Sony FX3 vs Sony A7R IVa

Sony FX3 vs Sony A7R IVa

When comparing Sony A7R IVa and Sony FX3, which one is better?

1. Lens Mount

Both the Sony FX3 and Sony A7R IVa 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

2. Internal Raw Video Support

Neither Sony A7R IVa or Sony FX3 features internal raw video recording.

Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature

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.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Sony FX3 and Sony A7R IVa:

	Sony FX3	Sony A7R IVa
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sony	Sony
Year	Missing	2021
Weight	715 g	Missing
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	SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Film Camera or Still Camera	Cinema	Stills
Digital or analog	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Maximum Video Resolution	3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD)	3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD)
Sensor Readout Speed	8.7 ms	Missing
Internal Raw Video	No	No
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	Black
Resolution (Megapixels)	12.1 MP	Missing
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
Sensor Format	Full Frame	Full Frame
External RAW Video Recording	Yes	Missing
Film Simulation Mode	No	Missing