Sony’s FX3 Cinema Line camera brings the visions of passionate content creators to life. 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.
Specifications
General
CAMERA TYPE
Interchangeable lens digital camera
LENS MOUNT
E-mount
Size & Weight
WEIGHT (MAIN UNIT ONLY) (APPROX.)
715 g (1 lb 9.3 oz) (with battery and memory card included), 640 g (1 lb 6.6 oz) (body only)
[XAVC HS 4K] 59.94p/50p 200M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 85 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 40 minutes, 59.94p/50p 150M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 110 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 55 minutes, 59.94p/50p 100M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 170 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 80 minutes, 59.94p/50p 75M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 220 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 100 minutes, 59.94p/50p 45M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 340 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 160 minutes
XAVC S
[XAVC S 4K] 59.94p/50p 200M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 85 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 40 minutes, 59.94p/50p 150M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 110 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 55 minutes, [XAVC S HD] 59.94p/50p 50M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 310 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 150 minutes, 59.94p/50p 25M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 550 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 390 minutes
XAVC S-I
[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] 59.94p/50p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 75 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80GB) Approx. 35 minutes
PROXY AUDIO
XAVC Proxy: AAC-LC, 128kbps, 2 channels
PROXY VIDEO
1280 x 720 (Approx. 6Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (Approx. 9Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (Approx. 16Mbps)
RAW Output
RAW OUTPUT
HDMI: 4264 x 2408 (59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p), 16bit
35mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
PIXELS
Approx. 10.2 megapixels (effective) for movies, Approx. 12.1 megapixels (effective) for Still images, Approx. 12.9 megapixels (total)
SENSITIVITY
[Movie] ISO 80-102400 equivalent (ISO numbers up to ISO 409600 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 80-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), [Still image] ISO 80-102400 (ISO numbers up from ISO 40 to ISO 409600 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 80-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
SHUTTER SPEED
Movie: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode) Still image: 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb
[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,),Face detection (Face Priority in AF, Face Priority in Multi Metering, Regist. Faces Priority), [Movie] AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity, [Movie] AF Transition Speed, [Still image] 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, [Still images] AUTO (iAuto), P, A, S, M
Recording (Still image)
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)
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 1/250 sec.
OTHER STILL IMAGE FUNCTION
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 (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, Reg. Custom Shoot Set
Inside a compact body that’s ready for grab-and-shoot action, the FX6 packs a highly sensitive, full-frame image sensor with the power to expand your moviemaking creativity.
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) (BODY WITHOUT PROTRUSIONS) (APPROX.)
114 x 116 x 153 mm(4 1/2 x 4 5/8 x 6 1/8 inch) (body without protrusions)
Power
POWER REQUIREMENTS
DC 19.5V
POWER CONSUMPTION
Approx. 18.0 W (while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p, SEL24105G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device)
BATTERY OPERATING TIME
Approx. 105min. with BP-U35 battery (while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p, SEL24105G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device), Approx. 215min. with BP-U70 battery (while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p, SEL24105G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device)
Operation
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
0°C to 40°C, 32°F to 104°F
STORAGE TEMPERATURE
-20°C to +60°C, -4°F to +140°F
Recording Format(Video)
XAVC INTRA
XAVC-I DCI4K 59.94p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 600 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I DCI4K 50p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 500 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I DCI4K 29.97p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 300 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I DCI4K 25p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 250 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I DCI4K 24p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 240 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I DCI4K 23.98p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 240 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 600 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I QFHD 50p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 500 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I QFHD 29.97p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 300 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I QFHD 25p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 250 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I QFHD 23.98p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 240 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I HD 59.94p mode:CBG, MAX bit rate 222 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I HD 50p mode:CBG, MAX bit rate 223 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I HD 29.97p mode:CBG, MAX bit rate 111 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I HD 25p mode:CBG, MAX bit rate 112Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I HD 23.98p mode:CBG, MAX bit rate 89Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
XAVC LONG
XAVC-L QFHD 29.97p/25p/23.98p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 100 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC, XAVC-L QFHD 59.94p/50p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 150 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC, XAVC-L HD 29.97p/25p/23.98p/59.94p/50p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 50 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC, XAVC-L HD 29.97p/25p/23.98p/59.94p/50p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 35 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
Recording Format (Audio)
RECORDING FORMAT (AUDIO)
LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
Recording Frame Rate
XAVC INTRA
XAVC-I DCI4K mode:4096 x 2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P, 24P, XAVC-I QFHD mode:3840 x 2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P, XAVC-I HD mode:1920 x 1080/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
XAVC LONG
XAVC-L QFHD mode:3840 x 2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P, XAVC-L HD 50 mode:1920 x 1080/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P, XAVC-L HD 35 mode:1920 x 1080/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
Recording/Playback Time
XAVC INTRA
XAVC-I DCI4K/QFHD 59.94p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 30 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 15 minutes, XAVC-I DCI4K/QFHD 50p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 36 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB): Approx. 17 minutes, XAVC-I DCI4K/QFHD 29.97p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 60 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 29 minutes, XAVC-I DCI4K/QFHD 25p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 71 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 35 minutes, XAVC-I DCI4K 24p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 74 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 36 minutes, XAVC-I DCI4K/QFHD 23.98p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 74 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 36 minutes, XAVC-I HD 59.94p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 78 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 38 minutes, XAVC-I HD 50p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 78 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 38 minutes, XAVC-I HD 29.97p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 150 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 74 minutes, XAVC-I HD 25p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 150 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 74 minutes, XAVC-I HD 23.98p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 185 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 91 minutes
XAVC LONG
XAVC-L QFHD 29.97p/25p/23.98p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 170 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 86 minutes, XAVC-L QFHD 59.94p/50p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 115 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 57 minutes, XAVC-L HD 50 /29.97p/25p/23.98p/59.94p/50p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 320 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 155 minutes, XAVC-L HD 35 29.97p/25p/23.98p/59.94p/50p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 430 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 210 minutes
PROXY AUDIO
XAVC Proxy: AAC-LC, 128 kbps, 2 channels
PROXY VIDEO
XAVC Proxy: AVC/H.264 High Profile 4:2:0 Long GOP, VBR 1920×1080, 9Mbps