Sony FX30 FX30

The 6K-oversampled 4K video from its 26MP CMOS sensor, paired with the included 15mm f/1.4 G lens, captures cinematic footage with sharp detail and smooth bokeh. The compact cinema body integrates professional controls into a portable form, while Eye-AF reliably locks onto human and animal subjects. It’s best for aspiring filmmakers who want a ready-to-shoot 4K camera kit with a bright prime lens and dependable autofocus.

Type mirrorless
Sensor 26MP
Video 1080p
Sony FX30 FX30 camera
24 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong af (71th percentile) 71th

Cons

  • Below average social proof (3th percentile)
  • Below average video (21th percentile)
  • Below average display (26th percentile)
  • Below average burst (29th percentile)

What owners think

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 70.9
EVF 36.2
Build 35.9
Burst 28.9
Video 20.7
Sensor 57.2
Battery 44.9
Display 25.9
Connectivity 36.8
Social Proof 2.7
Stabilization 33

Specifications

Full Specifications

Sensor

Type CMOS
Megapixels 26 MP

Autofocus

Eye AF Yes
Animal AF Yes

Video

Max Resolution 1080p

Connectivity

Wi-Fi No
Bluetooth Yes

vs Competition

Spec Sony FX30 FX30 Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Nikon Z Z9 Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II
Type mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless
Sensor 26MP 32.5MP full-frame 40.2MP aps-c 45.7MP full-frame 25.2MP micro-four-thirds 20.4MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points - 1053 425 493 315 1053
Burst FPS - 40 20 30 75 120
Video 1080p 6K @120fps 8K @60fps 8K @120fps 5K @120fps 4K @60fps
IBIS false true true true true true
Weather Sealed false true true true true true
Weight (g) - 609 579 1160 721 511
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfEvfBuildBurstVideoSensorBatteryDisplayConnectivitySocial ProofStabilization
Sony FX30 FX30 70.936.235.928.920.757.244.925.936.82.733
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare 98.587.894.792.889.558.696.598.993.489.699.5
Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare 88.195.689.485.195.497.496.983.793.492.493.6
Nikon Z Z9 Compare 90.689.499.6969964.597.383.793.492.484.7
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare 84.587.897.695.197.456.289.383.793.477.696.1
OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare 98.590.288.999.884.641.294.383.793.476.199.5

Price

Value & Pricing

From $3,048 2 offers across 2 retailers
Best Buy 1 offers From $3,048
Amazon 1 offers From $3,048
$3,048

Usage Scores

Overall (24.4)Video (21.2)Travel (15.7)Youtube (18)Beginner (23.2)Vlogging (12)Streaming (17.1)Photography (33.4)Wedding Events (24.9)Sports Wildlife (26.4)Product Photography (30.5)

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