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Sony

FX30

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

$1,799

Launch price

Released Sep 2022

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Z CAM

E2-S6

Super 35 6K cinema box camera with 14 stops DR, EF mount, ProRes/ZRAW internal recording, and 1Gb Ethernet.

$1,995

Launch price

Released Jun 2020

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Wins

6categories

FX30

★ Video & Hybrid★ Travel

Wins

1categories

E2-S6

★ Video & Hybrid

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

FX30 wins 4 categories·E2-S6 wins 1 categories
  • BE2-S6 has higher Burst (electronic) (100 fps vs 10 fps)
  • AFX30 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 500)
  • AFX30 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 6,400)
  • AFX30 has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 300 Mbps)
  • AFX30 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)

Key specs at a glance

FX30E2-S6
Resolution26 MP26 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max32,0006,400
Burst10 fps100 fps
4K120 fps100 fps
IBIS5-stopNo
Weight646 g1090 g
Battery570 shots—

Size and weight, to scale

FX30

130 × 78 × 85 mm

646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

E2-S6

91 × 99 × 122 mm

1090 g (2.40 lb / 38.45 oz)

FX30 is 21mm shorter and 38mm thinner than E2-S6 but it is also 38mm wider.

FX30 is 444 g lighter than E2-S6.

Depth (front-to-back): 85mm FX30 · 122mm E2-S6

Sensor size, to scale

FX30

23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C

361 mm² area

E2-S6

23.4 × 15.67 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

FX30

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

E2-S6

Canon EF

300+

native lenses available

100 first-party200 third-party

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

Use caseFX30E2-S6
Portrait
6.5Good✓ wins
3.5Limited
Sports & Action
5.5Fair✓ wins
5.0Fair
Video & Hybrid
8.0Excellent✓ wins
7.5Good
Landscape
5.0Fair✓ wins
1.5Limited
Travel
8.0Excellent✓ wins
2.0Limited
Wildlife
4.5Fair✓ wins
2.5Limited
Vlogging
7.0Good✓ wins
3.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

FX30

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 129.7, 77.8, 84.5

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II

  • ISO min (native)

    100 vs 500 — lower is better

  • ISO max (native)

    32,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I

  • Eye AF

    Only FX30 supports it

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only FX30 supports it

Reasons to choose

E2-S6

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 91.2, 99.25, 122.25

  • Card types

    Adds CFast 2.0

  • Burst (electronic)

    100 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds ProRes, ZRAW

Both cameras share

  • ✓Resolution — Both 26 MP
  • ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
  • ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
  • ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
  • ✓Headphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support headphone jack (3.5mm)

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

FX30

Pros

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

Cons

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

E2-S6

Pros

  • ✓Super 35 26MP 6K sensor
  • ✓6K up to 60fps / 4K up to 100fps
  • ✓ProRes + ZRAW internal
  • ✓14 stops dynamic range
  • ✓1Gb Ethernet + HDMI

Cons

  • –Rolling shutter (not global)
  • –No built-in ND
  • –Requires external monitor for framing
  • –EF mount only (adapters for PL/MFT)

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

FX30
E2-S6
Resolution
26 MP
26 MP
Sensor type
APS-C Exmor R CMOS
Super 35 CMOS
Sensor size
23.3 × 15.5 mm
23.4 × 15.67 mm
AA filter
No
No
FX30
E2-S6
Processor
BIONZ XR
Z CAM image processor
FX30
E2-S6
ISO min (native)
100✓−400 less
500
ISO max (native)
32,000✓+2.3 stops
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
25,600
FX30
E2-S6
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Electronic rolling shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
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Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for travel, FX30 or E2-S6?

FX30 scores 8.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for E2-S6 — 646g — compact and travel-friendly.

What's the resolution difference between the FX30 and E2-S6?

Both cameras share the same 26 MP resolution.

Do the FX30 and E2-S6 have in-body image stabilization?

FX30 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-S6 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the FX30 or the E2-S6?

FX30 reaches 10 fps electronic. E2-S6 reaches 100 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the FX30 and E2-S6?

FX30 weighs 646 g and E2-S6 weighs 1090 g, so the FX30 is 444 g lighter.

Do the FX30 and E2-S6 record 4K video?

FX30: 4K up to 120p. E2-S6: 6K Open Gate (6244 × 4168) (max), 4K up to 100p.

Are the FX30 and E2-S6 weather sealed?

FX30: Yes. E2-S6: No.

How much does each cost?

FX30 launched at $1,799 and E2-S6 at $1,995. The FX30 is $196 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.