Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Sony
FX30
Super 35 cinema camera with 4K 120p and affordable entry to Sony Cinema Line.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
Alpha 7 V is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7 V
Wins
FX30
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 32,000)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher RAW buffer depth (95 frames vs 60 frames)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 495)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 5 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX30
130 × 78 × 85 mm
646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)
Alpha 7 V is 2mm thinner than FX30 but it is also 1mm wider and 19mm taller.
Alpha 7 V is 49 g heavier than FX30.
Depth (front-to-back): 82mm Alpha 7 V · 85mm FX30
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX30
130 × 78 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
FX30
130 × 85 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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 7 V
✓ 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 7 V
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car…
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FX30
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.7, 77.8, 84.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Weight
646 g vs 695 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 10 fps
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
FX30
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
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Alpha 7 V or FX30?
Alpha 7 V scores 10.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for FX30 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7 V and FX30?
Alpha 7 V is 33 MP and FX30 is 26 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7 V and FX30 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while fX30 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7 V or the FX30?
Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic. FX30 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7 V and FX30?
Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g and FX30 weighs 646 g, so the FX30 is 49 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7 V and FX30 record 4K video?
Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p. FX30: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 7 V and FX30 weather sealed?
Alpha 7 V: Yes. FX30: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 630 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7 V and 570 shots for the FX30, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7 V launched at $2,899 and FX30 at $1,799. The FX30 is $1,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.