Sony FX3 vs FX30: Which to Rent in Toronto

Sony FX3 vs FX30: which should you rent?

Rent the Sony FX3 when you want full-frame framing. Rent the Sony FX30 when Super 35 framing suits your lenses and a lighter body helps: 562 g against 640 g, body only. Its 4K 120 fps mode adds a 1.6x crop.

Both use Sony E-mount and have 5-axis in-body stabilization. They share XAVC S-I, XAVC HS and XAVC S codec families; neither has built-in ND.

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FX3 full frame vs FX30 Super 35

With the same lens and camera position, the FX30's Super 35 sensor frames about 1.5 times tighter than the FX3's full-frame sensor. A 24 mm lens on the FX30 shows roughly what a 36 mm lens shows on the FX3, before any extra recording-mode crop.

Sony FX3 Full Frame Cinema Camera

Full-frame sensor: 35.6 x 23.8 mm. Choose it when full-frame framing is part of your lens plan.

640 g body only, with 5-axis in-body stabilization.

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Sony FX30 S35 Digital Cinema Camera

APS-C (Super 35) sensor: 23.3 x 15.5 mm. Choose it when Super 35 framing suits your lenses.

562 g body only. Its 4K 120 fps mode adds a 1.6x crop.

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Compare recording and handling details

These are body specifications, not a rental packing list.

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Sony FX3 vs FX30 specs compared
Spec	Sony FX3	Sony FX30
Sensor dimensions and format	35.6 x 23.8 mm, full frame.	23.3 x 15.5 mm, APS-C (Super 35).
UHD recording	UHD 4K, 3840 x 2160.	UHD 4K, 3840 x 2160.
High-frame-rate recording	4K up to 120 fps.	4K up to 120 fps with a 1.6x crop; up to 60 fps with full pixel readout.
Lens mount	Sony E-mount.	Sony E-mount.
Built-in ND	No.	No.
Body-only weight	640 g	562 g
In-body stabilization	5-axis sensor-shift.	5-axis sensor-shift.
Recording media slots	Dual slots: CFexpress Type A / SDXC.	Dual slots: CFexpress Type A / SDXC.
Internal codec families	XAVC S-I, XAVC HS, XAVC S.	XAVC S-I, XAVC HS, XAVC S.
Profiles for matching footage	S-Log3, S-Cinetone.	S-Log3, S-Cinetone.
Audio provision	3.5 mm input; detachable XLR handle described in the specifications.	3.5 mm input; Multi Interface Shoe with optional XLR handle in the specifications.

When to rent the Sony FX3

Choose the FX3 when full-frame framing is part of the shot. Its wider sensor gives a wider view than the FX30 with the same lens and camera position, before extra recording-mode crops. That makes it the choice here when your lens plan depends on the full-frame view.

Book the Sony FX3 if full-frame framing is your priority.

When to rent the Sony FX30

Choose the FX30 for Super 35 framing and the lighter body: 562 g against the FX3's 640 g, body only. At 4K 120 fps, allow for its additional 1.6x crop; up to 60 fps uses full pixel readout.

Book the Sony FX30 if Super 35 framing suits your lenses and lower body weight helps.

FX30 slow motion in a small room

At 4K 120 fps, the FX30 adds a 1.6x crop on top of its Super 35 framing. In a small room, go wider with your lens or drop to 60 fps for full pixel readout. That is the practical choice when there is no room to move the camera farther back.

Choose for your production

A controlled Toronto interview

Choose the Sony FX30 rental for an interview framed around Super 35 lenses. Choose the Sony FX3 when your lens plan calls for the wider full-frame view from the same camera position.

Slow motion in a tight music-video location

Choose a wider lens for the FX30's additional 1.6x crop at 4K 120 fps. If the room still feels too tight, use 60 fps with full pixel readout.

A moving social-content sequence

Choose the FX30 when lower body weight matters: 562 g against the FX3's 640 g, body only. Both have 5-axis in-body stabilization.

Mixed-camera interview or narrative coverage

Both the FX3 and FX30 record S-Log3 and S-Cinetone. Set the same profile on both and record a chart together to guide the edit.

Lenses, audio and media

Lenses: both bodies use Sony E-mount. Browse Sony E-mount lenses.
Audio and packing list: confirm the handle and media included with your rental.
Recording media: both bodies have dual CFexpress Type A / SDXC slots. Card requirements depend on the recording settings.
Filtration: neither body has built-in ND. Plan external filtration for exteriors.

Questions before you book

What sensor format does each camera use?

The FX3 uses a 35.6 x 23.8 mm full-frame sensor. The FX30 uses a 23.3 x 15.5 mm APS-C (Super 35) sensor.

Can I use the same Sony E-mount lens on both?

Both bodies use Sony E-mount. Lens coverage and framing still depend on the lens and recording mode.

What changes in the FX30 high-frame-rate mode?

At 4K 120 fps, the FX30 adds a 1.6x crop. Up to 60 fps uses full pixel readout. Use a wider lens or the lower frame rate when space is tight.

Does either camera have built-in ND?

No. Neither the FX3 nor the FX30 has built-in ND. Use external filtration when you need it.

Do both cameras have in-body stabilization?

Yes. Both have 5-axis sensor-shift stabilization.

Can the cameras match in the edit?

Both offer S-Log3 and S-Cinetone as shared starting points for matching footage. Use the same profile and a shared chart reference to guide the grade.

Sources and testing

We built this from the published specs, not a side-by-side test. Specifications come from published retailer and manufacturer listings, recorded in our product reference.

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Book your Sony camera in Toronto

Book the Sony FX3 if full-frame framing leads your choice. Book the Sony FX30 if Super 35 framing and lower body weight suit the job.

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