A7C IIvs FX3
VS
Sony
FX3 (2021)
Starting from £3799 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Professional Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking — FX3 (2021): The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video professionals.
Who should buy what
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
FX3 (2021)
- Professional videographers and filmmakers who need cinema-quality colour science in a compact body
- Documentary and run-and-gun shooters who need 4K/120p and built-in XLR audio
- Sony A7S III owners who want a purpose-built video body alongside their stills camera
- Gimbal and drone operators who need a compact full-frame cinema camera
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the a7c ii is the most affordable; only the fx3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7C II (2023) | FX3 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £3,799 |
| Sensor | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) |
| Resolution | 33.0MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~640 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 514g body only | 715g body only (with XLR handle) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None — monitor/external EVF use only |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, XLR via handle, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7C II | FX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Travel | — |
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