Sony Cinema Line FX30 Grey 2022
The 20.1MP Super 35mm Exmor R sensor with dual base ISO delivers a 14+ stop dynamic range and oversampled 6K footage, providing low-noise images with substantial grading latitude. Its compact, cage-free 562g body and S-Cinetone profile enable a cinematic look straight out of the camera, simplifying the workflow for solo shooters. This camera is best for aspiring filmmakers and video-focused content creators who need professional 4K 120p recording and reliable autofocus without a cinema camera’s typical bulk.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong burst (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong social proof (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong video (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 9 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Exmor R |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.1 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 495 |
| AF Type | VideoPhase Detection: 495 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 1080p FPS | 240 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.2 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.1MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 495 | 1053 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 120 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 6K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 562 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 | 84.5 | 33.8 | 70.3 | 98.1 | 88.3 | 76.9 | 44.7 | 81 | 96.8 | 82.9 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.1 | 85.8 | 94.3 | 92.4 | 98 | 57 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 88.9 | 83.8 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.6 | 81 | 86.7 | 92.9 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 88.8 | 87.5 | 99.5 | 96 | 98.5 | 63.2 | 97.1 | 81 | 92 | 82.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 82 | 85.8 | 97.3 | 94.9 | 96.7 | 54.5 | 88.5 | 81 | 76.7 | 95.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.1 | 88.3 | 88.4 | 99.8 | 82.3 | 38.3 | 93.8 | 81 | 86.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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