Sony camera

Sony FX3

Compact full-frame cinema camera, built for solo and small-crew shooting. Summarised automatically from public product information.

Creators cited with it: 52; From 267 reports.
Released: 2021; First cited here by Mark Bone, February 2021. Last reported 2 days ago.
Reviewers: Praised for video and image quality; Pushback on value. From 3 reviews. What they said

$4,049.95

Checked Oct 16, 2026. Verify at the retailer.

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“We use these cameras at our Think Media podcasting studio, so they're really great for a high-quality professional setup.”
Think MediaOctober 2026Watch the video at 5:41
“And if you're using it for filmmaking, where you're filming in 4k resolution, like I did with the Sony FX3 or a7S III, I think you're going to be really happy with it.”
Matt WhoisMatt JohnsonOctober 2026Watch the video at 2:33

50 more creators cited with it, listed below.

What reviewers say

Based on 3 reviews (1 press, 2 video), newest February 2024

What press and YouTube reviews of the Sony FX3 judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Video
Image quality
Build & handling

Where reviewers push back

Value

Image qualityMostly positive: Leans positive.Excellent dynamic range, clean high ISO, but low megapixels limit cropping or printing.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “as soon as you jump up to 12,800 ISO all of the noise disappears”
  VideoKyle Meshna · February 2024Watch at 3:19
- “you've also got 15 stops of dynamic range which I'm pretty sure is like the best among any camera in that like sub $4,000 price range”
  VideoKyle Meshna · February 2024Watch at 3:31
- “I think you get up to 15 stops of dynamic range in the image out of this is truly gorgeous”
  VideoJHawk · February 2024Watch at 1:41
Complaints (2)
- “if you're getting into some crazy croppings or printing photos of course this isn't going to be my first choice”
  VideoJHawk · February 2024Watch at 6:20
- “it got a ton of hate around the 12 megapixel sensor and how that's not very good for photography and that's true to an extent”
  VideoJHawk · February 2024Watch at 5:39
VideoRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Outstanding, reliable 4K video that surpasses the A7S III with no overheating.3 reviews›
Praise (5)
- “practically every video feature on the A7S III is trumped by the FX3, a camera that doesn't even cost a whole lot more.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Rod · September 2021Read the review
- “I've never had any issues with the overheating in the middle of the Utah desert”
  VideoKyle Meshna · February 2024Watch at 9:59
- “it has incredible cooling”
  VideoKyle Meshna · February 2024Watch
- “you're shooting 4K everything 24 frames per second 30 60 all uncropped and then all the way up to 120 frames per second in 4k with just a tiny minimal 10% crop so 4K everything it looks beautiful”
  VideoJHawk · February 2024Watch at 0:55
- “the fact that this camera has that internal fan you never have to worry about this camera overheating as long as this thing has power it's going to record until you run out of space”
  VideoJHawk · February 2024Watch at 3:41
AutofocusNot covered by enough reviews
StabilisationNot covered by enough reviews
Battery lifeNot covered by enough reviews
Build & handlingMostly positive: Leans positive.Flip screen and built-in cage praised; form factor called bad for photos.3 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “Will you miss the viewfinder? Probably not.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Rod · September 2021Read the review
- “the flip screen is great for solo creators”
  VideoKyle Meshna · February 2024Watch at 2:21
- “just being able to throw a plate on this camera on all four sides of it has made it so useful to me and is a major reason why I'm always reaching for this camera the built-in cage is a game changer”
  VideoJHawk · February 2024Watch at 3:15
Complaints (1)
- “the for Factor sucks for photos”
  VideoKyle Meshna · February 2024Watch at 1:18
ValueSplit: Reviewers are split.Reviewers disagree: resale value holds strong, but it's still expensive.2 reviews›
Praise (1)
- “used prices are still around $3,700 everywhere I check which is kind of a testament to how well this has held its value”
  VideoKyle Meshna · February 2024Watch at 11:01
Complaints (1)
- “this is obviously not a cheap camera”
  VideoJHawk · February 2024Watch at 9:49