Sony FX3 FX3 2021

Sony FX3 FX3 2021

Sony
32 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021

Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021

Nikon
100 Overall Score

Scores

Beginner
Sony
30
Nikon
96
Video
Sony
42
Nikon
95
Wedding Events
Sony
30
Nikon
95
Sports Wildlife
Sony
36
Nikon
94
Photography
Sony
19
Nikon
91
Youtube
Sony
28
Nikon
90
Product Photography
Sony
16
Nikon
88
Travel
Sony
19
Nikon
82
Streaming
Sony
27
Nikon
76
Vlogging
Sony
17
Nikon
76

Specifications

Sony FX3 FX3Nikon Z Z9
Sensor
TypeCMOSStacked CMOS
Sizefull-framefull-frame
Megapixels10.199999809265137 MP45.70000076293945 MP★
ISO Range—64★
ProcessorBIONZ XREXPEED 7
Autofocus
AF PointsNo data
493
AF Type—Phase Detection: 493
Eye AF—✓★
Animal AF—✓★
Subject Detection—✓★
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)120 fps★30 fps
Burst (Electronic)—120 fps★
Max Shutter—1/32000
Electronic Shutter—✓★
Video
Max Resolution4K8K★
4K FPS120 fps120 fps
1080p FPS—100 fps★
10-bit✓✓
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video✓✓
Codec—ProRes 422 HQ, H.265
Display & EVF
Screen Size—3.2"★
Touchscreen—✓★
Articulating—✓★
EVF Resolution—3.7M dots★
Build
Weather Sealed—✓★
Weight3.77 kg1.16 kg★
Battery Life—700 shots★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi—✓★
Bluetooth—✓★
USBUSB-CUSB-C
HDMI—HDMI Output
Hot Shoe—✓★

Pros & Cons

Sony FX3 FX3 2021

  • Strong burst (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong video (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average sensor (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average display (30th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (32nd percentile)

Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021

  • Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile

Pricing

Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021 is $2,606 cheaper (1.6x less).

Sony FX3 FX3 20210.005score per dollar
vs
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.024score per dollar

Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021 offers 4.8x better value for money

Sony FX3 FX3 2021

Amazon
$6,746

Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021

B&H Photo
used$3,750
Newegg
$4,140
Amazon
$4,370
Amazon
renewed$4,370
Adorama
$5,197

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon Z Z9

Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 20 of 33 specs.

Nikon Z Z9 Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography

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