Sony FX3 or A7SIII? Which one for VIDEO.

If you're looking at the Sony A7SIII and Sony FX3 for video which one of these cameras is better for video and why?

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[jimcol]

Great video, thanks. I will say, though, I'm sticking with my A7S III which I use exclusively for video. All because of the EVF. I find it incredibly helpful to use the EVF at times while shooting. The FX3 advantages really don't make up for the lack of EVF in my opinion.

[tombuck]

Trying to make this decision right now! A second S3 would be simple and practical, but one of each would be fun.

[ColdPizzasocks]

I went with the a7s iii (granted before the fx3 was announced) and I’m happy with my purchase 👍

[ResizeFilms]

We absolutely love the FX3 Cinema Line. It’s been a joy to work with it on set. Powerful and reliable for any sort of filmmaking.

[TheAugusts]

I have both, and wouldn't have it any other way! Almost got two fx3s but then realized I needed the EVF of the A7S III for some instances! Love your videos man, always so informative and engaging!

[mike_s_media]

Both are excellent cameras and will yield identical results! Couldn't be any happier with my a7Siii.

[DJILLEE]

I have both and I enjoy shooting with the fx3 more. Lots of little reasons. The biggest is just how the modes change. Makes more sense the way the fx3 works.

[ShoebMortoza]

how is it after one year? Also, did the fan capture dust over time and increased the fan noise due to dust?

[Whaever_]

Great video! I'm about 90% sure that the A7SIII also has the option to a read light (either blink, or constant) from the front of the unit. It's not as visible as the FX3's. But it's something! Viewfinder to me is irreplaceable though.

[kunalpatel]

You are 100% right about the recording ligths. Love them. Also I love the front recording button. The Sony A7 SIII and FX3 are quite similar in terms of core video capabilities, atleast according to every major youtube camera reviewer, therefore I opted for the A1 (gives me the best 8K) and an FX3 (gives me the best 4K)

[POVwithRC]

I was looking for either, and it just so happened that my local camera store had a website error. They had two FX3s on the shelf that nobody knew about (shout out to my homies at McBain). I only found out because when I called to order one they were like “we have…two?” At that point I had money in my hand and was like “take it” because of the current shortage. I wouldn’t have found another before the new year.

My rationale is that if I really need to do stills, adding an a7m4 to the mix will be trivial.

The FX rides a gimbal better for me (my rode SVMX is and an EVF just makes it taller and less balanceable), so I don’t miss the EVF… AT ALL. The layout is well thought out for handheld, and I super duper love the flexible exposure mode and how it plays with those FX specific custom buttons. Also yes, tally lights. Also double yes, active cooling.

[estevanzamora]

When I bought my A7S III, I was in a weird position that, on that particular day in March, both the FX 3 and A7S III were in stock. And while the FX 3 is the better deal, B&H was running an EDU deal with raw A&S III for $3, 148. So I obviously bought that one. Some days I wonder if I made the right choice, but I took that extra money and bought a cage and side handle.

[joezupko]

Literally never used the evf on my nikon z6 and I do a lot of photo as well with that.
Always hated view finders, unless you're in the bright sun I guess

[RichardPosey]

As a new FX-3 owner, this was useful to me as I picked up on a behavior of the camera I didn't know about. I've probably watched fifty YouTube videos on the FX-3. As far as the shortage, if someone wants an FX-3, they should just place an order and be patient. Mine took about six weeks from a well-known retailer. Waiting for a camera to be "in stock" is a good way to miss out, at least until the supply chain catches up.

[eivinha]

The FX3 doesn’t go far enough, does it?

No shutter angle (only speed).
No shutter micro adjust for anti-LED-flickering.
No true 24p.
No internal squeezing for anamorphic.
No open gate (full sensor video).
No LUT previews.
No focus mapping.
No breathing compensation.

All those could be added in firmware, and hopefully we’ll see some of them. The following are also minor hardware issues that should have been fixed before launch:

Lack of mounting holes to secure from rotation.
No electronic ND (probably cost or not to cannibalize the FX6).
Not enough dedicated buttons.
Included XLR handle is not durable enough and also a bit awkward.

[firstandlastproductionsllc]

Love my FX3, looking to get a 2nd one as a B camera, great video!

[AaronMcFadden]

I thought I would have saw a video comparison but great video.

[JensEser]

Hi Chris, can you make about taking still with the FX3. I ran into some issues especially when setting the iso in M-mode. I guess it requires some custom setting adjustments to operate it like a regular Alpha cam for stills. Thanks fir a response. -Jens

[jijivishant]

thank you, i have seen dozens of videos on the comparison and this is the first relevant video that i saw. Now i know fx3 is worth the money and i will be buying it soon.

[Visethelegend]

I didn’t found in the description where did you buy the grip handstrap at 2:45