A6100vs Sony FX30
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
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
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
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 a6100 is the most affordable; only the sony fx30 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6100 (2019) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | APS-C Exmor CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 396g (body only) | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6100 | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — |
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