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Sony adds Focus Breathing Compensation to FX6 with a  Firmware Update : are A1 and A7S III next?

Published: January 28, 2022

Breathing Compensation feature was implemented first in Sony's latest full frame mirrorless hybrid camera, Sony Alpha A7 IV . This function  adjusts the size of the frame electronically by applying a certain percentage of crop in order to minimize lens breathing (for the supported lenses) while changing the focus which is a very useful feature for video shooters who are not using dedicated breathing corrected cine lenses. 

Check also The List of Breathing Compansation Compatible Sony Lenses here.

 

Sony FX6 Firmware Update adds Focus Breathing Compensation as in Sony A7 IV
Sony FX6 Firmware Update adds Focus Breathing Compensation as in Sony A7 IV

 

With a recently released firmware V.2.00 for the $5999 Full-frame Cine camera, the Sony  FX6, Sony was able to add this feature to an existing camera, which means that this can potentially be added to other popular Sony mirrorless cameras such as Sony Alpha A1 and Sony Alpha A7S III, which use a very similar processor to the Sony A7 IV. A1 and A7S III are both more expensive and more video oriented cameras compared to Sony A7 IV so owners of these cameras or the potential buyers have been discussing in online forums if this feature can&will be added to their cameras and this latest news shows that it most probably possible. Now the question is, if Sony will do this or leave it to later iterations of these two cameras, I guess we will see soon.

 

Sony A7 IV First camera to feature Focus Breathing Compensation
Sony A7 IV First camera to feature Focus Breathing Compensation

My personal opinion by the way for these 3 cameras is, unless you specifically need features like 8K, 30 fps, 4K 120fps, 51MP, etc., Sony A7 IV at $2499 gives you at least 90% percent of what A1 and A7s III offers and I would go with the A7 IV without any hesitation. It is an almost excellent camera and what we are using as our main camera at Camera Decision.

 

Check Sony A7 IV Prices at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU

 

Below check the comparison table for more information.

Sony A7 IV vs Sony A1 vs Sony A7s III Specs and Feature Comparison

FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON
ModelSony Alpha A7 IVSony Alpha A1Sony Alpha A7S III
Sensor Resolution33.0 MP50.0 MP12.0 MP
Announced Date2021-10-212021-01-262020-07-21
Camera TypePro MirrorlessPro MirrorlessPro Mirrorless
Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSStacked CMOSBSI-CMOS
Sensor SizeFull frameFull frameFull frame
Sensor SensitivityISO 100 - 51200( expands to 50 - 204800)ISO 100 - 32000( expands to 50 - 102400)ISO 80 - 102400( expands to 50 - 409600)
Lens MountSony ESony ESony E
Image Stabil.Sensor-shift ( up to 5.5 stops)Sensor-shift ( up to 5.5 stops)Sensor-shift ( up to 5.5 stops)
Eye Tracking Focus
Weight659g737g699g
Dimensions129 x 97 x 81mm129 x 97 x81mm129 x 97 x 81mm
Weather Sealing
Focus Points759759759
Min AF Detecting Range-4eV-4eV-6eV
Animal Eye Tracking
Minimum Shutter30 sec30 sec30 sec
Maximum Shutter1/8000sec1/8000sec1/8000sec
Continuous Drive10.0fps10.0fps10.0fps
Max Video Reso3840 x 21607680 x 43203840 x 2160
Video fps at Max60p, 50p,48p, 30p, 25p, 24p30p,​25p, 23.98p120p, 60p, 50p,30p,25p,24p
Video FormatsMPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
High Speed Video120fps240fps240fps
Max Video Color Depth10bit10bit10bit
Storage Slot222
UHS SupportUHS-IIUHS-IIUHS-II
CFexpress SupportType AType AType A
Battery Life600530600
Battery ModelNP-FZ100NP-FZ100NP-FZ100
RAW Video
Webcam
Anti Flicker
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Wifi
Weather Sealing
Timelapse
Screen TypeFully articulatedTiltingFully articulated
LCD Size3.00"3.00"3.00"
Screen dots144000014400001228800
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeElectronicElectronicElectronic
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%100%
Viewfinder Magnification0.78x0.9x0.9x
Viewfinder Resolution3,690,0009,440,0009,440,000
NFC
Selfie Friendly Screen
High Resolution Mode
AF Joystick
Bluetooth
Full-size HDMI Port
Gyro data Stabilization
PriceAmazon, B&H PhotoAmazon, B&H PhotoAmazon, B&H Photo

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Further Reading:
Sony A7 IV Review
Sony A1 Review
Compare Sony A7 IV vs Sony A1

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