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A7R II vs FX30
Quick take: The A7R II has the highest resolution at 42MP; the A7R II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A7R II — Portrait, Landscape & Studio Photography: The A7R II transformed the A7R series — adding IBIS, 4K video, BSI sensor tech, and phase-detect AF in one generation. A landmark Sony camera.
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
A7R II (2015)
is the right camera for you if…
- Landscape and architecture photographers who want 42MP with IBIS for handheld shooting
- Portrait and studio photographers who need high resolution with improved AF reliability
- Sony FE system users who want a capable high-resolution body at a used price
- A7R I owners who need the stabilisation, 4K, and improved AF the original lacked
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 | A7R IISony · 2015 | FX30Sony · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £420 usedBest | £1,599 |
| Sensor | 42.4MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 42.4MPBest | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (S35 or full-frame), 1080p/120p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | 399 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points, face detection | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 4.5 stops (first A7R with IBIS) | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 20fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~290 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 625g (with battery and card) | 579g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame 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 |
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
A7R II
FX30
Portrait
7.1/10
5.9/10
Street
5.8/10
4.4/10
Travel
5.6/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
5.5/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
5.9/10
7.7/10
Documentary
6.1/10
7.6/10
Sports & Action
5.8/10
5.9/10
Landscape
6.4/10
5.2/10
Wildlife
6.7/10
6.2/10
Casual
3.9/10
5.3/10
Food
6.4/10
7.1/10
Macro
5.8/10
5.2/10
Architecture
6.4/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
6.0/10
5.6/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.1/10
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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