Sony FX30 ILME-FX30_EDI_3
Leveraging a 26MP APS-C Exmor R sensor and BIONZ XR processor, it captures UHD 4K at up to 120fps with 10-bit 4:2:2 color, 14+ stops of dynamic range, and 16-bit raw output via HDMI. The bundle pairs a detachable XLR handle unit, dual CFexpress/SDXC slots, and user LUT support with a compact, cage-free body for a complete portable cinema rig. This system is ideal for aspiring filmmakers and video journalists who need high-frame-rate 4K and broadcast-ready audio without extensive external gear.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 26MP aps-c
Burst 120 fps
Video 4K @120fps
34 Overall Score
Price $2,370
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong burst (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong sensor (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong video (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong af (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average social proof (4th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile)
- Below average display (28th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 26 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 1080p FPS | 240 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | XAVC HS, XAVC S-I |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony FX30 ILME-FX30_EDI_3 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 26MP aps-c | 26.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 315 | 1053 | 493 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 120 | 40 | 75 | 10 | 120 | 15 |
| Video | 4K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 721 | 511 | 907 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FX30 ILME-FX30_EDI_3 | 70.9 | 38.1 | 35.2 | 97.7 | 89.9 | 95.1 | 46 | 28.1 | 18.2 | 4 | 34.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.5 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 94.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.7 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.6 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 75.8 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.4 | 82.5 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.8 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 60.8 | 92.6 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.6 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $2,370
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