Sony
FX3 2021
Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking
£2999
new today at Wex Photo Video
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FX3 vs ZV-E10 II
Quick take: The ZV-E10 II has the highest resolution at 26MP; the ZV-E10 II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
FX3 — Professional Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking: The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video professionals.
ZV-E10 II — Youtube & Content Creation: Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
Who should buy what
FX3 (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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 II (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Content creators who want improved AF and 4K/60p over the ZV-E10
- Vloggers who need subject tracking and a flip screen on a tight budget
- ZV-E10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade in autofocus performance
- Beginners who want the best value Sony APS-C vlogging camera available
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | FX3Sony · 2021 | ZV-E10 IISony · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £824Best |
| Sensor | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 12.1MP | 26.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Cinetone, 10-bit, S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~640 shots (CIPA)Best | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 715g (body only) | 293g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — monitor/external EVF use only | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle 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, headphone jack |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
FX3
ZV-E10 II
Portrait
5.7/10
6.8/10
Street
4.3/10
7.0/10
Travel
5.5/10
6.9/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
6.1/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
7.1/10
Filmmaking
9.1/10
6.1/10
Documentary
8.0/10
7.5/10
Sports & Action
5.5/10
6.6/10
Landscape
4.7/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
5.8/10
7.2/10
Casual
4.9/10
6.4/10
Food
6.7/10
6.9/10
Macro
5.5/10
5.7/10
Architecture
5.2/10
5.9/10
Astrophotography
6.7/10
5.7/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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