FX3vs ZV-E10
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FX3 (2021)
Starting from £3799 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking
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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.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.
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
ZV-E10 (2021)
- Vloggers and content creators wanting interchangeable lenses on a budget
- Beginners moving up from a smartphone who want a proper camera for video
- YouTubers who need a lightweight APS-C camera with a flip screen
- ZV-1 owners who want the flexibility of swappable lenses
Quick take: The zv-e10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable; only the fx3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | FX3 (2021) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,799 | £399 |
| Sensor | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 12.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~640 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 715g body only (with XLR handle) | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None — monitor/external EVF use only | None |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) | Sony E-mount |
| 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, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | FX3 | ZV-E10 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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