Sony Cinema Line FX3

★★★★★ 4.8 (216)

The full-frame sensor delivers 15+ stops of dynamic range and 4K 120p 10-bit 4:2:2 recording with full pixel readout, backed by an internal cooling fan for uninterrupted 4K 60p capture. Its cage-free body integrates ¼”-20 mounting points and an XLR top handle, while S-Cinetone color science provides a cinematic look straight out of camera. This camera is best for solo filmmakers and run-and-gun shooters who need a compact, high-sensitivity body with professional audio and mounting flexibility.

Type mirrorless
Sensor 10.2MP full-frame
AF Points 627 pts
Burst 120 fps
Video 4K @120fps
IBIS Yes
Weight 715 g
Sony Cinema Line FX3 camera
57 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong burst (98th percentile) 98th
  • Strong social proof (97th percentile) 97th
  • Strong af (91th percentile) 91th
  • Strong video (87th percentile) 87th

Cons

  • Below average sensor (4th percentile)
  • Below average display (25th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '23: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '24: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '24: 3.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '25: 3.7★ · 3 reviewsQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 1 review2212131Q4 '23Q1 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q4 '25
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 90.5
EVF 35.5
Build 52.2
Burst 98.2
Video 87
Sensor 4.3
Battery 44.9
Display 25.3
Connectivity 60.8
Social Proof 96.7
Stabilization 71.8

Specifications

Full Specifications

Sensor

Type BSI-CMOS
Size full-frame
Megapixels 10.2 MP
ISO Range 80
Processor BIONZ XR

Autofocus

AF Points 627
Eye AF Yes
Animal AF Yes

Shooting

Burst (Mechanical) 120

Video

Max Resolution 4K
4K FPS 120
1080p FPS 240
10-bit Yes
Log Profile Yes
Codec H.264

Build

Weight 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs

Connectivity

Hot Shoe Yes

vs Competition

Spec Sony Cinema Line FX3 Nikon Z Z9 Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Fujifilm X-T X-T5 Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II
Type mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless
Sensor 10.2MP full-frame 45.7MP full-frame 24.2MP full-frame 40.2MP aps-c 24.2MP full-frame 20.4MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points 627 493 1053 425 779 1053
Burst FPS 120 30 12 15 30 120
Video 4K @120fps 8K @120fps 4K @60fps 6K @60fps 6K @60fps 4K @60fps
IBIS true true true true true true
Weather Sealed false true true true true true
Weight (g) 715 1160 590 476 658 511
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfEvfBuildBurstVideoSensorBatteryDisplayConnectivitySocial ProofStabilization
Sony Cinema Line FX3 90.535.552.298.2874.344.925.360.896.771.8
Nikon Z Z9 Compare 89.98999.696.198.864.297.382.893.19284.4
Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare 98.387.394.187.783.248.498.682.893.19298.1
Fujifilm X-T X-T5 Compare 87.49391.580.187.897.595.682.893.196.793.6
Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Compare 96.990.996.590.49348.490.199.293.19284.4
OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare 98.389.788.799.884.340.694.282.893.175.699.5

Price

Value & Pricing

From R$22,300 1 offers across 1 retailers
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R$22,300

Usage Scores

Overall (57.3)Video (61.8)Travel (36)Youtube (48.8)Beginner (60.1)Vlogging (38.6)Streaming (50.1)Photography (47)Wedding Events (50)Sports Wildlife (55.8)Product Photography (38.3)

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