DESCRIPTION

The Sony FX30 is a compact, cinema‑oriented APS‑C mirrorless camera from Sony’s Cinema Line, engineered primarily for filmmakers, content creators, and video professionals who want high‑end video capabilities in a lightweight, versatile body. It pairs a 26 megapixel APS‑C (Super 35) back‑illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor with Sony’s powerful BIONZ XR image processor, delivering cinematic imagery with rich colors, wide dynamic range, and excellent video performance. Designed as an affordable yet capable entry into Sony’s cinema ecosystem, the FX30 supports 10‑bit 4:2:2 internal recording, 4K up to 120 fps, Dual Base ISO for cleaner low‑light capture, advanced autofocus with real‑time tracking, in‑body image stabilization (IBIS), and broad professional video tools such as S‑Log3, S‑Cinetone, user LUT support, and dual CFexpress Type A / SD card slots — making it a powerful choice for narrative video, documentaries, commercial work, and creative content.

KEY FEATURES

Image Sensor & Processor

The Sony FX30 is built around a 26 MP APS‑C/Super35 back‑illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor with a BIONZ XR processor, enabling high‑quality video capture with rich detail and wide dynamic range. This sensor‑processor pairing allows for full‑pixel readout oversampled 4K and strong color response, supporting 10‑bit internal recording for smooth gradations and cinematic results.

Autofocus & Shooting Performance

Despite being cinema‑centric, the FX30 includes advanced focusing tools such as Fast Hybrid AF with phase detection, Real‑Time Eye AF/Face Tracking, and wide area coverage — making it easier to maintain focus on subjects even during motion‑intensive shooting scenarios.

Display & Viewfinder

For framing and multimedia capture, the FX30 offers a 3.0″ vari‑angle touchscreen LCD with approximately 2.36 million dots — ideal for monitoring from high, low, or selfie angles commonly needed in video production.

Video Capabilities

Video is where the FX30 truly excels — the camera supports UHD 4K up to 120 fps (for slow‑motion cinematic capture) and Full HD up to 240 fps for creative effects. It offers 10‑bit 4:2:2 XAVC S/S‑I/HS internal codecs, S‑Log3 and S‑Cinetone color profiles, and Dual Base ISO (800/2500) for improved low‑light performance and extended dynamic range (14+ stops). Through HDMI Type‑A, it can also output 16‑bit RAW video to external recorders for professional‑grade workflows.

Image Stabilization

The camera features 5‑axis in‑body image stabilization (IBIS) that helps steady handheld footage during run‑and‑gun shooting, especially when paired with stabilized lenses. Active Mode further enhances stabilization for handheld work, reducing shake and jitter.

Connectivity

The FX30 provides robust connectivity, including Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth, USB‑C (3.2) for data transfer and tethering, HDMI A for external monitors and recorders, and dedicated audio inputs. Dual media slots supporting CFexpress Type A and SDXC/SDHC cards give flexibility for high‑bit‑rate cinema recording and proxy workflows.

Professional Features

Designed as part of Sony’s Cinema Line, the FX30 includes features like user LUT support, timecode synchronization, advanced picture profiles, tally indicators for recording status, and tools like Focus Map and Focus Assist to help filmmakers on set.

SPECIFICATIONS