Sony FX30 vs Sony Alpha 6300

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      Specifications

      General Sony FX30 Sony Alpha 6300
      BrandSonySony
      ModelFX30Alpha 6300
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 6400
      MSRP$1799 body-only, $2199 with XLR adapter$1000/£1000/€1250 (body only), $1150/£1100/€1400 (w/16-50mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony FX30 Sony Alpha 6300
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.3 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels27 Megapixel25.0 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels26 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,000100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,400100 - 51,200
      Photo Sony FX30 Sony Alpha 6300
      ProcessorBIONZ XRBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6192 x 41286000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3:2 (4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000), 16:9 (6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 1688)
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatHEIF, JPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White Balance2500 to 9900K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      Focus Sony FX30 Sony Alpha 6300
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF, Touch AF & ShutterAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +20 EV-1 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points759425
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony FX30 Sony Alpha 6300
      Lens MountSony ESony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony FX30 Sony Alpha 6300
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyArticulatingTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,360k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony FX30 Sony Alpha 6300
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.07x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony FX30 Sony Alpha 6300
      Shutter TypeElectronic Rolling
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps11.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 21 Frames (Raw) / 44 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps
      Up to 6 fps
      Up to 3 fps
      Flash Sony FX30 Sony Alpha 6300
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync.
      Slow Sync.
      Red-eye reduction
      Hi-speed sync
      Wireless
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Sony FX30 Sony Alpha 6300
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation(1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      DXO Sony FX30 Sony Alpha 6300
      DxO Low Light ISO1437
      DxO Color Depth24.4
      DxO Dynamic Range13.7
      DxO Overall Score85
      Video Sony FX30 Sony Alpha 6300
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/4/8/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p from 1 to 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps
      XAVC S
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 up to 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p up to 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps
      XAVC Proxy
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080
      HD: 1280 x 720
      Video FormatsXAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      ProResRAW 16-Bit via HDMI
      4672 x 2628 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Tally/Front Recording Light
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit13 hours30 min
      Terminals Sony FX30 Sony Alpha 6300
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB (Timecode)
      1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony FX30 Sony Alpha 6300
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version5
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Imaging Edge Mobile
      Functionality: Adjust Settings, Remote Control
      *As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Sony FX30 Sony Alpha 6300
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Physical Sony FX30 Sony Alpha 6300
      Dimensions130 x 78 x 85 mm (5.11 x 3.06 x 3.33")120 x 67 x 49 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.93")
      Weight (inc. batteries)646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)404 g (0.89 lb / 14.25 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.6 x 6.1 x 5.3"6.2 x 5.7 x 5.2"
      Package Weight2.3 lb1.7 lb
      Power and Storage Sony FX30 Sony Alpha 6300
      Battery PackNP-FZ100NP-FW50
      Battery Life570 shots400 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SDSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony FX30 Sony Alpha 6300
      Self Timer 2, 5 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe on Camera Body
      5 x 1/4"-20 Female on Camera Body
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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