Upgrade Guide
Sony Sony FX30→Sony A7R III
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Sony FX30. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the A7R III
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Resolution42MP vs 26MP (+16MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sony FX30 | A7R III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | -2.0 | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wedding | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Sports | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Sony FX30 | A7R III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,799 | £1,799 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2017 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS | 42.4MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 42MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p (full-frame readout), 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect | 399 phase-detect + 425 contrast AF points — real-time Eye AF | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Active IBIS | 5-axis IBIS — 5.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps electronic | 10fps with AF/AE tracking | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~650 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 579g body only | 650g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | |
| Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Dual SD slots (one UHS-II) |
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