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Sony A6700 vs Sony FX30

Portability
75
Imaging
74
Features
96
Overall
82
Sony Alpha a6700 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Sony A6700 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Announced July 2023
  • Succeeded the Sony A6600
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump 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 A6700 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Sony A6700 and Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6700 (26MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The A6700 was brought out 10 months after the FX30 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A6700 matches up against the FX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Sony FX30

 A6700 FX30 
AnnouncedJuly 2023September 2022More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Sony A6700

 FX30 A6700 
Screen resolution2360k1040kClearer screen (+1320k dot)

Common features in the Sony A6700 and Sony FX30

 A6700 FX30 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3.00"3.00"Same screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony A6700 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A6700 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Compare the Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A6700 versus the FX30.

Sony A6700 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A6700 and FX30 is 75 and 64 respectively.

Sony A6700 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6700 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A6700 and FX30.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images however you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent A6700 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony A6700 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Sony A6700 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6700 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6700 Portrait photography features
Sony FX30 Portrait photography features
84
has manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
83
manual focus
MP count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A6700
Street photography with Sony FX30
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (32,000)
73
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (32,000)
heavier than competitors in class (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Sports photography camera
87
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (570 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (570 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6700 Travel photography highlights
Sony FX30 Travel photography highlights
84
good battery power (570 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
74
great battery pack (570 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count amazing (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6700 Landscape photography details
Sony FX30 Landscape photography details
87
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good battery power (570 shots)
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (570 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6700 Vlogging features
Sony FX30 Vlogging features
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
heavier than competitors in class (646g)
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Sony A6700 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6700 and Sony FX30
 Sony Alpha a6700Sony FX30
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6700 Sony FX30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2023-07-12 2022-09-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 26 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6192 x 4128 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 32000 32000
Max enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 759 759
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony E
Total lenses 199 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
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
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 493 gr (1.09 lb) 646 gr (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") 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 570 pictures 570 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ1000 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One Dual
Pricing at release $1,399 $1,800