A6000vs Sony FX30
Sony
A6000 (2014)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Entry-level mirrorless & budget E-mount
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount — A6000 (2014): The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
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
A6000 (2014)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
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 sony fx30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a6000 is the most affordable; only the sony fx30 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6000 (2014) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 344g (with battery and card) | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6000 | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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