X100Vvs Sony FX30
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel, Everyday — X100V (2020): The camera that made fixed-lens popular again. Still one of the best walking-around cameras ever made.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): 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
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
Sony FX30 (2022)
- 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
Quick take: The x100v is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100V (2020) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 478g | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100V | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — |
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