Sony ILME-FX3A Full Frame Cinema Line Camera
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£3,299.00 (inc VAT)
SKU: Sony ILME-FX3A Full Frame Cinema Line Camera ILMEFX3.CEC-1
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The Sony FX3 offers a 10.2MP Full-Frame sensor for stunning 4K video up to 120p, with excellent low-light performance and Real-time Eye Autofocus for sharp focus in any scene. Its 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization ensures smooth footage, and the innovative cooling system allows for extended 4K recording without overheating. The camera features intuitive controls, S-Cinetone color, and S-Log3 and 16-bit RAW output, along with anamorphic de-squeeze support. It integrates seamlessly with Sony’s E-mount lenses and includes professional audio capabilities via the XLR Handle Unit. The Sony Monitor & Control app enables wireless remote operation, making the FX3 a versatile and durable choice for any production. FULL-FRAME QUALITY, EVEN IN LOW LIGHT FAST, RELIABLE FOCUS FOR ANY SCENE EXTENDED RECORDING WITHOUT LIMITS CINEMA-READY WORKFLOWS WITH FLEXIBLE CONTROL BUILT TO FIT YOUR PRODUCTION ECOSYSTEM -4 to +131 degrees F
Updated version as of May 2025
What's new?:
The FX3’s 10.2MP Full-Frame sensor captures beautiful 4K up to 120p, delivering outstanding detail, cinematic depth, and over 15 stops of dynamic range. Exceptional low-light performance ensures clear, sharp images even in challenging lighting conditions, giving you complete creative freedom day or night.
With Real-time Eye Autofocus, the FX3 locks onto your subject with precision. Whether filming people, animals, or fast-moving scenes, you can trust the FX3 to maintain sharp, consistent focus throughout your shoot.
SMOOTH FOOTAGE IN EVERY SHOT
The FX3’s 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization, combined with Active Mode, ensures stable, shake-free footage even when shooting handheld. Whether walking, running, or filming dynamic scenes, you can achieve professional, fluid motion without extra stabilizing equipment.
Thanks to its innovative internal cooling system and built-in fan, the FX3 enables long-duration 4K recording without overheating. Capture extended interviews, events, or creative projects with confidence, knowing the camera is built to perform under pressure.
Designed for seamless production, the FX3 offers intuitive operation with customizable buttons, touchscreen menus, and a CineAlta-inspired layout. Record with beautiful S-Cinetone color or unlock full creative freedom using S-Log3 and 16-bit RAW output. Integrated anamorphic de-squeeze support ensures accurate framing when using anamorphic lenses, giving you true cinematic flexibility right from the camera.
The FX3 integrates effortlessly with Sony’s E-mount lenses and advanced technologies like Breathing Compensation for smooth focus transitions. Professional audio is easily captured through the detachable XLR Handle Unit, while the Sony Monitor & Control app adds wireless remote operation and on-set monitoring for a streamlined workflow.
General
Camera Type
Interchangeable lens digital camera
Lens Mount
E-mount
Size & Weight (Approx.)
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 (W x H x D)
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. 580 shots (LCD monitor) (Still image, CIPA standard)
Operation
Operating Temperature
0 to 40 degrees C
32 to 104 degrees F
Storage Temperature
-20 to +55 degrees C
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/Playback Time
[XAVC S-I 4K]
"XAVC S-I 4K 59.94p/50p 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 function
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)
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)
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)
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,120fps*2 , PAL mode:1fps,2fps,3fps,6fps,12fps,25fps,50fps,100fps*2
[XAVC S-I HD / XAVC S 4K]NTSC mode: 1fps,2fps,4fps,8fps,15fps,30fps,60fps,120fps
240fps*2 PAL mode: 1fps,2fps,3fps,6fps,12fps,25fps,50fps,100fps
200fps*2
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
Exposure Modes
[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
HDMI Output
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 Microphone
Built-in, stereo
Media
Type
CFexpress Type A / SD card (x2), Simult. Rec, Sort, Auto Switch Media, Copy
File System
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 function
Electronic Front Shutter Curtain
Silent Shooting
Anti-flicker Shoot.*3
Image Stabilisation
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 (still images)
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 Function
Custom key settings, My Menu, My Dial Settings
Lens Compensation
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
Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4GHz band))
FTP Transfer
FTP Transfer
FTP Transfer Func. (Wired LAN (USB-LAN), USB Tethering, Wi-Fi)
Supplied 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)
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