Upgrade Guide
Sony Sony FX30→Sony Sony A9 III
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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 Sony A9 III
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StabilisationImproved — 8-stop IBIS
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Burst rate120fps blackout-free electronic vs 20fps electronic
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Generation1 year newer (2023 vs 2022)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (25MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sony FX30 | Sony A9 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | -2.0 | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.0 | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Travel | -3.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Sony FX30 | Sony A9 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,799 | £5,999 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter) | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 25MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | |
| Autofocus | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect | AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Active IBIS | 8-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps electronic | 120fps blackout-free electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 579g body only | 703g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) | Sony FE (E-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
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