Sony FX30

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Sony FX30

Overview
Maker	Sony
Type	APS-C MILC
Released	September 29, 2022; 2 years ago (2022-09-29)
Intro price	$1800 USD (body only)
Lens
Lens mount	Sony E-mount
Lens	Interchangeable lens
Sensor/medium
Sensor	APS-C
Sensor type	Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Sensor size	23.3mm x 15.5mm APS-C sized
Sensor maker	Sony
Maximum resolution	20.1 megapixels (effective)
Film speed	ISO 100–32000, ISO 50- 102400 Dual Base ISO: S-Log 3: Low Base ISO 800 / High Base ISO 2500
Storage media	Dual Slot SD, SDHC, SDXC, CFexpress A UHS-II, UHS-I, CFexpress
Flash
Flash	External flash
Compatible flashes	Shoe Mount flash
Shutter
Shutter	Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter speeds	1/8000 to 30 seconds, bulb
Image processing
Image processor	BIONZ XR
General
Video recording	XAVC S, XAVC HS 4K up to 120 fps, 1080p up to 120 fps, Raw 4.2k 16bit
LCD screen	3.0" Approx. 2.36M dots, touchscreen, variable-angle monitor
Battery	NP-FZ100 Li-ion
AV Port(s)	HDMI A, ⌀3.5 mm audio jack
Data Port(s)	USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
Body features	Active Mode optical image stabilization, Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation, Anti-Dust System
Dimensions	129.7 mm × 77.8 mm × 84.5 mm (5.11 in × 3.06 in × 3.33 in)
Weight	646 g (1.424 lb) including battery, memory card and XLR handle
Made in	Thailand

The Sony FX30 (ILME-FX30) is Sony's first semi-professional APS-C mirrorless interchangeable-lens cinema camera in their Cinema Line. It was announced on September 28, 2022, and released in the following month.^[1] The FX30 is based on the full-frame FX3 released in the previous year. The starting price of $1800 (USD) makes it the most affordable model in Sony's Cinema Line, and it offers a step-up in video potential for the APS-C lineup.^[2]

• Back-illuminated Exmor R APS-C CMOS sensor
• S-Cinetone Picture Profile
• BIONZ XR processor^[3]
• H.265 10-bit 4:2:2 video codec
• Dual-Base ISO
• Dynamic range of 14+ stops^[4]
• 16-bit Raw video output^[5]
• High-speed rates of 120p in 4K and 120p in HD, 240p in S&Q
• Ability to preview user LUTs on LCD
• Real time Eye/Face AF^[6]
• Focus Assist & Focus Map features^[7]
• Active Mode Image Stabilization
• Tally Lamp while recording
• XLR audio inputs^[8]
• No EVF available

• Larger sensor resolution, smaller pixels and lower performance in low light situations
• UHD 120p recording is cropped 1.5X
• Smaller dynamic range (14+ vs 15+ steps)
• Different Base ISO (High Base ISO 2500 vs 12800)

• Compatible XLR handle (for professional audio)
• 5-axis in-body image stabilization
• 16-bit raw output via HDMI
• S-Log3 Picture Profile
• Vari-angle touch screen LCD
• New Sony Menu

Usually this button would be the Turn ON/Turn OFF button. On the ILME-FX30 Sony it is a Zoom lever which helps zooming in and out while recording. In MENU there is an option to set its sensivity and speed.

• List of Sony E-mount cameras
• Sony FX3
• Sony A7S III

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