Sony Alpha FX3 Full-Frame 4K Cinema Camera - ILME-FX3

FEATURES

10.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Exmor R Sensor
UHD 4K up to 120 | 1080p up to 240
Compact Form for Cage-Free Operation
10-Bit 4:2:2 XAVC S-I,16-Bit Raw Output
S-Cinetone/S-Log3/HLG, 15+ Stops DR
Detachable 2 x XLR/TRS Adapter Handle
Phase Detection AF/Face Tracking/Eye AF
80 to 409,600 Expanded ISO Range
Dual CFexpress Type A/SDXC Card Slots

FX3 New Cinematic Freedom

Sony's FX3 Cinema Line camera brings the visions of passionate content creators to life. The cinematic expression is matched with reliable performance and streamlined operation to serve the needs of today's creative community. Compact and lightweight, it's easy to carry and handle.

Note: This camera is not supplied with a lens, pictures are for illustration only

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100
Battery Charger BC-QZ1
Power cord
XLR handle unit
Accessory shoe kit
Body cap
Accessory shoe cap
Handle shoe cap
USB-A to USB-C cable (USB 3.2)

Image sensor with fast readout speed
The back-illuminated full-frame Exmor R™ CMOS sensor boasts a blazingly fast data readout speed along with high sensitivity and wide dynamic range. An advanced colour filter array boosts colour reproduction accuracy, while focal plane phase-detection AF enables solid autofocus stability and excellent precision, all of which contribute to outstanding image quality.

High performance image-processing engine
The BIONZ XR™ image-processing engine is designed for high speed, minimising latency while providing impressive real-time processing capabilities. The engine performs real-time processing of AF, image recognition and image quality adjustments, while also handling data transfer, user interface and other camera operations.

High sensitivity, wide dynamic range
The full-frame sensor enables high sensitivity with low noise throughout the camera's range by optimising the sensor’s output. Capture clear motion even in low light conditions with an impressive ISO expanded range up to 409600. It has an extended dynamic range of 15+ stops, without blown highlights. Together, the camera's high sensitivity and wide dynamic range expand your flexibility in post-production.

4K High Frame Rate 120fps recording
You can record full-frame 4K (QFHD) at up to 120fps with autofocus thanks to the high-speed readout capabilities of the image sensor and the powerful BIONZ XR processor. Even at high frame rates, 4K (QFHD) images are captured using full-pixel readout without binning, for clear post-produced slow motion (up to 5x slower than real time). The high-precision AF even allows beautiful full-frame bokeh to be achieved during slow motion shooting.

Acclaimed cinematic colour with S-Cinetone™
The inclusion of Sony’s acclaimed S-Cinetone look, inherited from the development of the FX9, allows cinematic colour to be achieved directly in-camera. S-Cinetone is optimised for natural skin tones and mid-range colours, with gentle highlight roll-off, for impressive subject depiction even without post production grading.[1] Standard (Picture Profile OFF) [2] S-Cinetone (Picture Profile 11)

16-bit RAW data output
Facilitating improved image quality and more flexible and efficient editing in post production, the FX3 supports 16-bit RAW data output to an external recorder via the HDMI Type-A terminal. RAW video output is from a full-frame image sensor with 4264 x 2408 [16:9] resolution, to suit 4K (QFHD) or DCI-4K workflows, with a choice of frame rates (59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p).

Fast Hybrid AF for dependable focus during movie shooting
Fast Hybrid AF combines focal plane phase-detection AF with contrast-detection AF. This results in highly precise, smooth tracking of fast-moving subjects even over a wide range with a shallow depth of field. AF Transition Speed and AF Subject Shift Sensitivity parameters allow more flexible focus control, as demanded by professional users.

SPECIFICATIONS

General
Camera Type	Interchangeable lens digital camera
Lens Mount	E-Mount
Approximate Size and Weight
Weight (Main Unit Only)	715 g (1 lb 9.3 oz) (with battery and memory card included), 640 g (1 lb 6.6 oz) (body only)
Weight (Including Supplied Accessories)	1.015 kg (2 lb 3.8 oz) (with XLR Handle, battery pack, SD card)
Dimensions	129.7 mm x 77.8 mm x 84.5 mm (5 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 3 3/8 inches) (body without protrusions)
Power
Power Consumption	[Movie] Approx. 7.3W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached) [Still image] Approx. 3.4W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
Battery Operating Time	Approx. 95 min (Actual recording, CIPA standard) *1 Approx. 135 min(Continuous recording, CIPA standard) Approx. 600 shots (LCD monitor) (Still image, CIPA standard)
Operation
Operating Temperature	0 to 40 degrees C 32 to 104 degrees F
Storage Temperature	-20 to +60 degrees C -4 to +140 degrees F
Recording - Video
Recording Format (Video)	[XAVC S-I 4K] XAVC S-I 4K 59.94p, 600Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 XAVC S-I 4K 50p, 500Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 XAVC S-I 4K 29.97p, 300Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 XAVC S-I 4K 25p, 250Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 XAVC S-I 4K 23.98p, 240Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 [XAVC S-I HD] XAVC S-I HD 59.94p 222Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 XAVC S-I HD 50p 185Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 XAVC S-I HD 29.97p 111Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 XAVC S-I HD 25p 93Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 XAVC S-I HD 23.98p 89Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 [XAVC S 4K] XAVC S 4K 59.94p 200Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 XAVC S 4K 50p 150Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 XAVC S 4K 29.97p/25p 140Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 XAVC S 4K 23.98p 100Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 XAVC S 4K 29.97p/25p/23.98p 100Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 XAVC S 4K 29.97p/25p/23.98p 60Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 XAVC S 4K 119.88p/100p 280Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 XAVC S 4K 119.88p/100p 200Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 [XAVC S HD] XAVC S HD 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p 50Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 XAVC S HD 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p 50Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 XAVC S HD 59.94p/50p 25Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 XAVC HD 29.97p/25p 16Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 XAVC S HD 119.88p/100p 100Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 XAVC S HD 119.88p/100p 60Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 [XAVC HS 4K] XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p 200Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265 XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p 150Mbps 4:2:0 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265 XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p/23.98p 100Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265 XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p 75Mbps 4:2:0 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265 XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p 45Mbps 4:2:0 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265 XAVC HS 4K 23.98p 100Mbps 4:2:0 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265 XAVC HS 4K 23.98p 50Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265 XAVC HS 4K 23.98p 50Mbps 4:2:0 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265 XAVC HS 4K 23.98p 30Mbps 4:2:0 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265 XAVC HS 4K 119.88p/100p 280Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265 XAVC HS 4K 119.88p/100p 200Mbps 4:2:0 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265
Recording Format (Audio)	LPCM 2ch(48kHz 16bit), LPCM 2ch(48kHz 24bit), LPCM 4ch(48kHz 24bit), MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Recording Frame Rate	[XAVC S-I 4K]3840x2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P [XAVC S-I HD]1920x1080/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P [XAVC S 4K]3840x2160/119.88p,100p,59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P [XAVC S HD]1920x1080/119.88p,100p,59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P [XAVC HS 4K]3840x2160/119.88p,100p,59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
Recording/Playack Time	[XAVC S-I 4K] When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 25 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 10 minutes [XAVC S-I HD] XAVC S-I HD 59.94p/50p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 75 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 35 minutes [XAVC S 4K] XAVC S 4K 59.94p/50p 200M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 85 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 40 minutes XAVC S 4K 59.94p/50p 150M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 110 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 55 minutes [XAVC S HD] XAVC S HD 59.94p/50p 50M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 310 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 150 minutes XAVC S HD 59.94p/50p 25M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 550 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 210 minutes [XAVC HS 4K] XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p 200M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 85 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 40 minutes XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p 150M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 110 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 55 minutes XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p 100M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 170 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 80 minutes XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p 75M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 220 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 100 minutes XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p 45M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 340 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 160 minutes
Recording Format (Proxy Audio)	XAVC Proxy: AAC-LC, 128kbps kbps, 2 channels
Recording Format (Proxy Video)	[XAVC HS HD] MPEG-H HEVC/H.265 1920x1080 4:2:0 10bit 16Mbps 1920x1080 4:2:0 10bit 9Mbps [XAVC S HD] MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1280x720 4:2:0 8bit 6Mbps
RAW Output	HDMI:4264 x 2408 (60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p), 16bit
Other Video Functions	Audio Level Display Audio Rec Level TC/UB Creative Look Gamma Display Assist PAL/NTSC Selector
Recording (Still)
Recording Format	JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant)
Image size (pixels) [3:2]	35mm full frame L: 4240 x 2832 (12M), M: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), S: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M)APS-C L: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), M: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M), S: 1376 x 920 (1.3M)
Image size (pixels) [4:3]	35mm full frame L: 3776 x 2832 (11M), M: 2464 x 1848 (4.6M), S: 1888 x 1416 (2.7M)APS-C L: 2464 x 1848 (4.6M), M: 1888 x 1416 (2.7M), S: 1232 x 920 (1.1M)
Image size (pixels) [16:9]	35mm full frame L: 4240 x 2384 (10M), M: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), S: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M)APS-C L: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), M: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M), S: 1376 x 776 (1.1M)
Image size (pixels) [1:1]	35mm full frame L: 2832 x 2832 (8M), M: 1840 x 1840 (3.4M), S: 1408 x 1408 (2.0M)APS-C L: 1840 x 1840 (3.4M), M: 1408 x 1408 (2.0M), S: 912 x 912 (0.8M)
Camera Section
Imaging Device (Type)	35mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
Number of Pixels (Effective)	Movie: Approx. 10.2 megapixels, Still image: Approx. 12.1 megapixels
Number of Pixels (Total)	Approx. 12.9 megapixels
ISO Sensitivity	[Movie] ISO 80-102400 equivalent (Expandable to ISO 409600), AUTO (ISO 80-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), [Still image] ISO 80-102400 (Expandable to ISO 40- 409600), AUTO (ISO 80-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit),
Shutter Speed	[Movie] 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/50 in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 in Auto slow shutter mode), [Still image] 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb
Slow and Quick Motion Function	[XAVC S-I 4K / XAVC S 4K / XAVC HS 4K]NTSC mode: 1fps,2fps,4fps,8fps,15fps,30fps,60fps,120fps2 ,PAL mode:1fps,2fps,3fps,6fps,12fps,25fps,50fps,100fps2 [XAVC S-I HD / XAVC S 4K]NTSC mode: 1fps,2fps,4fps,8fps,15fps,30fps,60fps,120fps 240fps2 PAL mode: 1fps,2fps,3fps,6fps,12fps,25fps,50fps,100fps 200fps2
White Balance	Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Flash / Underwater / Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & color filter / Custom
Gamma Curve	Off / PP1-PP11, Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
Latitude	15+ stop (S-Log3)
Focus System
Type	Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
Focus Point	[Movie] 627 points, [Still image] 35mm full frame: 759 points (phase-detection AF)
Sensitivity Range	EV-6 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Focus Mode	[Movie] AF-C, MF [Still image] AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
Focus Area	[Movie] Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot / Expanded Flexible Spot [Still image] Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot / Expanded Flexible Spot / Tracking
Other Focus Features	Eye AF ([Movie] Human (Right/Left Eye Select, [Still image] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal,) [Movie] AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity [Movie] AF Transition Speed Face detection (Face Priority in AF Face Priority in Multi Metering Regist. Faces Priority) Focus Magnifier (35mm full frame: 2.1x / 4.1x APS-C: 1.5x / 3.0x)
Exposure Control
Metering Sensitivity	EV-3 to EV20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Exposure Modes	[Movie] Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode [Sill images] Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M)
Playback
Playback Functions	Index view Folder selection (Date / Still / Movie) Photo capture 4Ch audio monitoring Auto Review (stills) Image orientation (stills) Protect (stills) Rating (stills) Display as Group (stills)
Interface
Audio Input	3.5 mm Stereo minijack, XLR handle: [INPUT1][INPUT2] XLR/TRS-type 3-pin(female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48V selectable, Mic Reference -40 to -60 dBu / [INPUT3] 3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
USB Terminal	USB Type-C (x1, SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible), Multi/Micro USB (x1)
Headphone Output	3.5 mm Stereo minijack
Speaker Output	Built-in, monaural
HDMI Output	HDMI connector (Type-A) YCbCr 4:2:2 10bit / RGB 8bit
Multi Interface Shoe	With Digital Audio Interface
Monitoring
LCD	7.5cm (3.0-type), Approx. 1.44M dots, touch panel, Opening Angle:Approx. 176 deg., Rotation Angle:Approx. 270 deg.
Built-in Microphone	Built-in, stereo
Media
Type	CFexpress Type A / SD card (x2), Simult. Rec, Sort, Auto Switch Media, Copy
File System	FAT12, 16, 32, exFAT
Zoom
Zoom Function	Zoom ring rotate Clear Image Zoom ([Movie] Approx. 1.5x (4K) Approx. 2x (HD) [Still image] Approx. 2x ) Digital zoom ([Movie] 35mm full frame: approx. 4x APS-C: approx. 4x [Still image] 35mm full frame: L: approx. 4x M: approx. 6.1x S: approx. 8xAPS-C: L: approx. 4x, M:approx. 5.2x, S: approx. 8x), Smart zoom ([Still image] 35mm full frame: M: approx. 1.5x, S: approx. 2xAPS-C: M:approx. 1.3x, S: approx. 2x)
Still Image Function
Shutter	Mechanical shutter / Electronic shutter
Drive Modes	Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket
Continuous Shooting Speed	Hi+: 10 fps, Hi: 8 fps, Mid: 6 fps, Lo: 3 fps
Noise Reduction	Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec., High ISO NR: Normal / Low / Off
Flash Control	Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe, Flash sync speed 1/125 sec
Other Still Image Functions	Electronic Front Shutter Curtain Silent Shooting Anti-flicker Shoot.*3
Image Stabilization
Type	Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (Compensation depends on lens specifications)
Mode	[Movie] Active / Standard / Off, [Still image] On / Off
Compensation Effect	5.5 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
Custom Function	Custom key settings, My Menu, My Dial Settings
Lens Compensation	Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion
Wi-Fi/NFC
Supported Format	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Frequency Band	2.4GHz band/5GHz bandwidth*4
Security	WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
NFC	NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible
Bluetooth	Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4GHz band))
FTP Transfer	FTP Transfer Func. (Wired LAN (USB-LAN), USB Tethering, Wi-Fi)
Accessories
Supplied Accessories	Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100; Battery Charger BC-QZ1; Power cord; XLR handle unit; Accessory shoe kit; Body cap; Accessory shoe cap; Handle shoe cap; USB-A to USB-C cable (USB 3.2)