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Sony A7R V vs Sony FX3

Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88
Sony Alpha A7R V front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Sony A7R V vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Released October 2022
  • Older Model is Sony A7R IV
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2021
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Sony A7R V vs Sony FX3 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Sony A7R V vs Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both of them are created by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the A7R V (61MP) and FX3 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The A7R V was unveiled 21 months later than the FX3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R V being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the A7R V grades versus the FX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Sony FX3

 A7R V FX3 
RevealedOctober 2022February 2021Fresher by 21 months
Screen dimensions3.20"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1440kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Sony A7R V

 FX3 A7R V 

Common features in the Sony A7R V and Sony FX3

 A7R V FX3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony A7R V vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sony A7R V comes with outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs) while the Sony FX3 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A7R V against the FX3.

Sony A7R V vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A7R V and FX3 is 60 and 62 respectively.

Sony A7R V vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R V vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R V and FX3.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A7R V to provide greater detail having an extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent A7R V will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A7R V vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R V vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R V vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R V Portrait photography highlights
Sony FX3 Portrait photography highlights
90
focusing manually
megapixel count high (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
71
has manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sony A7R V as a Street photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Street photography camera
79
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R V Sports photography info
Sony FX3 Sports photography info
92
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (600 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (600 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R V as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Travel photography camera
80
great battery power (600 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count high (61MP)
selfie friendly screen
71
better than average battery (600 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R V Landscape photography information
Sony FX3 Landscape photography information
89
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.20")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (600 per charge)
2 card slots
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery (600 per charge)
has double storage slots
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R V as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX3 as a Vlogging camera
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high video quality (7680 x 4320 pxls)
includes microphone support
77
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
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Sony A7R V vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R V and Sony FX3
 Sony Alpha A7R VSony FX3
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R V Sony FX3
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-10-26 2021-02-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 surface area 852.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9504 x 6336 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 32000 102400
Highest boosted ISO 102800 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 693 759
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 187 187
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fully articulated
Display sizing 3.20 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 9,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.9x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98) 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
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 723 grams (1.59 lb) 716 grams (1.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 600 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail cost $3,900 $3,900