Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E1
64 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
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80 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
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Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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

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.

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.

Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony FX30 & Sony ZV-E1. The complete galleries are available at Sony FX30 Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Sony ZV-E1
FX30 | ZV-E1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper screen (+1323k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Sony FX30
ZV-E1 | FX30 |
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Common features in the Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E1
FX30 | ZV-E1 | |||
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Introduced | September 2022 | ![]() | March 2023 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen sizing | 3.00" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Sony FX30 versus Sony ZV-E1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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