Sony FX30 FX30
The Sony FX30 crams a 26.1MP APS-C BSI CMOS sensor into a compact, cage-free body, outputting oversampled 4K at up to 120fps with 10-bit 4:2:2 color and 16-bit raw via HDMI. Its 495-point phase-detection autofocus with Eye AF and 5-stop in-body stabilization deliver highly steady, sharp footage for solo shooters. This camera is best for streamers, YouTubers, and solo content creators needing professional-grade cinema tools in a lightweight, easy-to-handle form factor.
About This Camera
The Sony FX30 crams a 26.1MP APS-C BSI CMOS sensor into a compact, cage-free body, outputting oversampled 4K at up to 120fps with 10-bit 4:2:2 color and 16-bit raw via HDMI. Its 495-point phase-detection autofocus with Eye AF and 5-stop in-body stabilization deliver highly steady, sharp footage for solo shooters. This camera is best for streamers, YouTubers, and solo content creators needing professional-grade cinema tools in a lightweight, easy-to-handle form factor.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 26.1MP aps-c
- Af points 495
- Burst fps 120
- Video 4K @120fps
- Ibis
- Weight g 142
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 26.1 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR |
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 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) |
| HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony FX30 FX30 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III | Fujifilm X-T50 X-T50 | LOUM VE418 | LIYTIFOR LR1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | DSLR | mirrorless | compact | compact |
| Sensor | 26.1MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 25.7MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 88MP | 80MP 1/2.3-inch |
| AF Points | 495 | 1053 | 101 | 117 | - | - |
| Burst FPS | 120 | 40 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 30 |
| Video | 4K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @30fps | 6K @60fps | 8K | 4K |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 142 | 609 | 712 | 389 | - | 290 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FX30 FX30 | 86.6 | 36.3 | 65.2 | 98.1 | 89.9 | 92.8 | 44.9 | 84.1 | 93 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.5 | 93 | 89.9 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Compare | 74.9 | 76.3 | 97.1 | 72.1 | 58.2 | 90.2 | 98.8 | 56.4 | 0 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-T50 X-T50 Compare | 77.7 | 75.2 | 16.8 | 79.7 | 92.6 | 97.2 | 44.9 | 84.1 | 42.6 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| LOUM VE418 Compare | 33.6 | 36.3 | 35.9 | 74.7 | 86 | 81.4 | 44.9 | 56.4 | 0 | 49.6 | 76.4 | 32.5 |
| LIYTIFOR LR1 Compare | 33.6 | 36.3 | 11 | 85.4 | 76.4 | 81 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 0 | 67.1 | 94.7 | 32.5 |
