Upgrade Guide

Sony FX30→Sony A5000

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

You own

Sony

FX30

£1,599

2022

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A5000

£78 used (-£1,521)

2014

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Skip it

The A5000 offers little measurable spec improvement over the FX30. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	FX30	A5000
Price	£1,599	£78 used
Released	2022	2014	↓
Sensor	26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS	20.1MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	26MP	20MP	↓
Video	4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p	Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4
Autofocus	Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect	25-point contrast AF with face detection
Stabilisation	5-axis Active IBIS	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	20fps electronic	3.5fps	↓
Battery Life	740 shots (CIPA)	~420 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	579g (body only)	269g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	No viewfinder	None (rear screen only)
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots
Mount	Sony FE (E-mount)	Sony E-mount
Memory Cards	Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II	Single SD slot

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