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Sony A6000 vs Sony FX30

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70
Sony Alpha a6000 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Sony A6000 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-6
  • New Model is Sony A6300
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2022
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Sony A6000 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Sony A6000 versus Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the A6000 (24MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A6000 was brought out 9 years before the FX30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A6000 grades against the FX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sony FX30

 A6000 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Sony A6000

 FX30 A6000 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022April 2014More modern by 102 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k922kSharper screen (+1438k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A6000 and Sony FX30

 A6000 FX30 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen sizing

Sony A6000 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6000 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony FX30 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Compare the Sony A6000 versus Sony FX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A6000 versus the FX30.

Sony A6000 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A6000 and FX30 is 85 and 64 respectively.

Sony A6000 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6000 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A6000 and FX30.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony FX30 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A6000 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony A6000 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Sony A6000 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6000 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6000 Portrait photography info
Sony FX30 Portrait photography info
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
84
has manual focus
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (344g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (32,000)
more heavy than competition in class (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6000 Sports photography features
Sony FX30 Sports photography features
73
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (570 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6000 Travel photography factors
Sony FX30 Travel photography factors
77
lighter than competition in class (344g)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
great battery pack (570 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
high megapixels (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6000
Landscape photography with Sony FX30
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery pack (570 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX30 as a Vlogging camera
33
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (344g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
74
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (646 grams)
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Sony A6000 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6000 and Sony FX30
 Sony Alpha a6000Sony FX30
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6000 Sony FX30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-04-23 2022-09-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 179 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Number of lenses 121 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 344 gr (0.76 pounds) 646 gr (1.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1347 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 570 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Single Two
Cost at release $548 $1,800