Sony FX30 FX30 Gray
The 26.1MP APS-C BSI sensor captures 10-bit 4:2:2 4K at up to 120fps and outputs 16-bit raw, offering cinema-level flexibility in a mirrorless body. Its lightweight 562g build and cage-free design, paired with S-Cinetone color and 5-stop IBIS, deliver unusual portability without sacrificing professional rigging. This camera is best for product photographers creating high-detail 4K 120p product videos and YouTubers who need cinematic image quality with reliable face and eye tracking.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong burst (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong social proof (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong sensor (92th percentile) 92th
Cons
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 | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 26 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 | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 1080p FPS | 240 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | XAVC S-I, XAVC HS, XAVC S |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.2 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) |
| HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony FX30 FX30 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 26MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 495 | 425 | 1053 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 120 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 562 | 579 | 609 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FX30 FX30 | 86.6 | 36.2 | 70.5 | 98.2 | 89.3 | 91.5 | 44.9 | 83.6 | 64.1 | 96.8 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.3 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.6 | 83.7 | 92.4 | 93.6 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 89.6 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.6 | 89.4 | 99.6 | 96 | 99 | 64.5 | 97.3 | 83.6 | 97.8 | 92.4 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.5 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.3 | 56.1 | 89.3 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 77.6 | 96.1 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.4 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 83.6 | 0 | 76.2 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 5 offers From $1,826
B&H Photo 3 offers From $3,196
Price History
Usage Scores
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