Compact and Versatile Full-Frame Camcorder for Professional Filmmaking

Overview

The Sony FX3 is a compact full-frame camcorder designed for professional filmmakers and content creators. As part of Sony's Cinema Line, the FX3 combines the performance of a cinema camera with the portability and usability of a mirrorless camera. It features a high-performance full-frame sensor, advanced autofocus, and robust video capabilities, making it ideal for a wide range of cinematic applications, including documentary, indie filmmaking, and content creation.

Key Features

Exceptional Image Quality

• Full-Frame Exmor R CMOS Sensor: 12.1 MP back-illuminated full-frame sensor provides excellent image quality, high sensitivity, and low noise performance, even in low-light conditions.
• BIONZ XR Image Processor: Delivers fast processing speeds, reducing latency and enhancing overall performance, ensuring high-quality video output.

Professional Video Capabilities

• 4K UHD Video Recording: Capture stunning 4K video at up to 120 frames per second (fps), providing rich detail and smooth motion.
• 10-Bit 4:2:2 Internal Recording: Supports high-quality internal recording for greater color depth and flexibility in post-production.
• S-Log3 and HLG: Advanced gamma curves for greater dynamic range and flexibility in color grading, allowing for professional-quality footage.
• 16-Bit RAW Output: Supports external 16-bit RAW recording via HDMI, offering maximum flexibility for professional workflows.

Advanced Autofocus

• Fast Hybrid AF: Combines phase-detection and contrast-detection autofocus for fast, precise, and reliable focus tracking.
• Real-Time Eye AF and Real-Time Tracking: Ensures sharp focus on subjects' eyes and maintains accurate tracking of moving subjects, ideal for both human and animal subjects.

Compact and Robust Design

• Lightweight and Portable: Weighing only 715 grams (1.57 lbs), the FX3 is designed for handheld shooting and portability without compromising on performance.
• Durable Construction: Magnesium alloy body with enhanced dust and moisture resistance, ensuring reliability in challenging shooting environments.

Specifications

• Model: Sony FX3 (ILME-FX3)
• Sensor: 12.1 MP Full-Frame Exmor R CMOS Sensor
• Image Processor: BIONZ XR
• Video Recording: 4K UHD at up to 120fps, Full HD at up to 240fps
• ISO Sensitivity: 80-102400 (expandable to 409600)
• Autofocus System: Fast Hybrid AF with 627 phase-detection points
• LCD Screen: 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen LCD, 1.44m dots
• Viewfinder: Not applicable (monitor only)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI, 3.5mm mic and headphone jacks
• Battery: NP-FZ100, up to 135 minutes of continuous recording
• Dimensions: 129.7 x 77.8 x 84.5 mm
• Weight: 715 g (including battery and memory card)

Additional Benefits

Enhanced Usability

• Tally Lights: Built-in tally lights on the front and back for clear recording status indication.
• Multiple Mounting Points: 1/4"-20 mounting points for attaching accessories directly to the camera body, facilitating flexible rigging options.
• XLR Audio Inputs: Optional XLR handle unit provides professional audio connectivity and control.

Creative Flexibility

• Slow & Quick Motion: Enables recording at variable frame rates for creative slow-motion and quick-motion effects.
• Picture Profiles: Customizable picture profiles for different shooting scenarios, enhancing creative control.