Sony FX3A FX3A Black
Its compact, cage-free body houses a 12.1MP full-frame sensor capable of 4K at 120fps and 16-bit raw output, delivering cinema-grade flexibility without external rigs. The bundled Atomos Shinobi monitor and lightweight 640g design create a streamlined, on-the-go cinema setup with 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording. This camera is best for solo YouTubers and documentary shooters who need 15+ stops of dynamic range and dependable Eye AF for run-and-gun work.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 27 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 12.1 MP |
| ISO Range | 80 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 759 |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 1080p FPS | 240 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | XAVC S, XAVC S-I, XAVC HS |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony FX3A FX3A | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX | Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II | Leica SL SL2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 12.1MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 45MP full-frame | 47.3MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 759 | 273 | 425 | 779 | 1053 | 225 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 20 |
| Video | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 640 | 620 | 476 | 658 | 590 | 835 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FX3A FX3A | 90.4 | 34.9 | 71.4 | 94.3 | 90.5 | 6.1 | 44.9 | 82.2 | 93 | 79.4 | 84 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 81 | 88.3 | 95.1 | 87.7 | 84.3 | 52.7 | 90.5 | 82.2 | 93 | 99.2 | 84 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 Compare | 87 | 88.3 | 91.3 | 79.6 | 91.3 | 97.7 | 95.7 | 82.2 | 84.5 | 96.8 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Compare | 96.8 | 90.5 | 96.4 | 90.3 | 93 | 47.8 | 90.1 | 99.2 | 93 | 92.2 | 84 |
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 94.5 | 94 | 90.3 | 98.8 | 62.8 | 44.9 | 99.7 | 93 | 87.3 | 99.5 |
| Leica SL SL2 Compare | 76.9 | 97.1 | 98.5 | 76.1 | 77.3 | 64.6 | 90.1 | 53.2 | 82.5 | 67.6 | 84 |