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Sony FX3A
5 stories tracked since 21 July 2026 — latest 23 Aug 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.
21 July 2026 · Camera Rumour
Sony FX Camera Rumoured for July 22 Announcement
Sony is rumoured to announce a new FX-series cinema camera on July 22nd, per PhotoRumors. The unconfirmed specs include a 16.6MP full-frame stacked CMOS, triple base ISO at 800/4000/12800, approximately 16 stops of dynamic range, internal 16-bit RAW recording in X-OCN LT format, IBIS, dual card slots (CFexpress Type A + SD), and a 3.5-inch articulating touchscreen. Body-only pricing is reported at over €5,000. The model name is unconfirmed — FX4 and FX5 are both in circulation.
23 July 2026 · Camera News
Sony FX5 Announced: Full-Frame 5K, Internal X-OCN RAW, 4K 240p
Sony's FX5 is a new full-frame Cinema Line body with a 16.6MP stacked sensor, 5K open gate, internal 16-bit X-OCN RAW, three base ISOs, and 4K up to 240fps. It slots between the FX3 and FX6 and pairs the new BIONZ XR2 processor with a stacked readout architecture the FX3 never had.
25 July 2026 · Camera Comparison
Sony FX5 vs FX3A: Side-by-Side Comparison
A head-to-head comparison of the Sony FX5 and FX3A has landed at PhotoRumors, covering where the two cinema cameras differ across the FX line. The FX5 was announced recently, so this is early comparative territory with the FX3A.
29 July 2026 · Industry News
Sony FX5 Pre-Orders Already Outstripping Supply
Sony Japan has posted an official notice flagging delivery delays on the FX5 professional camcorder. Pre-orders opened 28 July 2026 and volume came in well above Sony's internal forecast. If you've already ordered, expect a wait; if you haven't, stock is tight from the start.
23 Aug 2026 · Industry News
Sony Cinema Line cameras up 12-19% in Japan from September
Sony Japan has confirmed price hikes across its Cinema Line, effective September 1, 2026. The FX3A body goes from ¥581,900 to ¥693,000 (up 19.1%), the FX6 body from ¥935,000 to ¥1,045,000 (up 11.8%), the FR7 PTZ from ¥1,430,000 to ¥1,622,500 (up 13.5%), and the FX30 body from ¥297,000 to ¥319,000 (up 7.4%). Sony cites rising raw material, manufacturing, and logistics costs. No Australian pricing announced yet, but Japan moves often flow through to other markets.