A7C IIvs Sony FX30
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
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 a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the a7c ii is the most affordable; only the sony fx30 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7C II (2023) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 33.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 514g body only | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7C II | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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