Sony FX30 Cinema Camera Performance Review
Comprehensive evaluation of the Sony FX30 across key filmmaking metrics
90
Build Quality
Magnesium alloy body & weather sealing
88
Optics
26MP APS-C sensor & 759 focus points
92
Videography
4K/120fps & 10-bit 4:2:2 recording
85
Battery
570 shots (CIPA) & USB-C charging
89
Low-Light
Dual Base ISO (800/2500)
91
Autofocus
Real-time tracking & eye AF
89
Overall Score
Sony FX30 delivers professional cinema features in a compact body, excelling in video performance and autofocus capabilities for content creators.
Sony FX30 Design
Physical Characteristics
Build Material
Magnesium Alloy
Professional-grade durability with internal cooling fans
Weather Sealing
✖ No
Not dust or moisture resistant
Dimensions
129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm
Compact cinema line body design
Weight
646g (body only)
Lightweight for gimbal compatibility
Screen
3″ 2.36M-dot flip-out touch
Fully articulating LCD monitor
Sony FX30 Optics
Imaging Capabilities
Sensor
26.1MP APS-C
Super 35mm format BSI CMOS
ISO Range
100-32,000 (Dual Base 800/2500)
Expandable to 32,000-102,400
Stabilization
5-axis IBIS
5.5-stop compensation effectiveness
Focus Points
759 phase-detect
94% coverage with Real-time Tracking
Shutter Speed
1/8000s – 30s
Electronic first curtain
Sony FX30 Videography
Cinema Features
Max Resolution
6K Oversampled 4K
UHD 3840×2160 up to 120fps
Codecs
XAVC S-I 600Mbps
10-bit 4:2:2 All-I compression
Log Profiles
S-Log3/S-Cinetone
16+ stops dynamic range
Audio Inputs
Dual XLR via handle
4-channel 24-bit/48kHz recording
HDMI Output
RAW 16-bit
Simultaneous internal/external recording
Sony FX30 Battery
Power Management
CIPA Rating
570 shots
NP-FZ100 lithium-ion
USB Charging
Power Delivery
Continuous operation while charging
Video Runtime
140min (4K60)
Active cooling prevents overheating
Dual Slot
CFA/SD UHS-II
Relay recording capability
Sony FX30 Features
Special Capabilities
Processor
BIONZ XR
8x faster processing power
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 5/Bluetooth 5.0
Smartphone remote control
Anamorphic Support
1.5x Desqueeze
Cinema lens compatibility
Timecode
TC Input/Output
Multi-camera sync support
User Interface
Customizable menus
Cinema-oriented quick access
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