Sony FX3 vs Sony ZV-E1

Key Differences

  • Sony FX3 has a better 4k recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
  • Sony FX3 has a better 1080p recording (Up to 240p vs Up to 120p).
  • Sony ZV-E1 has a better price (msrp) ($2,199 vs $3,899).
  • Sony ZV-E1 has a better weight (483g (1.06 lb) vs 715g (1.58 lb)).
  • Sony ZV-E1 has a better battery life (lcd) (620 shots vs 600 shots).
Product
Sony FX3
Sony
$3,899
Sony ZV-E1
Sony
$2,199
Imaging
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameFull-Frame
Effective Resolution12.1 MP12.1 MP
Max Image Size4K4K
Lens MountSony ESony E
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)80 โ€“ 10240080 โ€“ 102400
ISO Range (Extended)40 โ€“ 40960040 โ€“ 409600
Mechanical Shutterโˆ’โˆ’
Electronic Shutter1/80001/8000
Flash Sync Speed1/2501/250
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shootingโˆ’โˆ’
Buffer (RAW)โˆ’โˆ’
Video Capture
Max Resolution4K4K
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 120pUp to 60p
1080p RecordingUp to 240pUp to 120p
10-bit InternalYesYes
Recording LimitNo limitNo limit
Log ProfilesS-Log3 / HLG / S-CinetoneS-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone
Built-in MicStereo (XLR via top handle)Stereo
Headphone JackYesNo
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)Micro (Type D)
Focus
Phase Detect Points759759
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AF-6 EV-6 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFNoNo
Viewfinder
EVF Typeโˆ’โˆ’
EVF Resolutionโˆ’โˆ’
EVF Magnificationโˆ’โˆ’
Monitor
LCD Size3"3"
LCD Resolution1.44M dots1.44M dots
LCD TypeVari-AngleVari-Angle
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5v5
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$3,899$2,199
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions129.7ร—77.8ร—84.5 mm121.4ร—71.9ร—54.3 mm
Weight715g (1.58 lb)483g (1.06 lb)
Weather SealedYesNo
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)โˆ’โˆ’
Battery Life (LCD)600 shots620 shots
Battery TypeNP-FZ100NP-FZ100