Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Released Nov 2024
Sony
FX30
Super 35 cinema camera with 4K 120p and affordable entry to Sony Cinema Line.
$1,799
Released Sep 2022
Alpha 1 II is 2.2 years newer.
Wins
Alpha 1 II
Wins
FX30
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFX30 has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 26 MP)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 5 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
FX30
130 × 78 × 85 mm
646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)
Alpha 1 II is 2mm thinner than FX30 but it is also 6mm wider and 19mm taller.
Alpha 1 II is 97 g heavier than FX30.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm Alpha 1 II · 85mm FX30
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
FX30
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
FX30
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car/Train…
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Resolution
50.1 MP vs 26 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FX30
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.7, 77.8, 84.5
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Weight
646 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
570 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 32,000
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 10 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
FX30
Pros
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Affordable cinema
- ✓Active cooling
- ✓Log profiles
Cons
- –Super 35 crop
- –26MP stills crop
- –No full-frame
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Alpha 1 II or FX30?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for FX30 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 1 II and FX30?
Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP and FX30 is 26 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 1 II and FX30 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while fX30 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 1 II or the FX30?
Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic. FX30 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 1 II and FX30?
Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g and FX30 weighs 646 g, so the FX30 is 97 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 1 II and FX30 record 4K video?
Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. FX30: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 1 II and FX30 weather sealed?
Alpha 1 II: Yes. FX30: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 1 II and 570 shots for the FX30, giving the FX30 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 1 II launched at $6,499 and FX30 at $1,799. The FX30 is $4,700 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.