A7 IIvs Sony FX30
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact 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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
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 a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7 II (2014) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p 60fps | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7 II | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — |
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