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Sony Cinema Line FX3
Sony2021
Sony MirrorlessMount: Sony EReleased 2021

Sony Cinema Line FX3

Full factory technical datasheet and laboratory hardware reference for the Sony Cinema Line FX3, featuring a 12.1MP Full Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor, 10 fps continuous burst, and 4K120 / 16-bit RAW HDMI recording.

Camera Type
cinema
Sensor Resolution
12.1 MP
Max Continuous Burst
10 fps
IBIS Stabilization
5.5 Stops
Battery (CIPA)
600 Shots
Weight
715 g
Quick Technical Verdict & Summary

Hardware Engineering Overview: Sony Cinema Line FX3

The Sony Cinema Line FX3 is a Full Frame cinema camera engineered with a 12.1 MP Full Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor (35.6 × 23.8 mm) and native Sony E lens mount. Designed for demanding still and motion capture workflows, it delivers up to 10 fps burst shooting with 5.5 stops of 5-axis IBIS and 4K120 / 16-bit RAW HDMI recording capability.

Sensor & Optical Architecture
12.1 Megapixel Full Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS (35.6 × 23.8 mm) driven by the BIONZ XR image engine, supporting 3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratios.
Autofocus & Continuous Speed
627-Point Fast Hybrid AF with Real-Time Eye AF with 627 phase-detect points. Captures 10 fps burst speed with Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft).
In-Body Image Stabilization
5-axis sensor-shift stabilization providing up to 5.5 stops CIPA handshake compensation.
Video & Motion Capabilities
4K120 / 16-bit RAW HDMI internal recording at 10-bit 4:2:2 S-Log3 / S-Cinetone. Features Full Cinema Log Profile Suite and 3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output.
Chassis, Storage & Battery Rating
Weighs 715g in a 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5 mm body. Features Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, No EVF (Vari-Angle Touch LCD), and CIPA rated for 600 shots per full charge.
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Sensor & Image Quality

Photodiode architecture, active imaging area, and processor pipeline

Effective Resolution
12.1 Megapixels (MP)
Sensor Type & Architecture
Full Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Sensor Physical Size
35.6 × 23.8 mm
Supported Aspect Ratios
3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Sony E
Image Processor Engine
BIONZ XR
02

Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detection coverage, neural subject recognition, and burst mechanics

Autofocus System
627-Point Fast Hybrid AF with Real-Time Eye AF
Phase-Detect Focus Points
627 AF Points / Zones
AI Subject Recognition
Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Burst Speed (Mechanical / Electronic)
10 fps (Mechanical) / 10 fps (Electronic)
Maximum Continuous Burst Rate
10 fps
Max Shutter Speed
1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
5-Axis Sensor-Shift — Up to 5.5 Stops (CIPA)
03

Video Capabilities

Internal recording codecs, chroma subsampling, log gammas, and I/O interfaces

Maximum Video Resolution
4K120 / 16-bit RAW HDMI
Resolution & Frame Rate Matrix
4K120 / 16-bit RAW HDMI at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Chroma Sampling
10-bit 4:2:2 S-Log3 / S-Cinetone
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI Connectivity
3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
04

Hardware & Ergonomics

Storage media bays, optical viewfinder display, CIPA endurance, and chassis dimensions

Memory Card Slots
Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
No EVF (Vari-Angle Touch LCD)
Battery Life (CIPA Standard)
600 shots per charge
Body Weight (incl. Battery & Media)
715 g (1.58 lbs)
Exterior Dimensions (W × H × D)
129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5 mm

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