Sony
FX3
Compact full-frame cinema line camera with S-Cinetone and pro video ergonomics.
$3,899
Launch priceReleased Feb 2021
Sony
FX9
Full-frame 6K XDCAM camcorder with Dual Base ISO, S-Cinetone, Fast Hybrid AF, variable ND, and oversampled DCI 4K up to 60p.
$10,998
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
FX3 is 1.5 years newer.
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Wins
FX3
Wins
FX9
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AFX3 has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- AFX3 has higher Burst (electronic) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- AFX3 has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AFX3 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 4,000)
- AFX3 has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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FX3
130 × 78 × 85 mm
715 g (1.58 lb / 25.22 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX9
146 × 143 × 229 mm
2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)
FX3 is 16mm narrower, 65mm shorter, and 145mm thinner than FX9.
FX3 is 1285 g lighter than FX9.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm FX3 · 229mm FX9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
FX3
130 × 78 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX9
146 × 143 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
FX3
130 × 85 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX9
146 × 229 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FX3
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
FX9
35.7 × 18.8 mm · Full Frame
671 mm² area
1.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
FX3
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
FX9
✓ 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
FX3
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.7, 77.8, 84.5
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 4,000 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
80 vs 800 — lower is better
Weight
715 g vs 2000 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
FX9
Codecs
Adds XAVC-I, XAVC-L, MPEG HD422
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 142.5, 229
Card types
Adds XQD
Resolution
20.5 MP vs 12.1 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 627
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
FX9
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 6K Exmor R oversampling
- ✓Dual Base ISO 800 / 4000
- ✓S-Cinetone + S-Log3
- ✓Built-in variable ND (1/4–1/128)
- ✓12G-SDI + dual XQD slots
Cons
- –Large shoulder-cam form factor
- –Body-only is 2 kg
- –XQD media (not CFexpress)
- –6K not recorded natively (oversampled 4K)
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, FX3 or FX9?
FX3 scores 6.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for FX9 — 715g — manageable for travel.
What's the resolution difference between the FX3 and FX9?
FX3 is 12.1 MP and FX9 is 20.5 MP, so the FX9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the FX3 and FX9 have in-body image stabilization?
FX3 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX9 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the FX3 and FX9?
FX3 weighs 715 g and FX9 weighs 2000 g, so the FX3 is 1285 g lighter.
Do the FX3 and FX9 record 4K video?
FX3: 4K up to 120p. FX9: 6K oversampled → DCI 4K / UHD 4K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the FX3 and FX9 weather sealed?
FX3: Yes. FX9: Yes.
How much does each cost?
FX3 launched at $3,899 and FX9 at $10,998. The FX3 is $7,099 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.