Canon
EOS C500 Mark II
Full-frame cinema flagship with 5.9K 60p, dual gain sensor, and modular design.
$15,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
Sony
FX3
Compact full-frame cinema line camera with S-Cinetone and pro video ergonomics.
$3,899
Launch priceReleased Feb 2021
FX3 is 1.5 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C500 Mark II
Wins
FX3
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- BFX3 has lower Weight (715 g vs 1750 g)
- BFX3 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 627)
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 120 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C500 Mark II
162 × 138 × 163 mm
1750 g (3.86 lb / 61.73 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX3
130 × 78 × 85 mm
715 g (1.58 lb / 25.22 oz)
EOS C500 Mark II is 32mm wider, 60mm taller, and 79mm thicker than FX3.
EOS C500 Mark II is 1035 g heavier than FX3.
Depth (front-to-back): 163mm EOS C500 Mark II · 85mm FX3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C500 Mark II
162 × 138 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX3
130 × 78 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS C500 Mark II
162 × 163 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX3
130 × 85 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C500 Mark II
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
FX3
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C500 Mark II: mount data unavailable
FX3
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS C500 Mark II
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 163
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS C500 Mark II supports it
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
AF points / zones
1053 vs 627 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FX3
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.7, 77.8, 84.5
Weight
715 g vs 1750 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Resolution
12.1 MP vs 8.85 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
580 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 600 Mbps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C500 Mark II
Pros
- ✓5.9K full-frame
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓Modular design
- ✓Pro cinema I/O
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large body
- –Requires cinema lenses
FX3
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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Canon EOS C500 Mark II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS C500 Mark II or FX3?
EOS C500 Mark II scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for FX3 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and FX3?
EOS C500 Mark II is 8.85 MP and FX3 is 12.1 MP, so the FX3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and FX3 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C500 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX3 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C500 Mark II or the FX3?
EOS C500 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. FX3 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and FX3?
EOS C500 Mark II weighs 1750 g and FX3 weighs 715 g, so the FX3 is 1035 g lighter.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and FX3 record 4K video?
EOS C500 Mark II: 4K up to 120p. FX3: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C500 Mark II and FX3 weather sealed?
EOS C500 Mark II: Yes. FX3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C500 Mark II and 580 shots for the FX3, giving the FX3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C500 Mark II launched at $15,999 and FX3 at $3,899. The FX3 is $12,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.