Upgrade Guide
Sony A7C II→Sony Sony FX30
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The Sony FX30 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most A7C II owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the Sony FX30
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate20fps electronic vs 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
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Battery life740 shots (CIPA) vs ~530 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution26MP (down from 33MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7C II | Sony FX30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Travel | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | A7C II | Sony FX30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,799 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS | |
| Resolution | 33MP | 26MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p | |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | 5-axis Active IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 20fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 514g body only | 579g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE (E-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
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