Sony FX3

Description

Engineered for Cinematic Excellence
The FX3 is equipped with a 10.2MP full-frame, backside-illuminated (BSI) Exmor R CMOS sensor that excels in sensitivity, speed, and cinematic image quality. Its advanced color filter array enhances color accuracy, delivering up to 15+ stops of dynamic range and minimizing noise for crisp, clean visuals. The sensor’s rapid readout significantly reduces rolling shutter effects. Additionally, Sony’s renowned fast hybrid autofocus system offers 627 phase detection points and 89% frame coverage, enabling precise focus even in extremely low-light conditions down to EV-6.

Powerful, Responsive Processing
Sharing the same BIONZ XR processor architecture as the FX6, the FX3 delivers high-speed performance from image capture through to final output. By distributing processing tasks—such as user interface, networking, and file management—the camera ensures swift, seamless operation regardless of workload. This advanced engine enables high sensitivity, smooth gradations, true-to-life color, and low noise, as well as rapid, accurate autofocus. It also effortlessly handles the demands of 4K 120p 10-bit 4:2:2 recording and supports fast menu navigation and high-speed writing to CFexpress Type A cards.

S-Cinetone: Effortless Cinematic Color
Meeting the demand for expressive visual storytelling, the FX3 incorporates Sony’s S-Cinetone picture profile, also found in the FX9 and FX6. Inspired by the color science of the flagship VENICE camera, S-Cinetone offers natural mid-tones, soft color rendering, and beautiful highlights—delivering a cinematic look straight out of the camera without the need for post-production grading. S-Cinetone is set as the default for Picture Profile 11 (PP11) on the FX3.

Cage-Free, Creator-Focused Design
The FX3’s compact, cage-free body is purpose-built for efficiency and creative freedom. Six standard ¼”-20 UNC threaded mounting points allow for secure attachment of accessories—such as monitors, recorders, or microphones—directly to the camera. The included top handle, featuring an XLR interface, attaches securely via the Multi Interface Shoe and provides three additional mounting threads. This thoughtful design eliminates the need for a separate cage, reducing overall system size and weight, and streamlining both transport and setup. The FX3 delivers everything a solo operator needs in a versatile, lightweight package that can easily adapt as production needs grow.

The Smallest Cinema Line Camera for Solo Shooters
As the most compact and lightweight member of Sony’s Cinema Line, the FX3 is designed for ultimate portability and flexibility. Its cage-free design, combined with the XLR handle unit, makes it perfect for handheld, gimbal, or drone-mounted shooting. Weighing just 1.576 lbs. (715 g) with battery and memory cards, and measuring only 5.11” x 3.33” x 3.06” (129.7 x 84.5 x 77.8 mm), the FX3’s ergonomically crafted grip ensures comfort and stability during long shoots.

Versatile Audio Options for Professional Sound
The FX3 offers multiple audio input solutions to fit any workflow. It includes a standard 3.5mm mic jack, Sony’s digital Multi Interface (MI) shoe for cable-free microphone connections, and the XLR top handle, which provides two balanced XLR/TRS inputs and an additional 3.5mm jack. The XLR module on the handle handles analog-to-digital conversion and digital signal processing, delivering pristine audio directly to the camera. With support for 4-channel, 24-bit recording and no need for extra cables or batteries, the integrated XLR adaptor ensures a hassle-free audio setup for any production.