A7R IVvs Sony FX30
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
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
A7R IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
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 a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp; the sony fx30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7R IV (2019) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 670 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 665g (body only) | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7R IV | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — |
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