Upgrade Guide

Sony FX3→Sony A5000

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Sony

FX3

£2,999

2021

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A5000

£78 used (-£2,921)

2014

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the FX3. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the A5000

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	FX3	A5000
Price	£2,999	£78 used
Released	2021	2014	↓
Sensor	12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III)	20.1MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	12MP	20MP	↑
Video	4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone	Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4
Autofocus	Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal)	25-point contrast AF with face detection
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS — 5 stops	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic	3.5fps	↓
Battery Life	~640 shots (CIPA)	~420 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	715g (body only)	269g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	None — monitor/external EVF use only	None (rear screen only)
Screen	3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating	3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots
Mount	Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)	Sony E-mount
Memory Cards	Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots	Single SD slot

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