Upgrade Guide

Sony Sony FX30→Sony A7R VI

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

You own

Sony

Sony FX30

£1799

2022

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A7R VI

£4399 (+£2,600)

2025

✅

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 A7R VI

Unchanged or similar

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Sony FX30	A7R VI
Price	£1,799	£4,399
Released	2022	2025	↑
Sensor	26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS	61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS
Resolution	26MP	61MP	↑
Video	4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p	8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled
Autofocus	Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect	AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame
Stabilisation	5-axis Active IBIS	In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops
Burst Rate	20fps electronic	8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking	↓
Battery Life	740 shots (CIPA)	~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100)	↓
Weight	579g body only	723g (body with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	None (EVF optional via XLR handle)	EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot
Mount	Sony FE (E-mount)	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II	Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)

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