SONY FX3 Hands On, Is It Better than the A7SIII?

SONY FX3 Hands On, Is It Better than the A7SIII?
In this video we talk about the Sony FX3 and if it's better than the A7SIII.
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[@geraldundone]

Why are you so Swedish? ...I love you. 💜

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[@OnilMarteNavarroza]

I love Peter too! 😍

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[@yiviarts]

He looks more like Turkish or Spanish guy

[@JamesMushroom]

@@yiviarts its the mustache !! hahahaha

[@stoicdigitalmedia]

I would say this camera is for someone exactly like me. A beginner-ish videographer who has an A7iii and doesn't really want another typical alpha camera body in their kit but wants the features of the A7siii and some of the FX6, as I wade into the cinema camera world.

[@brybrykeith]

Same! Coming from a7iii

[@bachtiardjauhari6883]

Same. So is worth to buy?

[@bramudance9827]

same, and if the cinema features don't get used like the body or the XLR, then your just left with an incredible A7siii camera so no downside

[@bobzhang5875]

yes, exactly.

[@mg-pictures]

Which FX6 features are you talking about? XLR in the handle?

[@riparianstudios]

It comes with the XLR adapter. That adapter doesn't sell on its own right now, but with the mic it costs $600. So that, to me, is what the FX3 offers that the A7S III doesn't.

[@iclipseco]

As someone who came from shooting on Fuji before switching to Sony I can tell you that tally lights are a GOD SEND on multi camera shoots. Being able to quickly glance across a room from most angles and see if a camera has stopped recording for whatever reason has saved me multiple times now.

[@abhyanshuchauhan5818]

You can actually enable the record assist on the A7SIII to make sure that you’re actually recording. It enables a bold red outline around the frame that shows that you’re currently recording.😉

[@thomascinematicjourney]

Peter from Sweden, again thank you for this review! Always good to have your point of view. Hope all the studio construction is heading in the right direction for you! Thomas from Canada!

[@throwdown515]

I saw in your lower third that S-cinetone is coming to A7Siii. That’s great news!

[@CallMeAntwan]

I love your videos mate. As a creator, I have to rely on folks like you to teach me new ways to create. Traditional schooling is dead, PETER IS IN.

[@haveyoumetjaiden]

after 14hrs of binge-watching all the content I've missed from you recently. Can confirm, your stuff is awesome Peter! Definitely one of my favs on youtube!!!

[@neuroshark]

I have a brand new A7SIII and see no conflict with this FX3, the only real advantage i see its the inclusion of the XLR capable handle interface, but i usually use external recorders so its not a big deal for me. Maybe in the future i will add it to my gear along my A7SIII, but no replacing it. I always use a cage, i have a Smallrig one, and its perfect to me. Greetings from Chile.

[@IntrovertAmateur]

Spot on with your video on the 23rd Feb - enjoyed it very much seeing you again. Love the slightly new angle and can’t wait for your office build video 🤤

[@gmore70]

Just found your channel. Love it. I like how normal you are. Your videos give me the info I need and make me smile.

[@codygally1402]

Another great video Peter! Keep them coming. You owe an update on your new studio build too! Cheers!

[@thereentrychannel]

great commentary, thank you for entertainment and useful observations!

[@Brian-ud6uj]

Great review as always! Thanks for the great content!

[@greggreenhaw]

It’s a real miss on Sony’s party to not include the auto ND. that is one of their greatest achievements and more useful than the ibis on a small gimbal friendly camera

[@finnillson4808]

Yes, why the hell did they even put a shutter in it? We already have a photo shooting FX3 in the A7SIII. Shouldn't cinema cameras have internal ND? So f'ing lazy Sony!

[@philippscheithauer]

Cut the photo part and include ND. Boom, you differentiate it from the SIII and actually justify its existence tbh.

[@philippscheithauer]

@Cherian Philip well ye, but why not buy the sIII then? Specs are identical. Dont really see the point of this 400 dollar more expensive camera, that should in theory offer more as a latest release.

[@david_garibaldi]

THIS!

[@david_garibaldi]

@@destinfarr Hm well its a great camera, but you dont get as much dynamic range and its "only" a super35 sensor. Which normally would´nt prevent me from buying it, but the ONE thing that does is the non existing Eye Auto Focus. I film a lot of interviews and it is such a joy seeing the protagonist in focus 100% of the time no matter where he/shes moves.

[@professionalpotato4764]

Seems pretty confusing. Kinda wish they had the internal ND. Or something more groundbreaking like NVMe m2 SSD grip that records internal without a Ninja V.

[@CallMeLani]

Just got the FX3 for my channel. I love it so far!

[@BriangjohnsonTv]

Well done pal, another incredible intro!

[@Gabilleta]

First time coming across the channel. Love the format. If I had to choose between those 2 specific cameras, I would probably go for the A7Siii for the versatility.

[@elvirm]

Welcome back Peter. Let me use this new video to ask when will you finally launch your video course :-)

[@RGMGFitness]

Great review as always. I own both Canon and Sony...really enjoy the Sony layout, features, and ease of use. Don't know I need to buy a cinema grade camera at this time but good to know it's out there should I ever be in the market. Think that glove company should sponsor some of your videos...that's gloves look perfect for filming in the winter! 👍👍👍

[@illdaddyrod]

Crazy you're wrapped up in a winter coat and I was walking around in shorts and a t-shirt today in vegas. Great review!

[@Mecoh]

I think this camera was made specially for the use on the upcoming Sony drone, so it makes sense having ibis over nd filters (which would be usefull as well for this application, if remotely controllable). For regoular ground use, i don't see big reasons to buy this instead a7s3.. maybe better reliability on very long shoots as the cooling is better

[@SidsDrakon]

Cool vid. Its super interesting on everybodys view point on the new FX3. Everyone is different and it really depends on your needs. Great video Peter

[@chirantha]

As always, good review man!

[@zacharykepler3567]

Wait, so can you turn off noise reduction on the FX3? Surprised no one has addressed this

[@sawyan1508]

4 men in my subscriptions pose the video about that camera in the same time. Same minute Brandon,you,Chris and Matti I watch yours first.😃

[@FilipGepertz]

Grym video som alltid! Vilken Picture profile brukar du använda på din a7S?

[@telev2]

Hi Peter, can you answer this? "Either on A7S iii or FX3, is exposure comp. value saved in a memory/recall slot so that slot1 is ev-0.3 and slot2 is ev+1.0 in video mode for example?"

[@OnlyIn876]

I am upgrading to this from my 6600, if you had to recommend 1 lens to start with the Fx3 what would it be?

[@Axel.Hernandez]

24-70gm

[@milospopovic3623]

Great video! I love your work and your ''swedish'' english ;) hahahah... I wanted to buy the a7siii and i waited so much for it to start selling in Serbia but now im gonna wait for fx3 and buy it or even two of them. Thanks a lot for great content and keep doing that, you are so damn good!

[@BenMaclean]

Super sick breakdown dude!! crushed it 🔥🔥

[@makaryben10]

We need a lighting tutorial or a video about light in general. Great content, Keep going

[@bryceambrose9913]

I will say as a videographer… this is definitely a camera I would go after. It has the form factor and convinces I am looking for. Now alternatively, Mark Bone said it best, no ND and no time code sync. Those two features would leave me to just save up and get the FX6. Now I personally, after purchasing the FX6, intend to sell my other cameras and get the FX3 as my B-Cam alternative. Again, I am a videographer not a photographer and with that I will leave the A7SIII to the likes of you and other photographers.

[@2424rocket]

I’ve gotten to play with the FX6 and it has more noise than the A7S3! That’s a dealbreaker for me.

[@fodsonmedia]

De dä va la godis du! Förstår inte riktigt hur jag kunnat missa din kanal fram tills att självaste Järald Ogjord tipsar om dig. Galet! Ser fram emot att kolla igenom resten av dina videos Peter. Hälsningar från 08. /Fredrik

[@billymurphy3]

The fact this didn’t have internal ND solidified my decision to get an A7SIII. The lock on the mode dial is an annoyance for me as well. I also don’t know if I wanna go back to flipping through modes digitally either. I started on an a5100 and that makes me think of that experience. I’d need hand on experience though, it’s probably way more functional now especially considering I’ve learned a lot. I also don’t think the 4K 12mp sensor is enough for hybrid photo as a first cam. So I wouldn’t recommend it for that which is one reason I DO see a place for an Fx3. People who know their needs probably shouldn’t get the A7SIII as a PRIMARY photo cam anyways. I think something like an 18 mp 6K sensor would be nice for the future if they wanted the SIII to SIV to be hybrid pro for both video and stills. Then again, we now have the issue of an A7 SIV having new features the cine line essentially has to have.... An Fx3II would really need like SDI and internal ND to be different and they already haven’t accomplished that. Kinda makes sense that if your video first but do require some photo you get an Fx6 and an A7SIII. I don’t think the A1 really blew me away in a sense where I don’t necessarily think it’s that camera to match the Cine line. Though it is the actual hybrid pro camera right now, it just doesn’t seem to be “IT.” Will be for some but not for most. Then we need to consider data rates will be insane on the 50mp sensor. I think the sweet spot in 3 years for Sony is 6 k versions of all of these new cameras (SIII, Fx3, and Fx6) then something like like internal ND, SDI, 4K DCI. It would mean the SIV possibly wouldn’t have these features but it also means that there is in fact a difference between the two and the SIV is more useful in hybrid applications considering it would be higher resolution. I’m just thinking as I type haha

[@TJolley]

I would love to try this camera out ! You got some amazing footage out it 🔥🔥

[@Traveldan]

First time on the channel. you cracked me up with ur swedish side bro. totally sticking around for more content ✌👍

[@bobbylasers]

My job bought me an FX-3 before I started (been shooting on blackmagic previously) after 2 weeks I'm enjoying using it. I used to have A7sii which I loved. I think for people just getting into videography or if you just to fast run and gun, I think this camera is great. You can just set your settings and off you go. Kind of like the 6k pro but it has all the internal stabilising stuff and auto focus so if you still a bit wobbly on those things it be a real help. It's also great for hand held. Will definitely consider this as a B camera or if I was shooting in low light conditions like clubs or weddings

[@aaronmckenzie924]

I was wondering, do you think that Sony might be putting this camera out to compete with Canon's new C70? So good to see a video from you again. Can't wait to see more videos on the new studio.

[@c4lmyourmind]

Nice Video.... specially the Sahåra part :D

[@maxyourlifevlogs]

Hey Peter, i have to say that really enjoy your videos. its so fun and your are a really cool guy and funny.

[@Realletsplaygrey]

So tempted to switch from Nikon to Sony but just can't seem to bite that bullet. I think having this and an A7 rv would be the combo of a life time for photo + video + backup on both fronts.

[@ResizeFilms]

FX3 any day for professional video work. XLR inputs, active cooling system, top handle, mounting points, dedicated video buttons. a7S III still is a great camera with similar image quality, but the FX3 is just more reliable and convenient for professional work.

[@FlipDeRiviera]

Yes

[@johnnybermudez]

Dope as always brother!

[@awarenesswithandrew9476]

this is awesome made the decision much easier thank you !

[@ohdezveliz369]

Ha ha ha! Your pinky is lite lång... Jag vill ser detta video men på svenska. Tack så jätte mycket Peter du är mycket mycket duktig. Hälsningar från Chile!

[@kylehunter]

I think given the top handle with XLR’s that come with it gives the camera a more complete kind of cinema camera for less money package. Cause the fx6 may still be out of the range of some so this gives you as close as an entry point as you gonna get being only $400 more than the A7SIII

[@dancygr]

I really thought it was gonna have built in ND filters but now it seems silly to get over the a7sIII

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Definitely looks cool, but don’t see myself getting one since it’s basically the same as the a7Siii that finally showed up!

[@TAPPChannel]

Nice.... Looks like everybody will post about this camera today:)

[@likyyan6369]

they got fx3 almost 2 month ago

[@alfa170d]

First thank you for the video. I am a wedding photographer/videographer, got my A7SIII only a week ago and so far love it. Use it as my main video camera and second body for photography (main photo camera at moment is D850 which will be replaced by the A7IV once it comes out). So would you agree with this statement considering the A7SIII is going to get soon a firmware update with S-Cinetone color profile that the main difference between the FX3 and A7SIII is internal fan, EVF chopped off and different ergonomic making it more a video camera and less hybrid camera ?

[@DustinHarrelson]

Agreed on your last point! It seems cool but I think I’d still go for the A7siii over the FX3, especially if they add S-cinetone to the A7siii

[@2424rocket]

Sony has announced that they are adding S Cinetone to a7S3 in march

[@AM-wi6gw]

🤣🤣🤣 love watching this guy. One of my fave youtube film go to guy for a good watch and laugh. As for technical jargon. Gerald Undone is on the go to main guy. Keep up the good work bro. I purchased an A7Siii because of you and Gerald Undone. 👊🏼

[@abadgianluca]

Long time fan, came here after Geralds video!

[@DappUniversity]

It's for people who can't get Sony A7 siii's while they're out of stock :)

[@burnhard.]

Yes my situation haha why im concidering ir

[@SomeFuzzy]

Awesome review mate. Does the FX3 let you change shutter speed by decimal points like the A1 apparently can? Something I sooo wish I could do on my A7siii.

[@ma.ajigarkhan7540]

5d mark iv and and EOS R and r6 which one is best for wedding photography and long term use

[@TechWithAdil]

Which lens you were using in this video for your A Roll?

[@byRobertEklund]

Are all recording lights on by default and can you set which ones you want active? I’m thinking the red light on the front could end up in unwanted reflections...

[@byRobertEklund]

@@shiwomino5775 Thanks!

[@ignaziou]

The zoom function is really useful with prime lenses. That made me want this camera over the Sony A7SIII even though i miss the viewfinder.

[@Androide323]

I have a Sony A7III, should I get the FX6 for video and keep the A7III for photos? What's your advice?

[@gbwalther3198]

Hey Peter, I've worked as a welder in the Alaskan Arctic. When my Carharts would get burns in them, I'd duct tape them up. Around 3:46 in your video, looks like you are in need of good ole duct tape. That plus canned Spam are the two plus Alaskan Winter Survival secrets. Maybe, they will help you survive your next cold weather shoot.

[@TheOneMonk]

Didn‘t they give you the handle with the audio module? Is this included or not?

[@JayGrapherTh]

i wonder if you need a camera B that fits still as a photography and thus a hybrid camera to pair with this camera what would it be? (or even one to pair with the A7SIII?)

[@OldschoolFreakTV]

perfect B-Roll, nice Cam, I like the FX3. Perhaps give her a try. Thanks for this straight vid.

[@michaelneumann1865]

I like it! More rugged. Attachment points. I love my a7siii but I probably will buy it (and or the FX6). GREAT JOB AGAIN! PETER!!

[@ukmonk]

nice video thank you and i think the FX3 looks amazing!

[@shua_films]

Omg the pewdiepie of the camera world!! lol great video! I honestly feel the a7sIII is better suited for most people and myself. I love the minimalist and future accessory compatibility of the FX3 though. This was very informative and entertaining to watch I was wondering which to go for when upgrading this year so thanks!! I subed!!

[@azmathiffath]

after watching you i got 2 a7s iii and i love it.

[@michaelmast_nomadicthrive]

Surprised no comment or footage of the included top handle

[@OleksandrBanashko]

Great video man

[@alibuhlaiqa8384]

Great video, you got many points that none of the other KZbinrs gone over. Btw is it using the same battery? I wonder why I asked, not like I'm going to buy one

[@PeterLindgren1]

Thanks! Yes it is using the same one 👌🏼

[@sarveshpov5585]

should I pick A7S3 or FX3 kindly help me out, filmmaking is my cup of tea but FX3 cost an extra 1100$ in my place do I really need Fx3 or will S73 be good?

[@FamilyK35]

Hi Peter 👋🏻what do you think the Fx3 or Fx6 stand before buying a camera I'm smoking my head. I only have one money for one😬

[@alpineoryza462]

How did you shoot that moon so close? 600mm?

[@nickazg]

I think if this FX3 had built in ND it would shine on its own, but not really much point otherwise. It looks cool IMO

[@nodidog]

Doesn't it come included with the top-mount handle, with the built-in XLR ports and controls?

[@innovafilmsco]

Yes, the top handle it's included in the box!

[@randomgeocacher]

Hmm, hard choice, I would probably prefer fx3 for a few reasons (long record times guaranteed by fan - sometimes I shoot a day continuously... and buttons on the front. And nicer design/esthetics. And shooting with the handle is nice for lower operations). But I love having EVF on concerts etc because no one bothers “photographers” about permits. A bit disappointed they did not put a permanent electronic-ND in front of the sensor, that would really have made it the only small full package. You can always put a variable ND in front of the lens some people say, but then you are polarizing the image and getting a completely different look (more saturated skies, sharpness of reflections, how well you see through windows, flaring etc etc). So the lack of NDs kind position it a bit below a normal pro camera

[@JC-yy8ih]

Hur går det i den nya studion, har Michelangelo målat taket?

[@Tyler_Finley]

Why no mention of the XLR handle? It gives you a Top handle with two XLR/3.5mm TRS combo audio inputs , Microphone holder and 3.5mm mic input, and Digital audio with up to 4-channel, 24-bit recording. To me, that's a huge thing that it has over the a7siii. No need to spend $600 on the xlr-k3m. I was going to get an a7siii but am now going for the fx3 for that reason.

[@kyrolphotographychannel1276]

Hi, does A7siii shooting at 4k 120fps are crop?

[@wrayedhussain8990]

yes the man uploaded!!! yay

[@hitendrakumhare1757]

Love the editing and beat

[@surrogatemarker]

I see it more as an expensive uncompromising crash cam when the producer doesn’t want to risk damaging or losing a Fx6 or FX9 for a risky shot. The small body size is useful for certain use cases. For everything else or for a “one man band” online content creator or producer.. I think the a7siii is a more versatile camera.. I guess we will see how people use it once it’s out for a few months

[@AllCarsUnited]

It's literally no hastle to add a cage to the a7s3 which allows for way more accessories to be added. The view finder is axing for those quick social media shots and the s cinetone profile is on the a7s3 now as well. Only benefit i see is for drone use

[@dinoschachten]

Just came over from Gerald, love your Swedish-ness. :D But what's the one thing no one talks about? ;)

[@wh0sthatgirl]

So the a7siii is getting S-Cinetone? Do we know when that's happening?

[@bobzhang5875]

I love the build quality and brought it at once.

[@CreativeVideoTips]

Is there a setting to disable the tally lights as well?

[@neuroshark]

yes, does it have that settings, i saw it in another video. There are ocassion where you need it disabled, a few months ago, i have been recording a short film, recording to an atomos ninja v, which have a tally light and in one shot that bloddy tally light appears in a dark scene reflected on a surface, iso i needed to disable, same apply to camera tally lights.

[@anthonymozora9445]

if only the fx3 had ND instead of the IBIS... as it is now I believe SIII is a better choice.

[@mounirnatour]

i think putting a nd filter on the lens is way easier then always carrying a gimbal to stabilize your shot, so i would go for ibis

[@frankfeng2701]

@@mounirnatour Sony's internal VND is electronic, meaning it can adjust exposure for you without changing setting. You can't do that with an external VND.

[@shzammpatapon9865]

@@frankfeng2701 yes, i gave my fx6 to my friend a second to record me. you doens't need to know anything about a camera exposure to use that thing

[@mounirnatour]

@@frankfeng2701 oh ok. I thought it wasn’t electronic sry my fault

[@NingZar]

I would perfer ND over build in Fan ..

[@wademorales]

How water resistant is the fx3? Doesn’t look like it is with those fan vents

[@BrogenDavis33]

Didn't S cinetone just announced last night for a7siii?? Hopefully I heard right?

[@fabiano_fonseca]

Great video, Peter, hugs

[@StormShadowCrew]

Great video as always, without the ND like the FX6 it doesnt make any sense honestly, I'll still buy one but as my C camera

[@MitchellBeattie]

It's because it has IBIS. Can't have IBIS and built in ND's together on this body. Causes a lot of issues. That's why the fx6 doesn't have IBIS

[@TsedensodnomMunkhzul]

Hello Peter! long time no see😁😁

[@DeeanaJohnsonkati]

Hi Peter. Love your Vlogs! If I had the money, i’d invest in the FX6 since I'm primarily a video shooter. (Those built-in ND filters are a huge selling point.) The FX3? Not on my shopping list.😆

[@Rabbit__Studio]

我非常喜欢看你的视频 peter 并以你的视频作为榜样 希望学到更多的东西

[@paulpedersen180]

Did you not receive the handle?