Sony Cinema Line FX3A
Sony
64 Overall Score
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Canon EOS R5 R5 Mark II Black
Canon
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony Cinema Line FX3A
92 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
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
Image quality 6
Low light performance 4
Autofocus 3
Build quality 3
Battery life 2
Nd filters 2
Canon EOS R5 R5 Mark II Black
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Specifications
| Sony Cinema Line FX3A | Canon EOS R5 R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 12.100000381469727 MP | 45 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 80★ | 100 |
| Processor | — | DIGIC X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps | 240 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | XAVC S-I, 16-Bit Raw Output | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.64 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 320 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI | Mini HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Cinema Line FX3A
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong video (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average sensor (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average burst (33rd percentile)
Canon EOS R5 R5 Mark II Black
- Strong af (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Canon EOS R5 R5 Mark II
Scores 92 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 32 specs.