After the launch of Sony Alpha 1, Sony also introduced the Sony FX3 cinema E-mount camera. The new Sony FX3 added to the Cinema Line of video cameras, and sits between the FX6 and the a7S III. Here is a quick comparison of the Sony FX3 vs Sony a7S III.
According to Sony, the a7S III is still very much a photo and video camera, whereas the FX3 is a cinema camera that can shoot stills in a pinch. Sony FX3 vs Sony a7S III both feature the same 2nd generation 12MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor, dual BIONZ XR image processors, 759-Point Fast Hybrid AF, UHD 4K 120p video recording, 10-Bit 4:2:2 Internal, 16-Bit Raw Output, HLG, S-Log2 & S-Log3 gammas, 5-axis IBIS, Dual CFexpress Type A/SD slots, full-size HDMI ports and fully-articulating LCD. As you see the two video-centric models are fairly similar in many ways
So how does the FX3 differ from the a7S III? Take a look at the table below from B&HPhoto and compare the Sony FX3 vs Sony a7S III specifications.
The US price of the FX3 is $3,898 and it is $400 higher than the A7SMKIII. Available from B&H/Adorama/Amazon.
Sony FX3 vs Sony a7S III Specifications Comparison
|
FX3 Cinema Camera |
a7S III Mirrorless Camera |
|
|
12.1MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor BIONZ XR Processor |
Sensor and Processor |
12.1MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor BIONZ XR Processor |
|
FF: UHD 4K 120p |
Video Resolution (FF/S35) |
FF: UHD 4K 120p |
|
10-Bit 4:2:2 Internal |
Bit Rate |
10-Bit 4:2:2 Internal |
|
ISO 80-409600 (Extended) |
ISO Range |
ISO 80-409600 (Extended) |
|
S-Cinetone |
Cinema Look/Gamma |
S-Log3, S-Log2, HLG |
|
5-Axis Sensor-Shift |
Image Stabilization |
5-Axis Sensor-Shift |
|
Fast Hybrid AF with Eye AF and Subject Tracking |
Autofocus |
Fast Hybrid AF with Eye AF and Subject Tracking |
|
Removable Top Handle |
Handle/1/4“-20 Mounts |
1 x ¼”-20 Mount |
|
Front, Top, and Rear |
Tally Lamp |
– |
|
Yes |
Zoom Lever |
– |
|
2 x XLR/TRS via Handle 1 x 3.5mm Microphone 1 x 3.5mm Microphone via Handle |
Audio Recording |
1 x 3.5mm Headphone 1 x 3.5mm Microphone |
|
16-Bit Raw Output via HDMI |
Raw Output |
16-Bit Raw Output via HDMI |
|
Internal Fan |
Active Cooling |
– |
|
2 x CFexpress Type A/SD |
Memory Card Compatibility |
2 x CFexpress Type A/SD |
|
NP-FZ100 |
Battery |
NP-FZ100 |
|
5.1 x 3.1 x 3.3″ |
Dimensions |
5.1 x 3.8 x 3.2″ |
|
1.4 lb / 640 g |
Weight |
1.35 lb / 614 g |
Best Lenses for Sony a1 | Best Memory Cards for Sony a1 | Sony Lens Abbreviations and Meanings
Upcoming Sony Cameras and Lenses in 2021 | See also Best Lenses for Sony Full Frame E-Mount
Read more Sony Rumors and Sony Camera Rumors.
Also join the Sony Camera Users Facebook Group to share your Sony photography.
