Sony A7 II vs Sony FX30

The following is a complete overview of the Sony A7 II vs Sony FX30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the A7 II (24MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is relatively close but the A7 II (Full frame) and FX30 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The A7 II was introduced 8 years before the FX30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A7 II grades vs the FX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7 II and Sony FX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A7 II Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A7 II has external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony FX30 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

See the Sony A7 II vs Sony FX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A7 II against the FX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7 II and FX30 is 69 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 II and FX30.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7 II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony FX30 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A7 II will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.