Sony has really working on their camera side. It seems like this is just as important a niche for Sony other then their TV’s, Play Station 5’s and that one pair of headphones. Ummm yeah its the Sony WH-1000XM4’s (Sony really needs to work on their naming scheme)

They did come up with the Sony a1 quite awhile back. Although, that wasn’t really a cinema camera. That was an 8K Camera but not from their Cinema Line. I KNEW THAT WAS A GIMMICK! GET THE SONY FX3!!!!

Wait a minute, Trash Talk aside. Lets get deep down, alright? Here’s the Review With a compact design for solo shooters, travel applications, and to serve as an ideal B cam, the Sony FX3 borrows from both the Cinema Line and Alpha series of cameras to create an optimized portable cinema camera. The FX3 features all of the imaging attributes you’d expect from this class but sports a newly designed body that’s hand-holdable, with a streamlined and minimal profile, and has a “cage-free” design, indicating the ability to secure various accessories directly to the camera body.

Its 12.1MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor (10.2MP effective in video mode) pairs with a BIONZ XR processor to achieve UHD 4K video capture with internal 10-bit 4:2:2 sampling or 16-bit raw output. The sensor’s BSI design heightens clarity and sensitivity, with an expandable ISO 80-409600 range and greater-than 15-stop dynamic range for working in mixed lighting conditions. Benefitting color and tonal control, an S-Cinetone mode can be used for matching to VENICE, FX9, or FX6 sources and there is also S-Log3/2 gamut support and 10-bit HLG for simple HDR productions. The sensor and processor also work together to greatly reduce rolling shutter and the sensor’s design incorporates a Fast Hybrid AF system for intelligent and quick focusing performance and subject tracking.

Beyond the physical design just being compact, it’s also built to maximize efficiency and operability through the inclusion of an articulating 3.0″ touchscreen LCD, a removable shoe-mounted top handle with dual XLR mic inputs, and 5-axis mechanical image stabilization for smoother handheld recording.

This compact addition to Sony’s Cinema Line blends the full-frame, S-Cinetone capture of the FX6 with the UHD 4K capture, autofocus options, and body size of the a7S III camera. The video-forward design of the FX3 also shares several handling and audio features with the FX6 and the ISO range and battery of the a7S III.

The FX 3 got Full-frame, back-illuminated 12.1MP Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ XR processor, High-speed rates of 120p in 4K and 240p in HD and Dynamic range of 15+ stops

Just like the FX6 the FX3 has S-Cinetone, S-Log3, HLG, and Rec. 709 gamma options, Tally lamps on the front, side, and rear, Internal fan to prevent overheating and also Zoom lever!

Some features shared with the A7S III are the 5-axis in-body image stabilization, 16-bit raw output via HDMI, S-Log2 gamma choice and 80 to 409,6000 ISO range (expanded)

The FX3 has a Comfortable, cage-free, handheld operation all screws that a cage gives are already available on the body of the camera. The Camera Itself has a Greater than 1.6x battery runtime compared to a7S II and also USB-PD power option for extended shooting times, because it’s a cinema camera, these are a must.

The 12.1MP Exmor R sensor and BIONZ XR processor offer true cinematic expression with 10.2MP effective video and 12.1MP stills capture. The full-frame sensor provides shallow depth of field looks, impressive bokeh, and reduced rolling shutter artifacts. Default S-Cinetone color setting provides a softer-toned look with beautiful skin tone reproduction, Complements your VENICE, FX9, or FX6 footage, has S-Log-3, S-Gamut3, S-Gamut3.Cine, and 10-bit 4:2:2: support help to maintain rich gradation and color compatible with the range of Sony Cinema Line cameras.

• Up to 600 Mb/s XAVC S-I ALL-I H.264 codec recording
• XAVC HS codec recording with H.265 encoding for lower bit rates in Long GOP
• Internal 10-bit 4:2:2 recording to CFexpress Type A or SD memory cards
• External, 16-bit raw,10-bit 4:2:2 output via HDMI type-A port
• 8-bit XAVC S or 10-bit XAVC HS proxy capture
• 10-bit, 4:2:2 color available in all formats including HLG
• Full-frame UHD 4K high-speeds up to 120p
• S35 HD high-speed rates up to 240p
• Up to 5x slow-motion rates

• Flexible, streamlined, 5 x 3 x 3″ form
• 3″ LCD with 1,440,000-dot resolution tilts for optimal viewing
• Can be used with or without a cage
• Right-handed controls feature placement consistent with the rest of the Cinema Line
• Five 1/4″-20 accessory threads on the FX3 body plus two on the top handle
• Intuitive touchscreen menu
• Customizable buttons for assigning 15 controls and up to 140 menu items
• Tally (record) lights are easily viewable on the top, front, and rear of the camera
• Dual CFexpress Type A/SD slots
• Relay, simultaneous, and backup recording
• Customizable zoom setting plus Clear Image Zoom

• Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz wireless connectivity
• Wired LAN link using the USB Type-C port and a separate adapter

An integrated cooling fan and a heat-dissipating design enable uninterrupted recording up to 4K60, Magnesium-alloy chassis and shell and Sealed against inclement weather and dust.