FX3vs Sony RX100 VII
Sony
FX3 (2021)
Starting from £3799 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking
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VS
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
Who should buy what
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The sony rx100 vii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the sony rx100 vii is the most affordable; only the fx3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | FX3 (2021) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,799 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 12.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~640 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 715g body only (with XLR handle) | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None — monitor/external EVF use only | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, XLR via handle, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | FX3 | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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