Nikon Z6 III vs Sony FX3 Video Quality

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In this video, we compare the video quality of the Nikon Z6 III and Sony FX3. We compare sharpness, detail, noise, dynamic range, and color. Both cameras are amazing at shooting video, but key differences are highlighted in the video.
Watch our previous video for a dedicated Nikon Z6 III video quality evaluation

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00:00 - resolution
00:59 - ISO
01:41 - rolling shutter
02:01 - dynamic range
02:46 - stabilization
03:27 - color
04:33 - conclusion

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[brandnaqua]

you have quite a small channel right now, but ooo this content is so good!!! thank you!

[cgthevision]

Thanks so much for this comparison. I currently have the z6iii and love everything about the camera besides the high noise especially in shadows. The flickering noise is also a problem for me. Coming from canon c70 I’m not used to the super noisy shadows. This test definitely confirms that my copy isn’t the only one with lots of noise. At some points it’s almost unusable in my opinion. I wish Nikon would fix this, not sure if it’s a sensor issue or a log profile issue.

[hersh_yt]

it would be awesome if you can provide test footage link to viewers, great comparison as always

[jklbd]

Overall I liked the nikon colors and resolution better but sony has better low light DR, specially in the -5 EV though that's an extreme test but still Sony's better there

[scotthayesproductions]

wow, they are awfully close. Sony def has the edge at higher iso. When I shoot my Z8 and A7SIII side by side, the Z8 easily beats it with better color and sharpness. Def. no problem shooting these and being able to match them in post. The killer is no dual slot recording on the Nikons.

[Jawad.]

Really well compared...! I'm subscribing 💯

[joshkiddfilms]

While I don't think the lattitude of the Nikon is quite as good as the Sony in general, I do think it's important to note that the Sony is doing much more noise reduction in camera, so seeing a bit more range in the shadows makes sense if comparing them directly.

[withoutpassid]

Sony a6700 user here. Nikon color was more pleasing to my eyes. But without side by side comparison with Nikon cameras, I think I'm fine with Sony color.

[BarefootMediaTV]

Nikon is even, for almost half the price, plus amazing photography capabilities.Sony needs to step it up or adjust their prices.

[OsenaPhotography]

I like the comparison video. What lenses were used for both Nikon and Sony?

[andrewphillips]

such an amazing comparison, thank you.

[ChimeThinker]

The noise looks more detailed on the Z6iii than the FX3's mushy looking noise.

[Emilioh]

The FX3 has more pleasing highlights and makes it more “filmic”. If you reduced highlights on the nikon, would you be able to achieve the same result as the FX3? Or that’s really the limitation of the DR of the nikon?

Thanks!

[peterra]

Thank you for the comparison. I think that in h265 compression, the fx3 is better because of s-log3, more internal noise reduction (= less noise) and 422 10bits (vs 420 10 bits for he nikon)…but if you shoot nraw, you will have more latitude, more control of the noise and more « cinema feeling » on nikon cameras

But otherwise the two cameras seem quite close to me in what we can produce as a final product (provided we work in raw with Nikon)

Thank you for this comparison video. You think it would be possible to get a similar video with the Z8 and FX3?

Currently considering in replacing my FX3 for extra megapixels for photo as well, but not sure if I should.

[keirux]

Awesome test, I have been wondering which one would have better slowmotion for a while. I would be curious to know more about the differences in the 240fps mode

[lorenzonarwhal]

The noise issue highlighted in the z6iii in the dynamic range test is the same even in the z8 or the performance in z8 is closer to sony’s?

[smileinurhand]

Good Making. Gret samples!!

Nikon is renowned for its photography capabilities, but its video performance could be improved. A Sony cropped sensor A6700 performs comparably to the Nikon Z6ii.

[Zeta-Artists]

Though i love Nikon FX3 by Sony is a beast ❤

[ErikWerlin]

For the dynamic range test would the Nikon perform better if using N-raw and N-log vs using h.265 10bit?