A7S IIvs Sony FX30

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Sony A7S II Sony A7S II (2015) Starting from £799 new Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking View A7S II
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Sony Sony FX30 Sony Sony FX30 (2022) Starting from £1799 new Best for Video creators & filmmakers View Sony FX30

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Low-Light Video, Documentary & Available-Light Filmmaking — A7S II (2015): A landmark in mirrorless history — the first Sony with IBIS and internal 4K, its low-light video capability still impresses today at a used-market price.

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.

↓ Full specifications below

A7S II (2015)

  • Filmmakers and videographers who want legendary low-light performance at a used-price discount
  • Documentary shooters working in unpredictable available light conditions
  • A7S III shooters who want a second Sony FE body for backup or B-camera use
  • Budget-conscious video producers who want full-frame 4K with S-Log at an accessible price

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 sony fx30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a7s ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification A7S II (2015)Sony FX30 (2022)
Price £799 £1,799
Sensor 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS
Resolution 12.1MP 26.1MP
Video 4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p
Autofocus 169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS) 5-axis Active IBIS
Burst Rate 5fps continuous 20fps electronic
Battery Life ~370 shots (CIPA) 740 shots (CIPA)
Weight 584g body only 579g body only
Dimensions 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification None (EVF optional via XLR handle)
Screen 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) Sony FE (E-mount)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-I slots Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre A7S IISony FX30
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Low Light
9.0
Wedding
7.0
Portrait
7.0
7.0
Street
4.0
Sports
4.0
Documentary
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Sports & Action
7.0
Travel
7.0
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