Sony α7 vs Sony FX30

Key Differences

  • Sony FX30 has a better phase detect points (759 vs 117).
  • Sony FX30 has a better low light af (-6 EV vs -1 EV).
  • Sony FX30 has a better 1080p recording (Up to 240p vs Up to 60p).
  • Sony FX30 has a better battery life (lcd) (600 shots vs 340 shots).
  • Sony FX30 has a better lcd resolution (1.44M dots vs 0.92M dots).
Product
Sony α7
Sony
$1,699
Sony FX30
Sony
$1,899
Imaging
Sensor TypeCMOSBSI Stacked CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameAPS-C
Effective Resolution24.3 MP26.1 MP
Max Image Size1080p4K
Lens MountSony ESony E
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)100 – 25600800 – 51200
ISO Range (Extended)50 – 25600400 – 102400
Mechanical Shutter1/8000
Electronic Shutter1/80001/8000
Flash Sync Speed1/2501/250
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting5 fps
Buffer (RAW)21 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution1080p4K
8K Recording
4K RecordingUp to 120p
1080p RecordingUp to 60pUp to 240p
10-bit InternalNoYes
Recording Limit29 minNo limit
Log ProfilesS-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone
Built-in MicStereoStereo (XLR via top handle)
Headphone JackNoYes
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)Full-size (Type A)
Focus
Phase Detect Points117759
Contrast Detect Points25
Low Light AF-1 EV-6 EV
Eye AFNoYes
Animal AFNoYes
Vehicle AFNoNo
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLED
EVF Resolution2.36M dots
EVF Magnification0.71x
Monitor
LCD Size3"3"
LCD Resolution0.92M dots1.44M dots
LCD TypeTiltingVari-Angle
Touch ScreenNoYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5
USBMicro USB 2.0USB-C 3.2
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,699$1,899
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions126.9×94.4×48.2 mm129.7×77.8×84.5 mm
Weight474g (1.04 lb)561g (1.24 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
In-Body StabilizationNoNo
Battery Life (EVF)270 shots
Battery Life (LCD)340 shots600 shots
Battery TypeNP-FW50NP-FZ100