Upgrade Guide

Sony FX30→Sony A7CR

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

You own

Sony

FX30

£1,599

2022

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A7CR

£2,599 (+£1,000)

2023

✅

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 A7CR

Suitability by genre

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	A7CR
Price	£1,599	£2,599
Released	2022	2023	↑
Sensor	26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS	61.0MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	26MP	61MP	↑
Video	4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p	4K/60p 10-bit, 1080p/120p — S-Log3, S-Cinetone
Autofocus	Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect	AI subject recognition — phase-detect with human, animal, bird detection
Stabilisation	5-axis Active IBIS	7-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	20fps electronic	8fps mechanical, 15fps electronic	↓
Battery Life	740 shots (CIPA)	~530 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	579g (body only)	514g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	No viewfinder	EVF 0.70× 2.36M-dot
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.03M dots
Mount	Sony FE (E-mount)	Sony E-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards	Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II	Single SD UHS-II slot

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