When comparing Sony a9 III and Sony FX3, which one is better?
Weight is really important when it comes to cameras, since you need to be able to hold it for extended periods and carry it about. Sony a9 III is the lighter camera with a weight of 617 g compared to the weight of Sony FX3 which weighs 715 g. This means that a9 III weighs 13.71% less than FX3.
Winner: Sony a9 III
Regarding weight: A heavy camera can be a pain to carry around and can also make your wrists start aching after using the camera for a long time. Just make sure that the camera you choose to buy isn't too heavy when combined with the lens you want to use.
Both Sony FX3 and Sony a9 III have the same lens mount; Sony E. This means that lenses with this mount will fit both cameras.
Winner: Tied
Regarding lens mount: The camera's lens mount determines which type of lenses you can attach to the camera. Popular lens mounts include Canon EF and RF, Nikon Z and F, Sigma L, Micro Four Thirds, and the professional PL mount.
Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature
Regarding internal raw recording: The ability to record raw video internally is found in cameras such as Blackmagic models. It takes up more storage space but is also more flexible afterwards. We don't think internal raw video recording is a requirement.
Sony a9 III wins in terms of megapixels, with 24.6 MP megapixels compared to 12.1 MP megapixels on the Sony FX3 — 50.81% fewer.
Winner: Sony a9 III
Regarding resolution: The camera's resolution is specified in megapixels where a higher value means more data than a lower value. This doesn't mean that the camera with the most megapixels is best, but it can be interesting to compare them.
Full specifications table of Sony FX3 and Sony a9 III:
Sony FX3 | Sony a9 III | |
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Brand | Sony | Sony |
Weight | 715 g | 617 g |
Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter | Global Shutter |
Film Camera or Still Camera | Cinema | Stills |
Digital or analog | Digital | Digital |
Internal Raw Recording | No | No |
Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
Colour | Grey | Black |
Resolution | 12.1 MP | 24.6 MP |
USB Streaming | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus |
Interchangeable lens | Yes | Missing |