Sony A7 III vs Sony FX30
63 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
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64 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80
Sony A7 III vs Sony FX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Launched February 2018
- Earlier Model is Sony A7 II
- Updated by Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Announced September 2022

Sony A7 III vs Sony FX30 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Sony A7 III and Sony FX30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the A7 III (24MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is fairly well matched but the A7 III (Full frame) and FX30 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

The A7 III was launched 5 years before the FX30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A7 III scores versus the FX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sony A7 III vs Sony FX30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7 III and Sony FX30. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7 III Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony FX30
A7 III | FX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Sony A7 III
FX30 | A7 III | |||
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Announced | September 2022 | ![]() | February 2018 | Newer by 55 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer display (+1438k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony FX30
A7 III | FX30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same display sizing |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Sony A7 III vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A7 III provides outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Check the Sony A7 III and Sony FX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A7 III and the FX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A7 III and FX30 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Sony A7 III vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 III and FX30.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7 III featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony FX30 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A7 III is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony A7 III vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony A7 III vs Sony FX30 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony FX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony FX30 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-02-27 | 2022-09-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 26MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6192 x 4128 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 121 | 187 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 2,360k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 650g (1.43 lbs) | 646g (1.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3730 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 610 pictures | 570 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Storage slots | Two | Two |
Retail pricing | $1,998 | $1,800 |