A6300vs Sony FX30
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel, Street, Wildlife & 4k Video — A6300 (2016): The camera that proved Sony APS-C was serious — world's fastest AF at launch, uncropped 4K, and 11fps in a compact weather-sealed 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
A6300 (2016)
- Travel and street photographers who want compact weather-sealed performance
- Wildlife photographers who need fast phase-detect AF in a lightweight body
- Content creators who want uncropped 4K in a compact E-mount body
- Sony E-mount users looking for an affordable used body with excellent image quality
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 a6300 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6300 (2016) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (full pixel readout, no crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | 425 phase-detect + 169 contrast-detect AF points — world's fastest at launch (0.05s) | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 361g (with battery and card) | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 120.0 × 66.9 × 48.8mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M 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 | A6300 | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| 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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