Sony
FX3 2021
Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking
£2999
new today at Wex Photo Video
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FX3 vs FX30
Quick take: The FX30 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the FX30 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
FX3 — Professional Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking: The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video professionals.
FX30 — Video Creators & Filmmakers: 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)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
FX30 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | FX3Sony · 2021 | FX30Sony · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £1,459Best |
| Sensor | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 12.1MP | 26.1MPBest |
| 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 electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~640 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 715g (body only) | 579g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — monitor/external EVF use only | No viewfinder |
| 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 |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
FX3
FX30
Portrait
5.7/10
5.9/10
Street
4.3/10
4.4/10
Travel
5.6/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
6.1/10
Vlogging & Video
6.2/10
6.5/10
Filmmaking
9.1/10
8.2/10
Documentary
8.0/10
7.8/10
Sports & Action
5.5/10
5.9/10
Landscape
4.7/10
5.2/10
Wildlife
5.8/10
6.2/10
Casual
4.9/10
5.4/10
Food
6.7/10
7.1/10
Macro
5.5/10
5.2/10
Architecture
5.2/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
6.7/10
5.6/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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