Sony Alpha FX30 - The new best entry-level cinema camera?
Sony FX30 vs. FX3 vs. a6600
With the FX30 , Sony has launched a new entry-level cinema camera. It comes with a newly developed 26 megapixel APS-C sensor and the body of the FX3. Find out what the camera can do and how it stacks up against the FX3 and a6600 in this video.
We've been using the Sony FX3 for almost a year now for our YouTube videos and benefit from the versatility of this cinema camera on every shoot. With the compact form factor, the many mounting points and the professional audio interface, it was the perfect entry into the world of cinema cameras - until now!
Because Sony has now launched its much more affordable brother, the FX30 . What this new camera can do and why it is probably the better choice for you, we clarify in this article!
Sony Cinema Line at a glance
But first, let's take a look at Sony's entire Cinema Line. In 2017, Sony introduced the VENICE, their first full-frame Cinema camera, setting a milestone in the film industry. Where previously only cameras with Super 35 sensors were used, filmmakers could now benefit from the full-frame look and particularly good low-light performance.
At over €40,000, however, it was anything but affordable, which is why Sony launched the FX9 in 2019 and the FX6 in 2020. This made the Cinema cameras not only more compact, but also usable by more filmmakers. However, there were still many people who preferred the form factor and price of an Alpha 7s, and the FX3 was born.
With the same sensor of the 7SIII and FX6, a completely new body, and firmware that combined the simplicity of the Alpha menu and the professional features from the Cinema world, the FX3 found great favor among filmmakers from a wide variety of fields. But even the FX3, at a whopping €4,700, is worth the money, but not an option for many, which is why the FX30 now offers an affordable alternative.