Upgrade Guide

Sony Sony FX30→Sony FX3

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

You own

Sony

Sony FX30

£1799

2022

→

Upgrade to

Sony

FX3

£3799 (+£2,000)

2021

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The FX3 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Sony FX30. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Sony FX30	FX3
Price	£1,799	£3,799
Released	2022	2021	↓
Sensor	26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS	12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III)
Resolution	26MP	12MP	↓
Video	4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p	4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone
Autofocus	Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect	Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal)
Stabilisation	5-axis Active IBIS	5-axis IBIS — 5 stops
Burst Rate	20fps electronic	10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic	↓
Battery Life	740 shots (CIPA)	~640 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	579g body only	715g body only (with XLR handle)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	None (EVF optional via XLR handle)	None — monitor/external EVF use only
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating
Mount	Sony FE (E-mount)	Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II	Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots

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