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Canon EOS R6 V vs FX30
Quick take: The Canon EOS R6 V has the highest resolution at 32MP; the FX30 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
FX30 — Video Creators & Filmmakers: The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
Who should buy what
FX30 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Filmmakers and video creators who want a dedicated cinema-style APS-C body
- Content creators who need S-Cinetone and S-Log3 in a compact form factor
- A6700 owners who want cinema-style ergonomics and a full-size HDMI port
- Video professionals who want Sony's colour science without full-frame pricing
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R6 VCanon · 2026 | FX30Sony · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,399 | £599Best |
| Sensor | 32.5MP full-frame CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MPBest | 26.1MP |
| Video | 7K internal RAW (CFexpress), oversampled 4K/60p, non-oversampled 4K/120p, 10-bit | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 40fpsBest | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA, LCD — no viewfinder) | 740 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 688g (with battery and card) | 579g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | No viewfinder |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Canon EOS R6 V
FX30
Portrait
6.7/10
5.9/10
Street
4.8/10
4.4/10
Travel
6.2/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
6.9/10
6.1/10
Vlogging & Video
6.3/10
6.4/10
Filmmaking
8.2/10
8.2/10
Documentary
8.2/10
7.8/10
Sports & Action
6.5/10
5.9/10
Landscape
5.9/10
5.2/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
6.2/10
Casual
5.5/10
5.2/10
Food
8.0/10
7.1/10
Macro
7.3/10
5.2/10
Architecture
6.9/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
5.7/10
5.6/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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