Sony A9 IIIvs Sony FX30
Sony
Sony A9 III (2023)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & action professionals
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports & Action Professionals — Sony A9 III (2023): A paradigm-shifting camera — the global shutter eliminates every rolling shutter limitation that has constrained action photography for years.
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
Sony A9 III (2023)
- Professional sports photographers who need zero blackout and 120fps burst
- Wildlife photographers who demand the most advanced Sony AF available
- Photojournalists who need flash sync at any shutter speed
- A9 II owners upgrading to the world's first full-frame global shutter
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 sony fx30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sony A9 III (2023) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter) | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.6MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 120fps blackout-free electronic | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 530 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 703g body only | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sony A9 III | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Documentary | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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