Upgrade Guide
Sony A7 II→Sony Sony FX30
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the A7 II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Sony FX30
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Burst rate20fps electronic vs 5fps
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Battery life740 shots (CIPA) vs 350 shots (CIPA)
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Generation8 years newer (2022 vs 2014)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (26MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7 II | Sony FX30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +4.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.0 | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | A7 II | Sony FX30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,799 | |
| Released | 2014 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p 60fps | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p | |
| Autofocus | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | 5-axis Active IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 20fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 579g body only | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
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