Sony Cinema Line FX3A
Nikon Z Z7 II Black 2020
What Buyers Say
Sony Cinema Line FX3A
The Sony FX3 and FX3A are overwhelmingly praised as top-tier cinema cameras, delivering stunning image quality, exceptional low-light performance, and reliable autofocus. Users highlight the compact, lightweight design and cinematic colors straight out of camera, though some note the need for external ND filters and a short battery life of about 2 hours. A few minor complaints include the included HDMI cable not working well with the monitor and the desire for 90-degree connectors.
Pros
- Stunning image quality
- Exceptional low-light performance
- Reliable autofocus
- Compact and lightweight design
- Cinematic colors straight out of camera
Cons
- No internal ND filters
- Short battery life (~2 hours)
- HDMI cable incompatible with monitor
- Lack of 90-degree HDMI connectors
- Sharpness limited to 4K native cap
Nikon Z Z7 II Black 2020
The Nikon Z7 II is highly praised for its exceptional 45.7MP image quality, superb dynamic range, and solid build. Users love the lighter weight compared to DSLRs like the D850, the excellent EVF, and the ability to adapt F-mount lenses via the FTZ adapter. The autofocus is generally accurate for portraits and landscapes, but many note it lags behind competitors, especially for fast action and birds in flight. Battery life is a common concern, and the dual card slot design (CFexpress/XQD + SD) is seen as a practical compromise. Overall, it's a fantastic value for high-resolution stills photography.
Pros
- Exceptional 45.7MP image quality
- Superb dynamic range and sharpness
- Lightweight and comfortable ergonomics
- Excellent electronic viewfinder (EVF)
- F-mount lens compatibility via FTZ adapter
Cons
- Autofocus lags behind competition for action
- Battery life is shorter than DSLRs
- Dual card slots are mismatched (CFexpress + SD)
- No built-in GPS
- No native pancake lens for compact travel
Scores
Specifications
| Sony Cinema Line FX3A | Nikon Z Z7 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 12.100000381469727 MP | 45.70000076293945 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 80 | 64★ |
| Processor | — | EXPEED 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759 | Phase Detection: 493 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | — | 10 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 12 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 100 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | MPEG-4 AVC/XAVC S-I, XAVC HS/H.265, XAVC S/MPEG-4 AVC, XAVC Proxy | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.64 kg | 0.61 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 420 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI | Mini-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Cinema Line FX3A
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong video (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average sensor (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average burst (33rd percentile)
Nikon Z Z7 II Black 2020
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.