Upgrade Guide

Sony Sony FX30→Sony ZV-E1

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

You own

Sony

Sony FX30

£1799

2022

→

Upgrade to

Sony

ZV-E1

£1999 (+£200)

2023

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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 ZV-E1

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Sony FX30	ZV-E1
Price	£1,799	£1,999
Released	2022	2023	↑
Sensor	26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS	12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R
Resolution	26MP	12MP	↓
Video	4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p	4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus	Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect	Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition
Stabilisation	5-axis Active IBIS	IBIS — Active Mode for video
Burst Rate	20fps electronic	10fps	↓
Battery Life	740 shots (CIPA)	~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video	↓
Weight	579g body only	483g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	None (EVF optional via XLR handle)	None — screen only
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Sony FE (E-mount)	Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II	Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II

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