Sony
FX3
Compact full-frame cinema line camera with S-Cinetone and pro video ergonomics.
$3,899
Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
12.1 MP
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
102,400
Burst
10 fps
4K
120 fps
IBIS
5.5-stop
Weight
715 g
Battery
580 shots
Sensor size
Sony FX3
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Sony E mount
80
First-party
270
Third-party
350+
Total available
Mount introduced 2010
Body size
Sony FX3
130 × 78 × 85 mm
715 g (1.58 lb / 25.22 oz)
130 × 78 × 85 mm · 715 g (1.58 lb / 25.22 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Good- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Fair- · 10fps burst — solid for most action
- · 627 AF points — good coverage
Video & Hybrid
Excellent- · 4K recording
- · 4K 120p slow-motion
Landscape
Fair- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Good- · 715g — manageable for travel
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Fair- · Animal subject recognition
- · Weather sealed for field conditions
Vlogging
Fair- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
Pros
- ✓ Cinema form factor
- ✓ S-Log3 / S-Cinetone
- ✓ Compact for gimbals
- ✓ Full-frame sensor
Cons
- – No EVF
- – Still photo ergonomics limited
- – Single card slot
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Sony FX3