Sony FX3 II
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Our editorial take on the Sony FX3 II
Sony's FX3 II refines the compact cinema camera formula with meaningful upgrades across the board. The switch to a 10.3-megapixel sensor optimized for video delivers cleaner high-ISO performance and better rolling shutter control, while the BIONZ XR processor enables 4K 120p internal recording and 1080p at 240fps. The addition of a silent cooling fan and improved heat management addresses one of the original FX3's few weaknesses, and the cage-free design with multiple mounting points makes rigging faster and more flexible. Netflix approval, 16-bit external raw output, and a robust codec suite (XAVC S-I, XAVC HS, ProRes RAW, and Blackmagic RAW support) position this as a serious production tool.
At $4,298, the FX3 II sits squarely between hybrid cinema cameras and dedicated cinema rigs. Five-axis in-body stabilization rated at 5.5 stops, dual CFexpress Type A or SD UHS-II slots, and comprehensive audio options (including an XLR handle) make it a versatile workhorse for solo shooters and small crews. The lack of a viewfinder won't bother cinema-focused users, and the improved autofocus system with subject detection continues to be a key differentiator in this category. For filmmakers who need a compact, full-frame cinema camera that can handle both controlled sets and run-and-gun work, the FX3 II delivers without major compromise.
- 10.3 MP sensor optimized for video with improved high-ISO performance and rolling shutter
- 4K 120p and 1080p 240fps internal recording with 10-bit 4:2:2 quality
- Silent cooling fan and robust thermal management eliminate overheating concerns
- Cage-free design with multiple 1/4-20 mounts simplifies rigging
- Netflix-approved with 16-bit external raw and comprehensive codec support
- No built-in viewfinder for bright outdoor shooting
- CFexpress Type A cards are still expensive compared to SD alternatives
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Specs
- Battery
- NP-FZ100, approx. 95 min actual recording (CIPA), approx. 135 min continuous recording (CIPA), approx. 580 shots (stills, CIPA)
- Weight Grams
- 630 g (body only), 715 g (with battery and memory card), 1015 g (with XLR handle, battery, SD card)
- Dimensions Mm
- 129.7 x 77.8 x 84.5 mm (body without protrusions)
- Build Material
- Magnesium alloy
- Bit Depth
- 10-bit 4:2:2
- Raw Video
- External, 16-bit raw via HDMI (up to 4264 x 2408)
- Log Profiles
- S-Log3, S-Log2, S-Cinetone, HLG, HLG1-3
- Internal Codecs
- XAVC HS (H.265), XAVC S-I (H.264), XAVC S (H.264)
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 120p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080/240p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 600 Mbps
- Max Video Resolution
- DCI 4K (4096 x 2160), UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
- Cooling
- Silent cooling fan, heatsink
- Tally Lamps
- Front, top, rear
- Dynamic Range
- 15+ stops (S-Log3)
- Proxy Recording
- XAVC HS HD (1920x1080, 9-16 Mbps), XAVC S HD (1280x720, 6 Mbps)
- Cage Free Design
- Multiple 1/4 inch-20 mounting points on body and handle
- Firmware Version
- v2.00 features available
- Netflix Approved
- Yes
- Picture Profiles
- PP1-PP6, PP10-PP11, PPLUT1-4
- Multi Interface Shoe
- With Digital Audio Interface
- Slow And Quick Motion
- 1-120 fps (4K), 1-240 fps (HD)
- Supported Raw Formats
- ProRes RAW, Blackmagic RAW (via external recorder)
- Timecode Input Output
- TC IN via Multi/Micro USB (requires dedicated adapter cable)
- Sensor Size
- Full-frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm)
- Sensor Type
- Exmor R CMOS
- Image Processor
- BIONZ XR
- Effective Megapixels
- 10.3 MP (movies), 12.1 MP (stills)
- Launch Price Usd
- $4,298.00
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Video
- ISO 80-102400 (expandable to ISO 409600)
- Iso Range Stills
- ISO 80-102400 (expandable to ISO 40-409600)
- Continuous Shooting
- 10 fps (Hi+), 8 fps (Hi), 6 fps (Mid), 3 fps (Lo)
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/8000 to 1/4 s
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/8000 to 30 s, Bulb
- Viewfinder
- None
- Rear Screen
- 3.0-inch, 2.36 million dots, vari-angle touchscreen LCD
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Sony E
- Crop Factor
- 1.0x
- Usb
- USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps, USB 3.2), Multi/Micro USB
- Hdmi
- HDMI Type-A, YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit, RGB 8-bit
- Audio Io
- 3.5mm stereo mic input, 3.5mm stereo headphone output, XLR handle with 2x XLR/TRS inputs (line, mic, mic +48V)
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.0
- Card Slots
- 2x CFexpress Type A or SD UHS-II
- Ibis
- 5-axis, 5.5 stops
- Af Points
- 627 points (movies), 759 points (stills, phase-detection)
- Af System
- Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection, contrast-detection)
- Af Low Light
- -6 EV
- Subject Detection
- Eye AF (Human, Animal), Face detection
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