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Sony

FX30

Super 35 cinema camera with 4K 120p and affordable entry to Sony Cinema Line.

$1,799

Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

26 MP

Sensor

APS-C

ISO max

32,000

Burst

10 fps

4K

120 fps

IBIS

5-stop

Weight

646 g

Battery

570 shots

Sensor size

Sony FX30

23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C

361 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Sony E mount

80

First-party

270

Third-party

350+

Total available

Mount introduced 2010

Body size

Sony FX30

130 × 78 × 85 mm

646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)

130 × 78 × 85 mm · 646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 26MP — solid resolution
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 10fps burst — solid for most action
  • · 495 AF points — good coverage

Video & Hybrid

Excellent
8.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · 4K 120p slow-motion

Landscape

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
  • · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds

Travel

Excellent
8.0/ 10
  • · 646g — compact and travel-friendly
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · Animal subject recognition
  • · Weather sealed for field conditions

Vlogging

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

  • 4K 120p
  • Affordable cinema
  • Active cooling
  • Log profiles

Cons

  • Super 35 crop
  • 26MP stills crop
  • No full-frame

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Sony FX30

Sensor

Resolution26 MP
Sensor typeAPS-C Exmor R CMOS
Sensor size23.3 × 15.5 mm
AA filterNo

Processor

ProcessorBIONZ XR

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)32,000
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemFast Hybrid AF (phase-detection / contrast-detection)
AF points / zones495
AF frame coverage94 %
AF low-light limit-3 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal

Burst

Burst (mechanical)10 fps
Burst (electronic)10 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth60 frames

Video

Max resolution4K UHD / DCI 4K
4K max frame rate120 fps
Max video bit rate600 Mbps
Internal RAW videoYes
Log profileS-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone
CodecsXAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I, H.265, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationYes
IBIS effectiveness5 stops

Body

Weight646 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryNP-FZ100
Battery life (CIPA)570 shots

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesCFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeNo built-in EVF

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMIFull HDMI (Type A)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountSony E