FX3vs Sony FX30

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Sony FX3 Sony FX3 (2021) From £3799 Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking View FX3
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Sony Sony FX30 Sony Sony FX30 (2022) From £1799 Best for Video creators & filmmakers View Sony FX30

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.

↓ Full specifications below

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
Genre FX3Sony FX30
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Portrait
7.0
7.0
Low Light
9.0
Street
4.0
Wedding
7.0
Travel
4.0
7.0
Documentary
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Sports & Action
7.0
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