We know that we have a large community of readers who are more videographers than photographers, so today we bring a camera designed for them: the Sony FX3. Do you want to meet her and know why she is a movie camera ?
THE SONY FX3 IS IDEAL FOR…
This Sony is specially designed for video/film. Ideal for filmmakers who want a small and light body with the features of large cameras.
Note that it is a camera designed for professional videographers, there is nothing more to see the price to see that it is not within the reach of any video fan.
FEATURES OF THE SONY FX3
These are the main features of the Sony FX3:
| Sensor | Exmor-R CMOS |
| sensor size | Full frame 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| ISO | 80-102 400 409 600 (Extended) |
shutter speed |
Video: 1/8000 to 1/4 Photo: 1/8000 to 30 s/ Bulb |
| focus points | Video 627 points Photography 759 points |
| Stabilizer | 5 axis, Compensation 5.5 steps |
| video recording | 4K@120fps |
| battery life | approx. 135 min of continuous recording |
| Dimensions | 129.7 x 77.8 x 84.5mm without protrusions |
| Weight | 640g body only |
| Mount | Type E |
| Storage | SD cards CFexpress Type A |
| connections | Wi-Fi/NFC |
You can see the complete specifications on the webfrom sony.
Let's see a summary of all these features in this presentation video.
SONY FX3 PRICE
The Sony FX3 currently costs approximately 4,500 euros.
It may seem like a high price, however, considering that it is a professional video camera and all the features it offers, the price is very acceptable.
THE BEST OF THIS FILM CAMERA
Among the features of this camera, the 4K 60p recording without interruption thanks to the built-in cooling system, the wide dynamic range, color, its focus control with real-time tracking and fast and precise autofocus stand out.
Also noteworthy are the integrated stabilizer, the possibility of attaching the XLR handle, the multi-angle touch screen and small details such as the front and rear lights to warn of recording, or the double card slot. Without forgetting the option to transfer photos or control the camera remotely thanks to Wi-Fi connections.
COMPARISON SONY FX3 VS CANON C70
Let's see the main differences between the Sony FX3 and the Canon C70 :
Sony FX3 |
Canon EOS-C70 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 26.2 x 13.8mm |
| megapixels | 12.1MP | 8.85MP |
| ISO | ISO 409600 | ISO 102400 |
| color depth | 24bit | 10bit |
Sensor Shift Image Stabilizer |
? | ? |
| RAW Photos | ? | ? |
| screen resolution | 1440k | 2760k |
| Remote control | ? | ? |
| nfc | ? | ? |
| body weight | 640g | 1,190g |
| Dimensions | 129.7 x 77.8 x 84.5mm | 160 x 130 x 116mm |
operating temperature |
0º-40º | -5º-45º |
Splash protected |
? | ? |
I leave you with this video in which the two cameras are compared:
COMPARISON SONY FX3 VS A7S III
The interior is practically the same, with the same specifications in the video, so both are equally excellent. The biggest differences are in the body. For example, the Sony FX3 incorporates a fan or cooler that can be activated for long recordings and high temperatures.
It does not have a viewfinder while the a7s III does, however, it includes a handle or handle to attach to the upper part with XLR inputs, so for the use of this type of microphone it does have advantages over the a7s III.
| Sony FX3 |
sony a7s III |
|
|---|---|---|
| Fan | ? | ? |
| Splash protection | ? | ? |
| electronic viewfinder | ? | ? |
| Weight | 640g | 699g |
| panoramic shot | ? | ? |
| color depth | 14bit | 24bit |
| Control via Smartphone | ? | ? |
| advanced flash shoe | ? | ? |
| Price approx. in euros |
4,500 | 4,200 |
Let's see this comparison video of the Sony FX3 with the a7s III.
COMPARISON SONY FX3 VS BLACKMAGIC 6K PRO
Let's see the differences now with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro, another of its competitors.
| Sony FX3 |
Blackmagic 6k pro |
|
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 23.1 x 12.99mm |
| megapixels | 12.1MP | 21.2MP |
| Battery | 2280mAh | 3500mAh |
| max ISO | 409600 | 25600 |
| Weight | 640g | 1,240g |
| screen size | 2.95″ | 5" |
| flash shoe | ? | ? |
| sensor displacement stabilizer |
? | ? |
| manual focus | ? | ? |
| manual exposure | ? | ? |
| panoramic | ? | ? |
| video recording | 2160x60fps | 3456x50fps |
| WiFi connection | ? | ? |
| nfc | ? | ? |
CONCLUSIONS
In short, we have here a Sony a7 III in another body more focused on video without a viewfinder, with a fan and the coupling for the XLR handle that comes from the cinema to control the audio of the videos directly from the camera.
Which is not to say that it isn't an excellent camera, if the Sony a7 III is a beast then this is too. State of the art focusing technology, works wonderfully well in low light conditions, excellent audio control, very good color management and everything you could ask for in a camcorder.
