Sony a7 V vs Sony FX3

Key Differences

  • Sony a7 V has a better effective resolution (33 MP vs 12.1 MP).
  • Sony FX3 has a better low light af (-6 EV vs -4 EV).
  • Sony a7 V has a better lcd resolution (2.10M dots vs 1.44M dots).
  • Sony a7 V has a better price (msrp) ($2,898 vs $3,899).
  • Sony a7 V has a better battery life (lcd) (750 shots vs 600 shots).
Product
Sony a7 V
Sony
$2,898
Sony FX3
Sony
$3,899
Imaging
Sensor TypeCMOSBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameFull-Frame
Effective Resolution33 MP12.1 MP
Max Image Size4K4K
Lens MountSony ESony E
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)100 โ€“ 5120080 โ€“ 102400
ISO Range (Extended)50 โ€“ 20480040 โ€“ 409600
Mechanical Shutter1/8000โˆ’
Electronic Shutter1/160001/8000
Flash Sync Speed1/2501/250
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting30 fpsโˆ’
Buffer (RAW)95 shotsโˆ’
Video Capture
Max Resolution4K4K
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 120pUp to 120p
1080p RecordingUp to 240pUp to 240p
10-bit InternalYesYes
Recording LimitNo limitNo limit
Log ProfilesS-Log3 / HLG / S-CinetoneS-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone
Built-in MicStereoStereo (XLR via top handle)
Headphone JackYesYes
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)Full-size (Type A)
Focus
Phase Detect Points759759
Contrast Detect Points425โˆ’
Low Light AF-4 EV-6 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFYesNo
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDโˆ’
EVF Resolution3.69M dotsโˆ’
EVF Magnification0.78xโˆ’
Monitor
LCD Size3.2"3"
LCD Resolution2.10M dots1.44M dots
LCD Type4-Axis TiltingVari-Angle
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5.3v5
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$2,898$3,899
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions130.3ร—96.4ร—82.4 mm129.7ร—77.8ร—84.5 mm
Weight695g (1.53 lb)715g (1.58 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)630 shotsโˆ’
Battery Life (LCD)750 shots600 shots
Battery TypeNP-FZ100NP-FZ100