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120N vs FX30
Quick take: The 120N is the most affordable; only the FX30 is weather sealed.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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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 | 120NHolga | FX30Sony · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £17 usedBest | £1,599 |
| Sensor | — | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 26.1MP |
| Video | — | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | — | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | — | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | — | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | — | 579g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | — | No viewfinder |
| Screen | — | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | — | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | — | 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
120N
FX30
Fun & simple
5.8/10
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Portrait
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5.9/10
Street
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4.4/10
Travel
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5.7/10
Wedding & Events
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6.1/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.1/10
Filmmaking
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7.7/10
Documentary
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7.6/10
Sports & Action
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5.9/10
Landscape
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5.2/10
Wildlife
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6.2/10
Casual
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5.3/10
Food
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7.1/10
Macro
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5.2/10
Architecture
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6.0/10
Astrophotography
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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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