The tiny FX3 is part of Sony's line of professional cinema cameras, but it's basically a Sony a7S III under the hood. Jordan shows us how it's different and tells us which one he would choose.
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Introduction
No EVF
Tally lamps
Button placement
Mounting points
XLR adapter
Missing FX6 features
Image quality
High ISO performance
Raw recording
Who's it for?
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2022-03-16 17:00
The Sony 70-200mm F2. 8 GM II promises to deliver pro-level performance that competes with the best zooms in its category. Can it deliver? Chris and Jordan tell us what we need to know in their hands-on review. dpreview.com »
2021-10-13 17:00
With Chris still in quarantine, Jordan becomes a one man camera reviewing machine. He takes us through the Sony a1 from top to bottom, then tells us what he thinks. (Spoiler: he's impressed. ) Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. dpreview.com »
2021-02-06 18:00
Watch our review of the Sony a7S III to find out why Jordan calls it 'the best camera for run and gun videography' available today. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. dpreview.com »
2020-10-31 10:00
The Sony a7C packs a full-frame sensor and an impressive list of features into a very compact body. But what's it like to use, and how does it stack up against Sony's own a7 III? Watch our full review to find out. dpreview.com »
2020-09-18 15:00
Chris and Jordan chat about Sony's newest full-frame camera, despite not being able to get their hands on one just yet. Find out what they like and don't like about the a7C so far in this hands-on, er, hands-off preview. dpreview.com »
2020-09-15 04:00
Sony's new 12-24mm F2. 8 GM is the widest fast aperture zoom for full frame. Based on our tests it's a worthy recipient of Sony's 'GM' moniker. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. dpreview.com »
2020-07-11 10:00
Since Chris and Jordan last compared entry-level full-frame mirrorless cameras head-to-head-to-head, Nikon and Canon have offered significant updates to the Z6 and EOS R via firmware. Take a look as they revisit their previous rankings to see how these cameras now compare to the class-leader – the mighty Sony a7 III. dpreview.com »
2020-05-02 16:00
The a6100 is Sony's newest entry-level APS-C mirrorless camera. As Chris and Jordan highlight in their review, it features some useful upgrades over to the [apparently immortal] a6000. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. dpreview.com »
2019-11-16 11:00
Join Chris Niccolls and Richard Butler for another in our ongoing 'hotel room' series of shorts, straight from the mini-bar. They share their first thoughts on Sony's new a6100 and a6600 cameras as well as the new 16-55mm F2. dpreview.com »
2019-08-29 18:26
Our team is at the launch event for the new Sony a7R IV and they're ready to share their initial thoughts. Find out what excites them about this camera, and get some more nuanced insight into some key features. dpreview.com »
2019-07-17 14:00
Paul Bunyard says A9 focus fast on the huge Canon 500mm lens. Info and images here: facebook. com/groups/sonyalphacamera/ Sony A9 at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon Dpreview analyzed the A9 RAW files (note: pre-production camera!). sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-05-08 07:50
Kenji Tanaka from Sony (Photo: Rishi Sanyal from Dpreview). Dpreview published the interview they had with Sony (before the A9 launch). There is not much detail about their future plans other than these three points: Our biggest focus is to increase the market, not segment it. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-04-28 13:38
Quick note: We got new A9 FULL Kits options at BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon. Dpreview wrote a very unusual article about the cost for of switching to the Sony A9 system (with accessories and lenses). sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-04-25 17:26
Sony manager Yasuyuki Nagata got interviewed at Dpreview. Here are some key info: About Tele FE lenses: “If a lot of professional photographers [want those lenses] we will have to create them. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-04-04 17:55
Dpreview tested the new lens and compared it with the Sony 85mm GM: The Sigma beat out the Sony in nearly every category. Sharpness, vignetting, distortion and the handling of lateral CA (though not LoCA, in harsh lighting situations, wide open) all went to the Sigma. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-02-21 15:51
DPreview just posted their final full Sony A99II review: It is the SLT that should be used by any photographers that have had prior doubts about the system, as its all-round balance of features and capabilities leave the ultimate decision for many photographers up to two things: EVF vs. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-02-14 13:27
That’s the bext gear of the year according to Dpreview: Best compact camera: 2nd pace for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V (). Best consumer stills/video camera of the year: Winner is the Sony Cyber-shot RX10 III (). sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-12-28 16:59
Dpreview published the full A6500 test and the conclusion is: For the money, you get a light-weight, weather-sealed body with excellent still image quality, excellent 4K video quality, a degree of in-body stabilization and the ability to photograph high speed action with ease. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-12-15 00:50