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Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80
Sony FX30 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost 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
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Introduced March 2023
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Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Sony FX30 versus Sony ZV-E1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FX30 (26MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the FX30 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX30 was launched 6 months prior to the ZV-E1 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FX30 matches up against the ZV-E1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Sony ZV-E1

 FX30 ZV-E1 
Screen resolution2360k1037kCrisper screen (+1323k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Sony FX30

 ZV-E1 FX30 

Common features in the Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E1

 FX30 ZV-E1 
IntroducedSeptember 2022March 2023Similar age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"3.00"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony FX30 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has measurements of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FX30 compared to the ZV-E1.

Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX30 and ZV-E1 is 64 and 80 respectively.

Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX30 and ZV-E1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FX30 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony FX30 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony FX30 Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography highlights
83
you can focus manually
high megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
71
focusing manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony FX30
Street photography with Sony ZV-E1
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (32,000)
heavier than others in class (646 grams)
84
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than competitors (483g)
great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sony FX30 Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography advice
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (570 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
71
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (570 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low