RED
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Large-format global-shutter cinema flagship with 8K VV, 120fps, and pro broadcast I/O.
$44,500
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
Sony
FX3
Compact full-frame cinema line camera with S-Cinetone and pro video ergonomics.
$3,899
Launch priceReleased Feb 2021
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV is 1.2 years newer.
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Wins
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Wins
FX3
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFX3 has lower Weight (715 g vs 3620 g)
- AV-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- AV-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has higher Resolution (35.4 MP vs 12.1 MP)
- BFX3 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AV-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 627)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 108 × 150 mm
3620 g (7.98 lb / 127.69 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX3
130 × 78 × 85 mm
715 g (1.58 lb / 25.22 oz)
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV is 14mm narrower than FX3 but it is also 30mm taller and 65mm thicker.
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV is 2905 g heavier than FX3.
Depth (front-to-back): 150mm V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV · 85mm FX3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 108 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.
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 150 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX3
130 × 85 mm
Sensor size, to scale
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
40.96 × 21.6 mm · Full Frame
885 mm² area
FX3
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV: 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
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Codecs
Adds REDCODE RAW HQ/MQ/LQ
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 115.5, 108, 149.63
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Resolution
35.4 MP vs 12.1 MP — 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 V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV supports it
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
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 3620 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
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.
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Pros
- ✓8K VV global shutter
- ✓120fps 8K
- ✓Pro I/O
- ✓REDCODE RAW ecosystem
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Massive data rates
- –Requires pro crew
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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RED V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV or FX3?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for FX3 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV and FX3?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV is 35.4 MP and FX3 is 12.1 MP, so the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV and FX3 have in-body image stabilization?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX3 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV or the FX3?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV reaches 30 fps electronic. FX3 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV and FX3?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV weighs 3620 g and FX3 weighs 715 g, so the FX3 is 2905 g lighter.
Do the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV and FX3 record 4K video?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV: 8K VV (max), 4K up to 120p. FX3: 4K up to 120p.
Are the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV and FX3 weather sealed?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV: Yes. FX3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV and 580 shots for the FX3, giving the FX3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV launched at $44,500 and FX3 at $3,899. The FX3 is $40,601 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of RED and Sony press materials.