Sony FX3 vs Canon EOS C80
Sony FX3 vs Canon EOS C80
When comparing Canon EOS C80 and Sony FX3, which one is better?
1. Sensor Type Comparison
Both FX3 and EOS C80 use the same sensor type — CMOS — meaning that no camera in this comparison has an advantage over the other in this regard.
Winner: Tied
Regarding sensor type: Digital cameras feature two different sensor types; CMOS and CCD.
2. Internal Raw Video Support
Canon EOS C80 is able to record raw video internally, while Sony FX3 is not. This may be a dealbreaker for some and it is important to note that there is a difference between the two cameras.
Winner: Canon EOS C80
Regarding internal raw video: The ability to record raw video internally is becoming more and more common in cinema cameras, and this may or may not be an advantage depending on how you shoot. While raw offers the most flexibility, it also requires more powerful editing computers, faster memory cards and more storage.
3. External RAW Video Support
Both Sony FX3 and Canon EOS C80 supports external raw video recording.
Winner: Tied — both have this feature
Regarding external raw video recording: External raw video recording means that an external recorder, such as the Atomos Ninja V, can be used to record raw video using HDMI or SDI outputs from the camera to the recorder.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sony FX3 and Canon EOS C80:
| Sony FX3 | Canon EOS C80 | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Canon |
| Weight | 715 g | Missing |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Internal Video Bit Depth | 10 bit | Missing |
| Dynamic Range | 13 stops | Missing |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Missing |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter | Missing |
| Storage | SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I, CFexpress Type A | SD UHS-II |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Film Camera or Still Camera | Cinema | Cinema |
| Digital or analog | Digital | Digital |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Missing |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD) | Missing |
| Sensor Readout Speed | 8.7 ms | Missing |
| Internal Raw Video | No | Yes |
| Sensor Size | 35.7 x 18.8 mm | Missing |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Color Depth | 14 bit | Missing |
| Built-in ND Filter | No | Missing |
| Color | Grey | Missing |
| Resolution (Megapixels) | 12.1 MP | Missing |
| Crop Factor | 1x | 1x |
| Streaming over USB | Yes | Missing |
| Image Output Formats | JPEG, RAW, HEIF | Missing |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus |
| Sensor Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| External RAW Video Recording | Yes | Yes |
| Film Simulation Mode | No | Missing |