3 Reasons the A7IV is better than the FX3 #sonycamera #fx3 #a7iv

Is the A7IV better than the FX3?!The answer is…. Objectively no. and subjectively… yes. So I need every camera tech boy or girl to calm yourselves and rest assured that my head is not completely buried in the sand. Let me explain. The FX3 is an amazing small form factor cinema camera from Sony Alpha. The colours look incredible, it has uncropped 4K 60fps and 120fps (a regular and major critique of the Sony A7IV), and - the main reason I purchased it - it’s the lowlight king of cameras. The reason I bought the FX3 is that I needed a camera that could handle low light situations better than the A7IV, because lets be honest, when shooting at night or in dark indoor environments, the A7IV wasn’t the ideal camera. But the FX3’s dual base ISO of 640 and 12,800 is impressive to say the least and knocks it out of the park when it comes to low-light filming. So why am I saying that the A7IV is “subjectively” a better video camera than the FX3? Because I think for someone who regularly operates as a “Run-and-gun”, hybrid photographer/videographer, speed matters. What I love so much about the Sony A7IV is that it’s a camera that allows you to do everything very very fast. The design of the dials that allow you to switch between photo and video and 3 memory mode settings is just a lot faster than the FX3. Not only that, but the design of the A7IV invites you to change your settings more from an eye level position, whereas the ergonomic design of the FX3 focuses more on waste-level. As someone who will regularly use gimbals, some of the placement of the buttons and dials of the FX3 slows me down on production days. The FX3 feels like a camera for thoughtful, pre-emptive videographers, and as someone who works primarily in the event space, I favour a camera that is more reactionary in design. I love that I can use Super 35 mode to get 2 focal lengths out of a lens due to the larger sensor size as it saves me time changing to a different lens. and I could go on and on. Basically the FX3 is the perfect camera for the thoughtful, planning cinematographer. But the A7IV truly is the perfect camera for the run-and-gun videographer who operates in a space where things are constantly changing. Let me know your thoughts, do you like the FX3 or the A7IV better?

[sebasfilmedit]

I have both. I love the reasons you gave and it’s no debate that the a7iv is better in those things but I still prefer the FX3 because of the fan, lut support, 12.8k native iso, and uncropped 4k 120

[SeanFinnegan]

More like three reasons you shouldn't listen to youtubers who have no idea what they're talking about

[Ldunc]

You’re reaching dude. I own the A7IV, the FX-3 and the FX-6. The FX-3 is designed exclusively for video. The A7IV is a hybrid photography/video camera and while it is good, I have used it as a C Cam on 8-10 hour corporate video shoots. Out of the FX-3 with the internal cooling fan which camera do you think overheated? You guessed it the hybrid photo/video camera. Also, the FX-3 has a full frame sensor just like the A7IV does. You might’ve been confusing the sensor with the FX-30 APS-C sensor.

[AlexKC]

Even if video quality is better for the FX30 your points make sense and I still love my A7IV. I've just shot a short movie using it and the quality was stunning. And if we talk about hybrid cameras its value is even bigger

[danielcharlesfilms]

The super 35 info is great. Thanks man.

[Channeledventures]

In manual on the fx3, just press the little record button on the bottom left and it will capture a video

[fusedfilms]

I own both cameras and my only wish fx3 has focus mapping

[imistrz]

Hey, nice video but the audio was so quiet, i cant hear anything

[Mr_Beowulf]

I've got A7c ii + Sony 24-70 GM ii + DJI RS 4 Pro for making some good cinematic videos. Then I considered to return A7CII and get FX3. Should I keep A7cii?

[nickalot]

same sensor size bro. just more megapixels and more noise.

[thegreatsleeper]

they're both ff sensors so they're the exact same size, only difference is the megapixel count which allows super35 mode on the a74. I personally think fx3 has the advantage because of its rolling shutter performance. The a74 is pretty bad in that regard. Also colors just look so good on that fx3 sensor...

[darhkbizarre]

Honestly in my hands and some sleep I 100% agree, but Im like ... these 3 reasons : One, It has 10-bit color! Two, Money is tight so one must be creative when your broke, and third reason, with the right glass for whatever you shoot - Me, Cine lens - the SONY A7IV rocks.... Im with you!! Lets go!!

P.S. My roommate has an Alexa - When I need the big guns

[Itssilentlewis]

no matter what camera you use, it’s all about the persons skillset to make the shoot more enhanced, I’m just saying there are people who don’t even have a camera to begin with so be grateful 🙏🏽 😊

[morisdakar]

I tried both, different types of cameras. can’t be compared.
One is a hybrid photo/video camera and the second is cinema line which was not made to be used as a photo camera.

[habal-jull]

As always, it depends on your usecase.
I just bought a A7s III (a cheaper FX3) despite having a A7 IV, because I need the dual-iso of 12800 quite often for dimmer lit events and weddings.
The A7 IV has sharper video, but still overheats and crops like a madman, which is why the FX3 is definetly a better video camera. In terms of hybrid shooting the FX3 stands no chance.

[TheGoodie]

Fanboy just trying to rage bait us into more Adsense revenue 😂

[KwentongChitchirya]

Hybrid A7IV you can't go wrong with that 😂 FX3 in other hand is a cinema camera only appealing to our filmmaker brothers out there 😊

[DrDemoman]

for my documentary work I need the fans, however I think for fx3 mark II they *need* triple base ISO, something like 3200.

[pawelmod]

Size of the sensor is the same. Such mistakes in so short video means that no one is taking seriously what you are saying…

[nicolasheinemusic]

No hate, its just facts. also not to forget that u have a viewfinder in case u need it.