A7CRvs Sony FX30
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A7CR (2023)
Starting from £3099 new
Best for Travel, landscape & portrait photography with minimal kit
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel, Landscape & Portrait Photography With Minimal Kit — A7CR (2023): The world's smallest 61MP full-frame camera — A7R V quality in a pocketable A7C 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
A7CR (2023)
- Landscape photographers who want 61MP resolution without carrying a large body
- Travel photographers who need professional image quality in the smallest possible package
- Portrait shooters who want A7R V sensor quality with the ease of the A7C form factor
- A7C owners ready for a major resolution upgrade without changing bodies
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 a7cr has the highest resolution at 61mp; the sony fx30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7CR (2023) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,099 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 61.0MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit, 1080p/120p — S-Log3, S-Cinetone | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | AI subject recognition — phase-detect with human, animal, bird detection | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 15fps 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.70× 2.36M-dot | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.03M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount (full-frame) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7CR | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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