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S1R II vs FX30
Quick take: The S1R II has the highest resolution at 44MP; 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 | S1R IILumix · 2025 | FX30Sony · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,699 | £599Best |
| Sensor | 44.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 44.3MPBest | 26.1MP |
| Video | 8K/30p (first for Lumix), 4K/120p (1.1x crop), 10-bit | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF (779 points) with AI subject detection | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronicBest | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA, LCD) | 740 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 820g (with battery and card) | 579g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots | No viewfinder |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | L-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD (UHS-II) | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, full-size 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
S1R II
FX30
Portrait
8.8/10
5.9/10
Street
6.3/10
4.4/10
Travel
6.2/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
8.4/10
6.1/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
6.4/10
Filmmaking
7.7/10
8.2/10
Documentary
7.9/10
7.8/10
Sports & Action
8.3/10
5.9/10
Landscape
7.7/10
5.2/10
Wildlife
8.3/10
6.2/10
Casual
5.2/10
5.2/10
Food
8.3/10
7.1/10
Macro
8.8/10
5.2/10
Architecture
8.1/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
7.1/10
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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