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A7 V vs FX30
Quick take: The A7 V has the highest resolution at 33MP; the FX30 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A7 V — Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video: The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
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
A7 V (2025)
is the right camera for you if…
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
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 | A7 VSony · 2025 | FX30Sony · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,399 | £1,459Best |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 33.0MPBest | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | 760 shots (CIPA)Best | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 514g (body only)Best | 579g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Slot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | 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
A7 V
FX30
Portrait
8.9/10
5.9/10
Street
6.9/10
4.4/10
Travel
6.7/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
9.0/10
6.1/10
Vlogging & Video
6.6/10
6.3/10
Filmmaking
8.1/10
8.2/10
Documentary
8.5/10
7.8/10
Sports & Action
9.2/10
5.9/10
Landscape
7.1/10
5.2/10
Wildlife
9.1/10
6.2/10
Casual
5.6/10
5.4/10
Food
8.2/10
7.1/10
Macro
7.9/10
5.2/10
Architecture
7.2/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
7.8/10
5.6/10
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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