Sony
FX3
Compact full-frame cinema line camera with S-Cinetone and pro video ergonomics.
$3,899
Launch priceReleased Feb 2021
Z CAM
E2-S6
Super 35 6K cinema box camera with 14 stops DR, EF mount, ProRes/ZRAW internal recording, and 1Gb Ethernet.
$1,995
Launch priceReleased Jun 2020
FX3 is 9 months newer.
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Wins
FX3
Wins
E2-S6
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AFX3 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- BE2-S6 has higher Burst (electronic) (100 fps vs 10 fps)
- AFX3 has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 500)
- BE2-S6 has higher Resolution (26 MP vs 12.1 MP)
- AFX3 has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 300 Mbps)
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
E2-S6
91 × 99 × 122 mm
1090 g (2.40 lb / 38.45 oz)
FX3 is 21mm shorter and 38mm thinner than E2-S6 but it is also 38mm wider.
FX3 is 375 g lighter than E2-S6.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm FX3 · 122mm E2-S6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
FX3
130 × 78 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
E2-S6
91 × 99 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
E2-S6
91 × 122 mm
Sensor size, to scale
FX3
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
E2-S6
23.4 × 15.67 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
2.3× 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
E2-S6
Canon EF
300+
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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.7, 77.8, 84.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
80 vs 500 — lower is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
AA filter
Only FX3 supports it
Eye AF
Only FX3 supports it
Reasons to choose
E2-S6
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91.2, 99.25, 122.25
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0
Burst (electronic)
100 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Resolution
26 MP vs 12.1 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes, ZRAW
Both cameras share
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
- ✓Headphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support headphone jack (3.5mm)
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
E2-S6
Pros
- ✓Super 35 26MP 6K sensor
- ✓6K up to 60fps / 4K up to 100fps
- ✓ProRes + ZRAW internal
- ✓14 stops dynamic range
- ✓1Gb Ethernet + HDMI
Cons
- –Rolling shutter (not global)
- –No built-in ND
- –Requires external monitor for framing
- –EF mount only (adapters for PL/MFT)
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, FX3 or E2-S6?
FX3 scores 5.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for E2-S6 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the FX3 and E2-S6?
FX3 is 12.1 MP and E2-S6 is 26 MP, so the E2-S6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the FX3 and E2-S6 have in-body image stabilization?
FX3 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-S6 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the FX3 or the E2-S6?
FX3 reaches 10 fps electronic. E2-S6 reaches 100 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the FX3 and E2-S6?
FX3 weighs 715 g and E2-S6 weighs 1090 g, so the FX3 is 375 g lighter.
Do the FX3 and E2-S6 record 4K video?
FX3: 4K up to 120p. E2-S6: 6K Open Gate (6244 × 4168) (max), 4K up to 100p.
Are the FX3 and E2-S6 weather sealed?
FX3: Yes. E2-S6: No.
How much does each cost?
FX3 launched at $3,899 and E2-S6 at $1,995. The E2-S6 is $1,904 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony and Z CAM press materials.