Upgrade Guide

Sony Sony FX30→Sony A1

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Sony

Sony FX30

£1799

2022

→

Upgrade to

Sony

£5999 (+£4,200)

2021

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Sony FX30. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the A1

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Sony FX30	A1
Price	£1,799	£5,999
Released	2022	2021	↓
Sensor	26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS	50.1MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS
Resolution	26MP	50MP	↑
Video	4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p	8K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus	Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect	Real-time Tracking, AI subject recognition — 759 phase-detect points
Stabilisation	5-axis Active IBIS	IBIS — up to 5.5 stops
Burst Rate	20fps electronic	30fps electronic with full AF/AE	↑
Battery Life	740 shots (CIPA)	~430 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	579g body only	737g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	None (EVF optional via XLR handle)	EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification, 240fps
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" fully tilting touchscreen
Mount	Sony FE (E-mount)	Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II	Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II

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