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Sony A6300 vs Sony FX30

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Sony Alpha a6300 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Sony A6300 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Superseded the Sony A6000
  • Successor is Sony A6500
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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released September 2022
Photography Glossary

Sony A6300 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Sony A6300 and Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the A6300 (24MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A6300 was announced 7 years prior to the FX30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A6300 grades against the FX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony FX30

 A6300 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Sony A6300

 FX30 A6300 
ReleasedSeptember 2022February 2016Fresher by 80 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k922kSharper screen (+1438k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A6300 and Sony FX30

 A6300 FX30 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen measurements

Sony A6300 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A6300 enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A6300 versus the FX30.

Sony A6300 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A6300 and FX30 is 83 and 64 respectively.

Sony A6300 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A6300 and FX30.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony FX30 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older A6300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony A6300 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6300 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony FX30 Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
83
focusing manually
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A6300 Street photography advice
Sony FX30 Street photography advice
79
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
heavier than competitors (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6300 Sports photography advice
Sony FX30 Sports photography advice
75
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
86
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (570 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6300 Travel photography details
Sony FX30 Travel photography details
76
environment proof
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
74
good battery pack (570 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
great megapixels (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6300 Landscape photography information
Sony FX30 Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
85
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (570 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6300 Vlogging factors
Sony FX30 Vlogging factors
35
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
heavier than competitors (646 grams)
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Sony A6300 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6300 and Sony FX30
 Sony Alpha a6300Sony FX30
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6300 Sony FX30
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-02-03 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony E
Available lenses 121 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
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
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 404 grams (0.89 lb) 646 grams (1.42 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1437 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 570 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots One 2
Pricing at release $889 $1,800