Upgrade Guide
Sony A7 III→Sony Sony FX30
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the A7 III. 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 10fps with AF/AE tracking
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Generation4 years newer (2022 vs 2018)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (26MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7 III | Sony FX30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | -2.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Video | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | A7 III | Sony FX30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £1,799 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p (6K oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops | 5-axis Active IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps with AF/AE tracking | 20fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~710 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 565g (body, battery, card) | 579g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD (UHS-II slot 1, UHS-I slot 2) | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
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