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Sony A6100 vs Sony FX30

Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Sony Alpha a6100 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Sony A6100 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced August 2019
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase 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
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Sony A6100 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Sony A6100 versus Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the A6100 (24MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A6100 was revealed 4 years earlier than the FX30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A6100 scores against the FX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony FX30

 A6100 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Sony A6100

 FX30 A6100 
RevealedSeptember 2022August 2019More recent by 37 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k922kClearer screen (+1438k dot)

Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony FX30

 A6100 FX30 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony A6100 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A6100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Compare the Sony A6100 versus Sony FX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A6100 against the FX30.

Sony A6100 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A6100 and FX30 is 81 and 64 respectively.

Sony A6100 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A6100 and FX30.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony FX30 to provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older A6100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A6100 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6100 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
84
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A6100 Street photography features
Sony FX30 Street photography features
79
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
74
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
heavier than competition in class (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Sports photography camera
75
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (570 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Travel photography camera
86
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
74
good battery pack (570 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (570 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6100
Vlogging with Sony FX30
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
74
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (646g)
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Sony A6100 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6100 and Sony FX30
 Sony Alpha a6100Sony FX30
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6100 Sony FX30
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2019-08-28 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 32000 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396g (0.87 lb) 646g (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 570 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots One 2
Launch price $748 $1,800