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Sony FX3 vs. FX30 Compared
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Sony FX3 vs. FX30
Discover the power of visual storytelling with the Sony Cinema Line! The Sony Cinema Line series brings the vision of all passionate filmmakers to life. The video cameras deliver cinema-quality images and offer unprecedented recording possibilities. Thanks to reliable performance and streamlined operation, you can enjoy an extraordinary user experience. The latest addition to the Sony Cinema Line is the Sony FX30, a compact powerhouse for every creative content creator.
Sony FX30: characteristically small and powerful
The FX30 offers an easy entry into the creative world of cinema. Create stunning, cinematic images in 4K Ultra HD resolution. You can even shoot in 4K at 120fps for super smooth slow motion! The APS-C sensor captures photos at 26 megapixels, and 20.1 megapixels for video. Thanks to Dual Base ISO, high sensitivity and a wide dynamic range of +14 stops, annoying noise is a thing of the past. Various picture profiles, including S-Cinetone, ensure every project has the desired look and feel. The 5-axis image stabilisation and fast, accurate autofocus make it easier to bring your vision to life.
Specifications
- APS-C 4K sensor
- Bionz XR processor
- Recording in 4K @ 120 fps
- Dual Base ISO
- +14 stops dynamic range
- 5-axis IBIS
- Advanced AF functions
Compare the Sony FX30 and the FX3
At first glance, the Sony FX30 and FX3 may look very similar, but there are definitely differences between the two models! There is little to notice on the outside, except that the Sony FX30 is the lightest camera in the Sony Cinema Line. The FX30 video camera is almost 80 grams lighter than its predecessor, the FX3. The rest of the differences are internal. The most important difference is that the FX30 has an APS-C sensor. The FX3 has a full frame sensor, which performs better in low-light conditions compared to the FX30’s crop sensor. But the FX30 also delivers bright, sharp images without noise thanks to its unique Dual Base ISO, high sensitivity and wide dynamic range. Compared to the FX3, the FX30 has significantly more megapixels, namely 20.1 megapixels for video. The autofocus on the new FX30 has been further expanded, so AF tracking now works not only on people and animals, but also on birds. Finally, the FX30 is almost half the price of the FX3, making it ideal for beginning professionals or filmmakers looking for a secondary camera.
| Sony FX3 | Sony FX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lens mount | E-Mount | E-Mount |
| Megapixels | 10.2 (video) | 20.1 (video) |
| Sensor type | Exmor R CMOS | Exmor R CMOS |
| Full frame | Yes | No |
| ISO sensitivity | 80-102400 | 100-32000 |
| Dual Base ISO | No | Yes |
| Image stabilisation | 5-axis | 5-axis |
| Autofocus | Fast Hybrid AF, Eye AF, Tracking (people, animals) | Fast Hybrid AF, Eye AF, Tracking (people, animals and birds) |
| Video quality | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Fps in 4K | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| Video codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265 |
| S-Log | S-Log3, HLG | S-Log3, HLG |
| Bit depth | 10-bit 4:2:2, Long GOP, All-I | 10-bit 4:2:2, Long GOP, All-I |
| S-Cinetone | Yes | Yes |
| Memory slots | 2 | 2 |
| Battery type | NP-FZ100 | NP-FZ100 |
| Weight | 640 grams | 562 grams |
Ready, set, action!
Convinced already? The FX30 is perfect for every content creator looking for a high-quality yet accessible video camera. Create your visual story with countless recording possibilities, reliable performance and an extraordinary user experience. Whether you are a beginner videographer, looking for a great B-roll camera or ready for an upgrade: the Sony FX30 is ready for action.
