Most Compact Member of the Cinema Line Family

This compact addition to Sony's Cinema Line blends the full-frame, S-Cinetone capture of the FX6 with the UHD 4K capture, autofocus options, and body size of the a7S III camera. The video-forward design of the FX3 also shares several handling and audio features with the FX6 and the ISO range and battery of the a7S III

Common FX3/FX6/a7S III Features

• Full-frame, back-illuminated 12.1MP Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ XR processor
• High-speed rates of 120p in 4K and 240p in HD
• Dynamic range of 15+ stops

Shared FX3/FX6 Attributes

• S-Cinetone, S-Log3, HLG, and Rec. 709 gamma options
• Tally lamps on the front, side, and rear
• Internal fan to prevent overheating
• Zoom lever

Shared FX3/A7S III Attributes

• 5-axis in-body image stabilization
• 16-bit raw output via HDMI
• S-Log2 gamma choice
• 80 to 409,6000 ISO range (expanded)

Improved FX3 Features

• Comfortable, cage-free, handheld operation
• Greater than 1.6x battery runtime compared to a7S II
• USB-PD power option for extended shooting times

4K Full-Frame CMOS Exmor R Sensor

The 12.1MP Exmor R sensor and BIONZ XR processor offer true cinematic expression with 10.2MP effective video and 12.1MP stills capture. The full-frame sensor provides shallow depth of field looks, impressive bokeh, and reduced rolling shutter artifacts.

S-Cinetone Color

• Default S-Cinetone color setting provides a softer-toned look with beautiful skin tone reproduction
• Complements your VENICE, FX9, or FX6 footage
• S-Log-3, S-Gamut3, S-Gamut3.Cine, and 10-bit 4:2:2: support help to maintain rich gradation and color compatible with the range of Sony Cinema Line cameras

Cinematic Recording / Frame Rate Options

• Up to 600 Mb/s XAVC S-I ALL-I H.264 codec recording
• XAVC HS codec recording with H.265 encoding for lower bit rates in Long GOP
• Internal 10-bit 4:2:2 recording to CFexpress Type A or SD memory cards
• External, 16-bit raw,10-bit 4:2:2 output via HDMI type-A port
• 8-bit XAVC S or 10-bit XAVC HS proxy capture
• 10-bit, 4:2:2 color available in all formats including HLG
• Full-frame UHD 4K high-speeds up to 120p
• S35 HD high-speed rates up to 240p
• Up to 5x slow-motion rates 

Compact Design / Ergonomic Operation

• Flexible, streamlined, 5 x 3 x 3" form
• 3" LCD with 1,440,000-dot resolution tilts for optimal viewing
• Can be used with or without a cage
• Right-handed controls feature placement consistent with the rest of the Cinema Line
• Five 1/4"-20 accessory threads on the FX3 body plus two on the top handle
• Intuitive touchscreen menu
• Customizable buttons for assigning 15 controls and up to 140 menu items
• Tally (record) lights are easily viewable on the top, front, and rear of the camera
• Dual CFexpress Type A/SD slots
• Relay, simultaneous, and backup recording
• Customizable zoom setting plus Clear Image Zoom

Detachable XLR Adapter Handle

• Top handle with two XLR-1/4" TRS combo audio inputs
• Microphone holder and 3.5mm mic input
• Digital audio with up to 4-channel, 24-bit recording
• Contoured for comfortable low-angle shooting

Fast Hybrid / Phase Detection Autofocus

• Multiple autofocusing modes are designed for solo shooting
• Fast Hybrid AF uses 627 points to cover approximately 89% of the image frame
• Real-Time Eye AF, Eye and Face Detection, and subject Touch Tracking 

Durable Build / Enhanced Operating

• An integrated cooling fan and a heat-dissipating design enable uninterrupted recording up to 4K60
• Magnesium-alloy chassis and shell
• Sealed against inclement weather and dust

Wireless Connectivity

• Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz wireless connectivity
• Wired LAN link using the USB Type-C port and a separate adapter

Post-Production Stabilization with E-Mount Lenses

• Sony's Catalyst Prepare/Browse software uses shake metadata to stabilize your image
• Adjustable balance between shake compensation and image area trimming