Sony FX3 vs Sony A7C II
Sony FX3 vs Sony A7C II
When comparing Sony A7C II and Sony FX3, which one is better?
1. Weight Comparison
Weight is really important when it comes to cameras, since you'll have to be able to hold it for long periods of times and carry it around with you. Sony A7C II is the lighter camera at 514 g compared to the weight of Sony FX3 at 715 g. This means that A7C II weighs 28.11% less than FX3.
Winner: Sony A7C II
Regarding weight: A heavy camera can be cumbersome to carry with you and might also make your wrists hurt from handling the camera for long periods of time. Just make sure the camera you choose to buy is not too heavy when combined with your lens of choice.
2. Lens Mount
Both the Sony FX3 and Sony A7C II use the same lens mount; the Sony E. This means that you can use the same lenses on both cameras, as long as they cover the full sensor. Full format lenses will work on all cameras with the same mount.
Winner: Tied
3. Resolution
Sony A7C II wins in terms of megapixels, with 33 MP megapixels compared to 12.1 MP megapixels on Sony FX3 — 63.33% less.
Winner: Sony A7C II
Regarding resolution (megapixels): The camera's resolution is stated in megapixels, where a higher value means more data than a lower one. This doesn't mean that the camera with the most megapixels is the best, but it can be interesting to compare them.
4. Fim Simulation
Neither Sony A7C II or Sony FX3 feature built-in film simulation effects.
Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature
Regarding film simulation mode: A built-in film simulation mode means that the camera itself can grade the images without the use of external software. This can be useful to get graded images straight "out of camera" without having to use software like Lightroom or Capture One to make them look film-like.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sony FX3 and Sony A7C II:
| Sony FX3 | Sony A7C II | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Year | Missing | 2023 |
| Weight | 715 g | 514 g |
| Internal Video Bit Depth | 10 bit | Missing |
| Dynamic Range | 13 stops | Missing |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter | Rolling Shutter |
| Storage | SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I, CFexpress Type A | Missing |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Missing |
| Film Camera or Still Camera | Cinema | Stills |
| Digital or analog | Digital | Digital |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Missing |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD) | 3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD) |
| Sensor Readout Speed | 8.7 ms | Missing |
| Internal Raw Video | No | Missing |
| Sensor Size | 35.7 x 18.8 mm | Missing |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Color Depth | 14 bit | Missing |
| Built-in ND Filter | No | No |
| Color | Grey | Missing |
| Resolution (Megapixels) | 12.1 MP | 33 MP |
| Crop Factor | 1x | Missing |
| Streaming over USB | Yes | Missing |
| Image Output Formats | JPEG, RAW, HEIF | Missing |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus |
| Sensor Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| External RAW Video Recording | Yes | Missing |
| Film Simulation Mode | No | No |