Sony FX30vs ZV-E1
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
Who should buy what
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
ZV-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The sony fx30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the sony fx30 is the most affordable; only the sony fx30 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sony FX30 (2022) | ZV-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,799 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Active IBIS | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 20fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 579g body only | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sony FX30 | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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