Sony FX30

The Sony FX30 is a compact Super 35 cinema camera with a 20.1MP APS-C sensor (1.5x crop), 4K video up to 120fps in Super 35 mode, 759 phase-detect autofocus points, and weather sealing — all in a body weighing just 646g. The FX30 uses 6K oversampling for 4K output and supports S-Log3 and S-Cinetone for professional color workflows.

Key Specifications

• Sensor: 20.1MP Super 35 / APS-C (1.5x crop), Exmor R BSI CMOS, Cinema grade
• Video resolution: 4K UHD (3840×2160) up to 120fps in Super 35 mode, 6K oversampling
• Autofocus: 759 phase-detect AF points with real-time tracking
• ISO range: 100–102400
• Storage: Dual card slots — CFexpress Type A + SD (UHS-II)
• Connectivity: USB-C, HDMI, headphone jack, mic jack, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
• Build: Weather-sealed body, articulating 3-inch touchscreen (2,360,000 dots), 200,000-shutter-actuation rating

Who is the Sony FX30 for?

The FX30 is built for videographers who want genuine cinema-grade capabilities without the bulk or cost of a full-size cine rig. If you shoot weddings, short films, documentary work, or run-and-gun video content, this camera fits into your kit. It uses the Sony E-mount, giving you access to one of the widest lens ecosystems available — from affordable APS-C glass to full-frame primes that work beautifully in Super 35 mode. The compact form factor and weather sealing make it ideal for vloggers and event shooters who need reliability in unpredictable conditions. If you're already shooting with Sony Alpha gear, the NP-FZ100 battery means you likely have spares. A second-hand FX30 is a smart entry point into Sony's cinema line, and the FX30 shares the same S-Cinetone and S-Log3 color science as the FX3 and FX6, so your color grading workflow transfers directly to higher-end bodies.