Sony FX3 Review 2025 – The Best Camera for Creators

XAVC S-I(file format) = High quality + Easy Editing for Professionals, Filmmakers.

Sony XAVCS vs Sony XAVCS-1

Sony XAVCS

Compression – Inter-frame = YouTube, fast recording, small file size

Sony XAVCS-1

Compression- Cinema, Colour grading, editing-friendly, Bigger file size.

Sony= 4:2:2 10bit

4:2:2 = More colour detail than normal, colour grading, Green Screen

1. தகவல் (Brightness – Luma)
   
2. நிறம் (Color – Chroma)
   

4:2:2 என்பது நிறத் தகவலை மிகவும் விவரமாக (clearly) சேமிக்கிறது.
அதாவது, உங்கள் வீடியோவில் உள்ள நிறங்கள் சீராகவும், தெளிவாகவும் இருக்கும்

Bit : How many colors is a camera able to record per pixel.

10-bit = 1 billion colours

Sony Exmor R

• Back-illuminated image sensor
• Helps take better photos & videos in low light.

Sony BIONZ XR

• BIONZ is the brain of the camera. It processes videos and images quickly.
• Handles high-resolution video (like 4K 120fps)
• Helps with fast autofocus,

5-Axis SteadyShot – Movement meets mastery.

This device corrects small hand movements or handshakes in five directions.

• Pitch- up and down tilt
• Yaw- Left and Right tilt
• Rotation- (like rotating a steering wheel).
• X-axis – Horizontal movement
• Y-axis – Vertical movement

Sony – Crafted to Cinematic Expression

1. Full-frame image capture even in dim light

Full-frame image sensors and innovative light-gathering technologies allow you to capture crisp, clear images in low light. Movie ISO sensitivity can be expanded up to 409600.

2. Wide dynamic range, wider creative expression

The Sony FX3 has a dynamic range of 15+ stops, which is more than enough to cover a wide variety of settings from midday indoors to outdoor shots in the morning or evening. Allow for cinematic freedom and capture every nuance.

3. Stunning bokeh and full-frame creativity

Full-frame sensors allow you to capture the scene with cinematic 4K, a shallow depth of focus, stunning bokeh, and cinematic freedom.

4. Cinematic colour science of S-Cinetone™

S-Cinetone colour, developed for Sony’s acclaimed FX9, is the default look on the FX3 for cinematic expression. It’s precisely tuned to meet the requirements of today’s content creators, with rich colour and natural skin tones that match other Cinema Line cameras without grading.

5. 4K 120fps² with every frame in focus 

Detailed 4K imagery is captured even at high frame rates thanks to the FX3’s high-precision AF and high-speed readout capabilities.

Slow and Quick (S&Q) mode gives you complete control over the shooting frame rate, for beautiful motion sequences at up to 5x slow motion (with 24p output).

6. 10-bit S-Log3 and HDR recording for smooth gradations

S-Log3 gamma curve and S-Gamut3.Cine enables shooting with high-quality colour reproduction over a wide dynamic range, and they make it easy to match up footage with shots from other Cinema Line cameras during post-production. In addition, an HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) HDR picture profile enables direct HDR (HLG) playback on compatible TVs with no post-production.

7. 16-bit RAW HDMI output 

For demanding post-production workflows, 16-bit RAW output3 is available over HDMI connection to compatible external recorders.

At the same time, XAVC HS 4K, XAVC S 4K, or XAVC S-I 4K and proxy files are simultaneously captured in-camera.

RAW video output is 4264 x 2408 [16:9] resolution, exceeding DCI-4K resolution.

8. Enjoy rich detail and realistic colour

The FX3 can record 4K internally, with 10-bit depth and a 4:2:2 sampling of colour.

All Intra is also available on top of Long GOP compression.

 It is possible to achieve a higher colour grade while maintaining natural gradation.

9. Compensation for focused breathing

When using compatible lenses, you can shoot videos with a more stable image when the breathing compensation feature is turned on.

You can also record the breathing metadata so you can compensate with the Catalyst Browse/Prepare Plugin.

Sony FX3 is designed for solo shooting.

1. Dependable, highly accurate autofocus

Wide-area AF and intelligent tracking use focal-plane phase detection for tenacious tracking of subjects across the frame.

Fast Hybrid Auto Focus (FHAF) delivers accurate focusing, even at shallow depths of field or at frame rates as high as 120p (4K QFHD).

2. Sophisticated tracking AF for steady focus

Intelligent tracking features keep your subject in steady focus so that you can focus on composition.

Real-time Eye AF provides precise focus on the face and eyes, while Real-time Tracking leverages Sony’s AI-powered subject recognition algorithms for smooth tracking.

3. Smooth transitions and touch focus control

The FX3 comes equipped with seven aperture transition speed settings to easily create rack focus, as well as five subject shift sensitivity options, so users can customise how easily AF will change or remain locked onto subjects.

Simply by touching the LCD monitor, you can choose what subject or issue to focus on.

4. Advantages of Sony’s lenses for video shooting

Discover four unique advantages of Sony E-mount lenses when used for video shooting.

 The combination of Sony’s lenses and cameras will enhance your video creation experience.

7. High-mobility performance wherever you go

The FX3’s compact size and lightweight build make it highly mobile. The attached handle and cage-free accessory mounting holes facilitate fast setup, shooting, and pack down time – plus its main body and covers are made from lightweight magnesium alloy for enhanced durability and performance in challenging environments.

8. Attachable XLR handle

Handles with two full-size XLR terminals attached can be attached to the Multi Interface Shoe on a camera for more comfortable and secure camerawork in challenging shooting environments, such as low-angle shots.

9. In-camera image stabilisation 

Active Mode 8910 is an optical in-body 5-axis image stabilisation system that offers greater stabilisation when filming movies.

To maintain image quality, the gyroscope sensor accurately measures camera shake and compensates optically – this makes stable video possible even when shooting handheld, walking, or 4K resolution video shooting without needing a gimbal mount or stabiliser system7

[1, 2] An angular shake (pitch and yaw), shift shake (X and Y axes), and rotational shake (roll on Z axis).

5 axes of stabilisation

Pitch – Up and down tilting shake

Yaw – Left and right turning shake

X-axis shift – Side-to-side shifting shake

Y-axis shift – Up-and-down shifting shake

Roll (Z-axis) – Rotational shake (twisting)

10. Image stabilisation and easier editing with Catalyst

Sony’s built-in gyro captures camera-shake metadata, enabling handheld footage to be smoothed out and stabilised post-production using Sony’s Catalyst Browse/Catalyst Prepare desktop application for smoothing out and stabilizing handheld footage. Catalyst also makes effective use of recorded camera-rotation data.

Sony’s Expandability and operability for content creators

1. Front and rear tally lamps 

Tally lights on both the front and rear of the FX3 clearly indicate whether it is recording at any given moment; they are visible both to its owner and those performing before its lens.

2. Vari-angle LCD touch-panel monitor

The 3.0-type (2.36-million-dot 11) LCD touch-screen features a side-opening design that allows for flexible positioning and better visibility when the camera is mounted on gimbals. Touch-panned control is also available for menus that will enable you to adjust many camera settings easily.

3. Essential controls for efficient solo shooting

The six customizable buttons are easily accessible with one hand, allowing you to use your other hand for balance or lens operation. Multiple screw holes are located on the handle and body of the camera, which allows accessories to be directly attached.

4. Uninterrupted 4K/60p¹² recording

For uninterrupted 4K/60p, 12 the FX3 features an innovative heat dissipation design. The heatsink, the airflow structure, and the silent cooling fan all work together to ensure optimal cooling during long shoots.

5. XLR adaptor and digital input for quality audio

A variety of professional mics can be externally connected via full-size XLR connections on the handle, via a digital audio input via the Multi Interface (MI), or via the Shoe. Three recording formats are available, including 4-channel 24-bit. Even when the handle of the ECM B1M is not being used, digital audio recording can be done by attaching the digital microphone.

6. Dual high-speed media slots 

CFexpress Type A supports high-bit-rate recording. Slots on the camera are compatible with CFexpress Type A, as well as SDXC UHS-I or UHS-II media

7. Wireless monitoring and remote control

By connecting a smartphone or tablet with the Monitor and Control App, you can wirelessly monitor, adjust exposure, and focus on a larger display.

8. Upload videos to the cloud or your smartphone

The Creators’ app is a smartphone app that connects your Sony camera to the cloud. This enhances functionality and convenience when shooting and sharing.

9. Creators’ Cloud platform

Creators’ Cloud is an online platform that supports the creative process from shooting through to production. It combines Sony’s advanced cameras with cloud technology. This is also a platform for collaboration and discovery with other creators from around the globe. Explore web-based, mobile, and PC apps that provide efficient solutions for integrating cameras with shooting apps and production services.