Upgrade Guide
Sony Sony FX30→Sony A7R
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
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Resolution36MP vs 26MP (+10MP)
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sony FX30 | A7R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | -5.0 | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Sports & Action | -3.0 | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Travel | -3.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Architecture | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Sony FX30 | A7R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,799 | £349 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2013 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS | 36.4MP Full-Frame CMOS (no OLPF) | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 36MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect | Contrast-detect AF only (no phase-detect on sensor) | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Active IBIS | None | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps electronic | 4fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~340 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 579g body only | 465g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch) | |
| Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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