A1 IIvs Sony FX30
Sony
A1 II (2025)
Starting from £6500 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Sports, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work — A1 II (2025): The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.
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
A1 II (2025)
- Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
- Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
- Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
- Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best
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 a1 ii has the highest resolution at 50mp; the sony fx30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A1 II (2025) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,500 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/240p super slow-motion | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS) | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanical | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 743g body only | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount (full-frame) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A1 II | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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