Upgrade Guide

Sony FX30→Sony A7 V

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

You own

Sony

FX30

£1,599

2022

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A7 V

£2,399 (+£800)

2025

✅

Worthwhile

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

What's new in the A7 V

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Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	FX30	A7 V
Price	£1,599	£2,399
Released	2022	2025	↑
Sensor	26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS	Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked
Resolution	26MP	33MP	↑
Video	4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p	4K 60fps 10-bit
Autofocus	Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect	759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle)
Stabilisation	5-axis Active IBIS	5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops
Burst Rate	20fps electronic	10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	↓
Battery Life	740 shots (CIPA)	760 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	579g (body only)	514g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	No viewfinder	EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot
Mount	Sony FE (E-mount)	Sony E-Mount
Memory Cards	Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II	Slot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II

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