R IV & Sony FX3. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7R IV Gallery & Sony FX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony FX3
A7R IV | FX3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Sony A7R IV
FX3 | A7R IV | |||
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Revealed | February 2021 | ![]() | July 2019 | Newer by 19 months |
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony FX3
A7R IV | FX3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 1440k | The same screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Sony A7R IV vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A7R IV provides exterior dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sony FX3 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
See the Sony A7R IV versus Sony FX3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A7R IV compared to the FX3.
![Sony A7R IV vs Sony FX3 size comparison Sony A7R IV vs Sony FX3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-vs-Sony-FX3-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R IV and FX3 is 62 and 62 respectively.
![Sony A7R IV vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison Sony A7R IV vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-vs-Sony-FX3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony A7R IV vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R IV and FX3.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony A7R IV to resolve extra detail having an extra 49MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged A7R IV is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Sony A7R IV vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison Sony A7R IV vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-vs-Sony-FX3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony A7R IV vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony A7R IV vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony A7R IV vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-vs-Sony-FX3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony FX3 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony FX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony FX3 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2019-07-16 | 2021-02-23 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 61 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 9504 x 6336 | 4240 x 2832 |
Maximum native ISO | 32000 | 102400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102800 | 409600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 567 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | Sony E |
Available lenses | 121 | 187 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,440k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 665g (1.47 pounds) | 716g (1.58 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 99 | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.0 | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 3344 | 3900 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 670 photos | 600 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Storage slots | Two | Two |
Launch price | $3,498 | $3,900 |