Description

With a compact design for solo shooters, for travel applications, and to serve as an ideal B cam, the Sony FX3 borrows from both the Cinema Line and Alpha series of cameras to create an optimized portable cinema camera. The FX3 features all the imaging attributes you’d expect from this class but sports a new lightweight, handheld form with a streamlined profile and a “cage-free” design offering the ability to secure various accessories directly to the camera body.

The FX3’s 12.1MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor (10.2MP effective in video mode) is paired with a BIONZ XR processor to achieve UHD 4K video capture with internal 10-bit 4:2:2 sampling or 16-bit raw output. The sensor’s BSI design heightens clarity and sensitivity, with an expandable ISO 80-409,600 range and greater-than 15-stop dynamic range for working in mixed lighting conditions.Benefitting color and tonal control, the S-Cinetone mode can be used for matching to VENICE, FX9, or FX6 sources, and there is also S-Log3/2 gamut support and 10-bit HLG for simple HDR productions. The sensor and processor also work together to greatly reduce rolling shutter, and the sensor’s design incorporates a Fast Hybrid AF system for intelligent and quick focusing performance and subject tracking.

4K Full-Frame CMOS Exmor R Sensor

A 12.1MP Exmor R sensor and BIONZ XR processor offer the FX3 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. A base sensitivity of 80-102,400 expands to a lofty 409,600 for impressive low-light capture, and 15+ stops of dynamic range reproduce the nuances of both spectacular exteriors and carefully lit interior scenes with plenty of allowance for color grading.

S-Cinetone Color

Beautiful skin tone reproduction and a softer-toned look that complements your VENICE, FX9, or FX6 footage are created using the FX3’s default S-Cinetone color setting. S-Log-3, S-Gamut3, S-Gamut3.Cine, and 10-bit 4:2:2 support help maintain rich gradation and color matching with the range of Sony Cinema Line cameras, while HLG HDR provides the option of direct HLG playback without the need for grading.

Video Recording

Cooling features like a silent fan and a heatsink dissipate warmth to enable uninterrupted recording up to 4K60
Dual SD card slots accept both CFexpress Type A and SDXC cards for easy relay or backup recording
Super35 1080p capture at rates up to 240p

Internal Recording Modes

H.265 Long GOP/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/24.00/25/29.97/30.00/50/59.94/60.00/100/120 fps [50 to 280 Mb/s]
H.265 Long GOP/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/24.00/25/29.97/30.00/50/59.94/60.00/100/120 fps [30 to 150 Mb/s]
MPEG-4 AVC/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/24.00/25/29.97/30.00/50/59.94/60.00/100/120 fps [100 to 280 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/24.00/25/29.97/30.00/50/59.94/60.00/100/120/200/240 fps [50 Mb/s]
MPEG-4 AVC/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/24.00/25/29.97/30.00/50/59.94/60.00/100/120 fps [60 to 200 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/24.00/25/29.97/30.00/50/59.94/60.00/100/120/200/240 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]
MPEG-4 AVC/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/24.00/25/29.97/30.00/59.94/60.00/100/120 fps [240 to 600 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/24.00/25/29.97/30.00/50/59.94/60.00/100/120/200/240 fps [89 to 222 Mb/s]
XAVC Proxy
1920 x 1080 [9 to 16 Mb/s]
1280 x 720 [6 Mb/s]

External Recording Modes

Raw 16-Bit via HDMI
4264 x 2408 at 23.98/25/50/59.94 fps
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps