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A5000 vs FX30
Quick take: The FX30 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the A5000 is the most affordable; only the FX30 is weather sealed.
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 | A5000Sony · 2014 | FX30Sony · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £78 usedBest | £1,599 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 26.1MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | 25-point contrast AF with face detection | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 3.5fps | 20fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~420 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 269g (with battery)Best | 579g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (rear screen only) | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC | 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
A5000
FX30
Portrait
4.3/10
5.9/10
Street
6.5/10
4.4/10
Travel
6.1/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
2.6/10
6.1/10
Documentary
3.5/10
7.8/10
Sports & Action
3.1/10
5.9/10
Landscape
4.7/10
5.2/10
Wildlife
4.2/10
6.2/10
Casual
4.2/10
5.3/10
Food
5.2/10
7.1/10
Macro
4.7/10
5.2/10
Architecture
4.8/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
5.6/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.3/10
Filmmaking
—
8.2/10
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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