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FX30 vs ZV-E1
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?
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.
ZV-E1 — Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers: Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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
ZV-E1 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | FX30Sony · 2022 | ZV-E1Sony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,459Best | £1,779 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 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 electronicBest | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA)Best | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 579g (body only) | 483g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | 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 SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
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
ZV-E1
Portrait
5.9/10
7.0/10
Street
4.4/10
6.9/10
Travel
5.7/10
6.7/10
Wedding & Events
6.1/10
6.4/10
Vlogging & Video
6.3/10
7.0/10
Filmmaking
8.2/10
8.0/10
Documentary
7.8/10
8.2/10
Sports & Action
5.9/10
6.4/10
Landscape
5.2/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
6.2/10
7.1/10
Casual
5.4/10
5.9/10
Food
7.1/10
7.1/10
Macro
5.2/10
6.7/10
Architecture
6.0/10
5.4/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
7.2/10
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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