Sony FX3
vs Sony FX6
Both builds use the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II so you can pin one and flip the body in the simulator.
| Sony FX3 | Sony FX6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor size | 35.6 × 23.8 mm | 35.6 × 18.8 mm |
| Crop factor | 1.01× | 1.07× |
| Sensor class | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Native mount | E | E |
| Aspect modes | 3:2 · 16:9 | 17:9 · 16:9 |
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
Because the FX3 has the larger sensor, the same focal length reads wider on it. Here's the full-frame-equivalent and horizontal field of view for each at common focal lengths.
| Lens focal | FX3 (1.01×) | FX6 (1.07×) |
|---|---|---|
| 16mm | 16mm · 96.1° | 17mm · 96.1° |
| 24mm | 24mm · 73.1° | 26mm · 73.1° |
| 35mm | 35mm · 53.9° | 37mm · 53.9° |
| 50mm | 51mm · 39.2° | 54mm · 39.2° |
| 85mm | 86mm · 23.7° | 91mm · 23.7° |
What's the crop-factor difference between the FX3 and the FX6?
The FX3 is 1.01× and the FX6 is 1.07×. The FX3 is wider — with the same lens it captures roughly 6% more horizontal field of view than the FX6.
Do the FX3 and FX6 use the same lenses?
Yes — both are E mount, so any lens (or adapter) works identically on either.
Which is wider, the FX3 or the FX6?
The FX3. Its larger sensor (1.01× vs 1.07×) sees a wider field of view from any given focal length.