Sony FX3

Sony FX3 is a compact full-frame Cinema Line camera designed for handheld shooting, gimbals, documentary work, events, music videos and small production crews. It combines a high-sensitivity full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor with 4K120 recording, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal codecs, 5-axis stabilization and professional audio through the supplied XLR handle. Its compact body and multiple mounting points make it especially useful when a full cinema rig would be too large or slow to operate.

Full-frame sensor with 15+ stops of dynamic range

The FX3 uses a 35.6 × 23.8 mm full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor with approximately 10.3 MP effective resolution for video. Sony specifies more than 15 stops of dynamic range in S-Log3, giving the camera strong highlight and shadow latitude for color grading. The standard movie sensitivity range extends from ISO 80 to 102,400 and can be expanded to ISO 409,600 for extremely low-light conditions.

4K120 and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording

FX3 records UHD 4K up to 120 fps in XAVC S and XAVC HS, with 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording available in compatible modes. Full HD high-frame-rate recording reaches up to 240 fps. For productions that need RAW, the camera can output 16-bit RAW over HDMI at up to 4264 × 2408 to a compatible external recorder.

5-axis stabilization and fast autofocus

The camera includes 5-axis sensor-shift stabilization with Standard and Active modes. Fast Hybrid AF uses 627 phase-detection points for movie shooting and supports Real-time Eye AF and face detection. Together, these features make the FX3 particularly effective for solo operators, handheld work and gimbal setups where both stabilization and autofocus reliability are important.

S-Cinetone, S-Log3 and professional XLR audio

S-Cinetone provides a cinematic out-of-camera look designed to match other Sony Cinema Line cameras, while S-Log3 offers maximum flexibility for grading. The supplied XLR handle unit adds two XLR/TRS audio inputs with professional controls, allowing the camera to record high-quality multi-channel audio without an additional external preamp.

Rent Sony FX3 at CamCam Rental

At CamCam Rental, Sony FX3 can be paired with full-frame E-mount lenses, cages, monitors, wireless video systems, microphones, external power and gimbal accessories. Its compact body makes it a strong choice for mobile full-frame production and as a B-camera alongside larger Sony Cinema Line bodies. Equipment availability can be checked online, and reservations can be placed directly through the website.