Sony FX3

Sony FX3 is Sony's Pro Mirrorless digital camera originally introduced on February of 2021. The camera features a 12MP, BSI-CMOS Full frame size sensor with a full resolution of 4240 x 2832.

The FX3 is positioned #43 out of 70 in Pro Mirrorless cameras and over all #91 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our list. Please try our Smart camera filter to find camera listings based on your custom factors.

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You can look at the FX3 from several angles in the gallery below.

Here is a checklist of benefits and drawbacks of the Sony FX3 based on factors that are oftentimes regarded as crucial in a digital camera.

The specification of the sensor in the Sony FX3 is 35.6mm x 23.8mm (Full frame). The 847 mm² sensor can capture 4240 x 2832 pixels using aspect ratios of 3:2 and 16:9. The camera has got Image Stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis). Sensor stabilization is better than digital stabilization as the latter can easily cause cropping.

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The BSI-CMOS sensor boasts 12MP and includes a standard ISO range of 80 - 102400. The ISO can also be extended electronically to 50 - 409600. RAW files are saved which means that you have more room to maneuver in post.

The picture below illustrates the FX3's sensor size in comparison to other popular sizes. The FX3 sensor comes with a crop factor of 1 and is presented in green.

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To get a sense of specific aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Sony FX3 weighs 1.58 lbs (716 gr / 25.26 ounces) and features external proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3"). The weight of average Pro Mirrorless camera is 722 gr so the Sony FX3 is similar as compared to its competitors.

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Below is a visual of the Sony FX3 besides a softdrink to help you to have a feel for its size.

The top view below will highlight the button design on the FX3.

The FX3 works with the Sony E mount and has 170 lenses on the market today. Here is some of the lenses we have in our database that will fit the FX3.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Samyang 16mm f2.0 ED AS UMC CS16mmf/2.0 583g

Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD18-300mmf/3.5-6.3 620g

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Kamlan 28mm F1.428mmf/1.4384g

Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC135mmf/2830g

Sony FE 35mm F1.835mmf/1.8280g

7artisans 35mm F235mmf/2320g

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Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A28mmf/1.40g

The FX3 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• Bluetooth Yes
• NFC Yes
• HDMI Yes

Digital cameras with NFC and / or Bluetooth connectivity can be controlled wirelessly with smartphones. You are able to transfer images and usually adjust camera settings with no need to connect physically with the camera.

Several apps also give a Liveview and release the shutter in case you are not close to the camera. If the camera boasts a HDMI out, it can be hooked up to an external monitor. Many cameras will allow you to charge the battery pack through the USB port.

The highest possible video quality in the Sony FX3 is 3840 x 2160 and it can record in MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264 and H.265 file format. 2160p gives a fantastic quality for video. You can easily downsample to 1080p in order to get improved video. Be wary of the substantial file sizes and ensure you have high quality SD cards with good write speeds. The body does feature both headphone and mic port making it pretty valuable whilst capturing sound.

Sony FX3 features environment proofing which makes it a excellent option to use in challenging places. This is especially beneficial if you are uncertain about the conditions you may face in outdoor photography.

The Sony FX3 features a 3.00 inch fully articulated screen having a resolution of 1,440 thousand dots.

It features a selfie friendly screen to shoot self portraits as well as group shots when necessary. Additionally the screen is touch friendly which means that you can easily change focus point plus change settings using your finger.

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The ViewFinder details regarding Sony FX3 are below:

• ViewFinder None

In those bright outdoor conditions that make the camera displays washed out and difficult to view, viewfinders will be very helpful.

Sony FX3 continuous shooting speed is 10.0 frames/s. The highest shutter speed is 1/8000s.

Sony FX3 has got external flash support but does not have in-built flash.

Sony FX3 has got both Phase Detect AF along with Contrast Based AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot quicker & exact as compared with Contrast Based autofocusing. The camera features Face detection which can be valuable for people photography.

The AF system features 759 focus points to pick from. Sony FX3 has touch to focus. You are able to use your fingers in order to change focus. It also boasts Tracking AF for moving objects. Sony FX3 comes with manual focusing in case it is needed in low light occasions or you want to have more exact control on focusing.

The battery life (NP-FZ100) for the Sony FX3 is fashioned to last for 600 shutters according to the CIPA measurements which is above standard in comparison to its category. The average Pro Mirrorless camera battery life is 460. Olympus E-M1X comes with the best (870) battery life in this class of cameras.

Following is a list of Pro Mirrorless cameras that come with the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Olympus E-M1X
FX3 vs E-M1X870 yesnoyes

Fujifilm GFX 100
FX3 vs Fujifilm GFX 100800 yesnoyes

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Canon R3
FX3 vs R3760 yesnoyes

Nikon Z9
FX3 vs Z9740 yesnoyes

Leica M11
FX3 vs M11700 yesnono

The following bar chart indicates a outline of the Sony FX3 for specific forms of photography. To view more, check out the specific section below.

The Sony FX3 has a points tally of 71 which is nice, and means the camera is a fine fit for portraits. Photographing portraits leans greatly towards sensor resolution, support for RAW photos in addition to the flexibility to use external flash.

Getting a very high points total of 76, the Sony FX3 is a wonderful pick to buy for street photography. A decent street photography camera comes with a perfect balance of image quality and portability.

A awesome sports photography points total of 76 indicates the Sony FX3 is a outstanding option for taking pictures of sports. A camera must have fantastic focusing plus fast continuous shooting for sports photography.

Portability is very important in getting a camera for travel. All things considered, the Sony FX3 gets a very good 71 for a travelling camera which makes it a good choice for your journeys.

For anyone planning to buy a camera for landscape photography, the most vital aspect will be image quality. The Sony FX3 and it's fantastic grade of 77 for a landscape camera is a excellent fit in the current market.

A camera for vlogging should offer a articulating display, microphone input and ideally IBIS. Taking everything in to account, the Sony FX3 is a great option for vlogging as it gets a outstanding score of 77.

If you are shopping for alternatives to the FX3, below is a selection of the highest placed cameras that fall in to the class of Pro Mirrorless.

The diagram underneath shows you a bird's eye view of the FX3 versus it's top scored rivals mentioned previously.

These are various other cameras you may view as alternatives. To look at a comprehensive comparison, click the "compare" link.