Sony FX3

Sony

Sony FX3

📅 2021 📷 12.1 MP 🔲 Full-Frame (35.6 x 23.8mm) ⚖️ 715g (with battery) 🎬 4K 120fps
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📖 Overview

The Sony FX3 is a compact, full-frame cinema camera renowned for its 4K 120fps video capabilities and S-Cinetone color science. With 234 sample photos on SampleShots, it's designed for professional filmmakers who need a lightweight and versatile camera for demanding video productions. Its emphasis on video features makes it less ideal for dedicated still photography.

📸 Browse 237 real-world sample photos taken with this camera by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📋 Specifications

Release Year 2021
Resolution 12.1 Megapixels
Sensor Size Full-Frame (35.6 x 23.8mm)
Sensor Type Exmor R CMOS BSI
Max Image Resolution 4240 x 2832
ISO Range 80-102400 (ext. 80-409600)
Max Video Resolution 4K 120fps
Weight 715g (with battery)
Dimensions 129.7 x 77.8 x 84.5mm
Special Features Cinema line, S-Cinetone, active cooling fan, 5-axis IBIS, dual CFexpress/SD slots

Last updated: March 22, 2026

🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Sony FX3, sourced from SampleShots.

A vibrant Ferris wheel partially obscured by a waving flag, set against a bright blue sky. The image captures the essence of a festive atmosphere.
Omar Ramadan
Mother cradling her newborn baby in a hospital setting, showcasing an intimate moment of connection and love.
Jimmy Conover
Dark green classic Mini Cooper parked on a cobblestone street, framed by red-brick buildings. The photograph emphasizes vintage automotive charm in a quiet urban setting.
Hannes Köttner
Colorful Art Deco buildings line a sunny street in Miami, featuring palm trees and inviting outdoor seating. A vibrant urban scene.
Dushawn Jovic
Gray Porsche coupe sits on a blue-hour city street with a glass-fronted building backdrop, highlighting moody lighting and chrome details.
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Newborn infant resting in a neonatal incubator, bathed in warm light over a soft patterned blanket.
Jimmy Conover
Close-up photograph of a photographer's hands gripping a LUMIX camera with a hooded lens in warm, moody lighting.
Hannes Köttner
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1MilliKarat
Photograph of a spinning vinyl record on a turntable, blue center label blurred by motion.
COSMOH
Audience members enthusiastically raising their hands during a performance in a theater setting.
NATHAN MULLET
Audience members engaging with a vibrant performance, hands raised in unity against a backdrop of colorful stage lighting.
NATHAN MULLET
Portrait of a woman in black seated on a brown swivel chair, bathed in warm studio light with soft shadows.
Redd Francisco
A koi fish with vibrant orange and white markings swims gracefully among pebbles and reflections in a tranquil pond.
Data Lore
Urban street photograph of a cyclist riding past a dark brick facade with evenly spaced windows; foreground bike blur adds depth.
Omar Ramadan
Portrait photograph of a woman seated with her back to the camera on a brown leather swivel chair. The scene emphasizes posture, texture, and the soft, directional lighting in a paneled room.
Redd Francisco
Audio interface with various knobs and inputs, showcasing a blend of functionality and design in a recording studio environment.
COSMOH
Front-row crowd at a concert raises hands toward stage lights as colorful beams sweep the venue. A candid photograph capturing a moment of shared reverence.
NATHAN MULLET
A photograph of a logo-bearing glass of dark cold brew on a wooden coaster, with a blurred keyboard in the background.
COSMOH

View all 237 sample photos on SampleShots →

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🔌 Compatible Lenses

Native Sony E Mount

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD

f/2.8
 Sony Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8

Sony Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8

f/1.8
 Sony Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical

Sony Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical

f/1.2
 Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G

Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G

f/4
 Sony 24-720mm f/3.5-6.4

Sony 24-720mm f/3.5-6.4

f/3.5-6.4
 Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter

f/2.8
 Sigma 19mm F2.8 DN

Sigma 19mm F2.8 DN

f/2.8
 Sony TTARTISAN 27mm f/2.8

Sony TTARTISAN 27mm f/2.8

f/2.8
 Zeiss Loxia 2.8/21

Zeiss Loxia 2.8/21

f/2.8
 Sony Rokinon 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS (RK3512-E)

Sony Rokinon 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS (RK3512-E)

f/1.2
 Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS (SEL24105G)

Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS (SEL24105G)

f/4
 Zeiss Batis 2/40 CF

Zeiss Batis 2/40 CF

f/2

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🔄 Via Adapter (2 lenses)

Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

 Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

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