FX3vs Sony FX30
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Which should you buy?
Professional Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking — FX3 (2021): The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video professionals.
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
FX3 (2021)
- Professional videographers and filmmakers who need cinema-quality colour science in a compact body
- Documentary and run-and-gun shooters who need 4K/120p and built-in XLR audio
- Sony A7S III owners who want a purpose-built video body alongside their stills camera
- Gimbal and drone operators who need a compact full-frame cinema camera
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 | FX3 (2021) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,799 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 12.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~640 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 715g body only (with XLR handle) | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — monitor/external EVF use only | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, XLR via handle, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | FX3 | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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