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FX30 vs Sony FX5
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
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
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
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 | FX30Sony · 2022 | Sony FX5Sony · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £599Best | £4,699 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS | 16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 16.6MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p | 5K/60p open-gate, 4K/120p, internal RAW/X-OCN, 10-bit Log, triple base ISO |
| Autofocus | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect | AI-powered hybrid phase-detect AF (759 points) with subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Active IBIS | IBIS with Dynamic Active Mode |
| Burst Rate | 20fps electronicBest | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA)Best | ~105 min actual recording, ~170 min continuous (LCD) |
| Weight | 579g (body only)Best | 734g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | Optional detachable EVF (DVF-EL1), OLED |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen (4-axis arm) |
| Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | CFexpress Type A + SDXC (dual) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, full-size HDMI, 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
FX30
Sony FX5
Portrait
5.9/10
6.9/10
Street
4.4/10
5.3/10
Travel
5.9/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
6.1/10
7.0/10
Vlogging & Video
6.4/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
8.2/10
8.7/10
Documentary
7.8/10
8.3/10
Sports & Action
5.9/10
6.8/10
Landscape
5.2/10
5.1/10
Wildlife
6.2/10
6.8/10
Casual
5.2/10
5.1/10
Food
7.1/10
7.4/10
Macro
5.2/10
5.2/10
Architecture
6.0/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
6.7/10
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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