Upgrade Guide
Sony Sony FX30→Sony A9
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The A9 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Sony FX30. Spend the money on glass instead.
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sony FX30 | A9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | -5.0 | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.0 | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Sony FX30 | A9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,799 | £1,999 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2017 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect | 693 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Active IBIS | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps electronic | 20fps (blackout-free, silent electronic shutter with full AF/AE) | |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~650 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 579g body only | 673g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) | EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification, 60fps refresh (blackout-free) | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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