Sony a6700 vs Sony FX30 — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Sony · Mirrorless · 26 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Sony a6700
77
SCORE
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Sony · Mirrorless · 26 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Sony FX30
80
WINNER
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Sony a6700 is the lighter carry for everyday photography, at 493 g against 646 g for the Sony FX30. Both are mirrorless cameras, and the a6700 arrived in July 2023, a year after the FX30's September 2022 launch. The FX30 is wider and deeper at 78 x 130 x 85 mm, while the a6700 keeps a slimmer 122 x 69 x 64 mm profile. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2023 | 2022 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
July 12, 2023 | September 28, 2022 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 122 x 69 x 64 mm | 78 x 130 x 85 mm |
| Camera weight | 493 g | 646 g |
| Optics | 77/100 | 78/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsShooting wide open in bright daylight favours the FX30, which offers a top shutter speed of 1/8000 second against 1/4000 on the a6700. The a6700 answers with two stills-friendly advantages. Its electronic viewfinder gives 2360000 dots for eye-level framing, and its 11 fps burst edges the FX30's 10 fps for action sequences. The FX30 has no viewfinder, so framing happens on the rear screen. Cropping a distant bird keeps the same pixel count from either body, because both record 26 MP images with an APS-C CMOS sensor and the Bionz XR processor. Both use the Sony E mount, so one lens collection serves either body. The autofocus system covers 759 points on each, and both offer in-body stabilisation plus a native ISO range of 100 to 32000. The FX30 also offers an expanded ISO ceiling of 102400. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
26 MP050 | 26 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6192 x 4128 | 6192 x 4128 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
23 x 15.5 | 23.4 x 15.6 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
11 fps045 | 10 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Sony E | Sony E |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Bionz XR | Bionz XR |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 4:3 |  3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
320003003280000 | 320003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
5030200 | 10030200 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 800080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
7590300 | 7590300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder dots | 236000009900000 | N/A |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
— | 1024003003280000 |
| Video | 91/100 | 77/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe a6700 is the pick if you shoot interval work, because timelapse is built in and the FX30 has no equivalent feature. Both record up to 4K, and both reach 120 fps as their top frame rate for slow motion, whether you are slowing a gymnast's routine or a bird taking flight. Their codec sets overlap, with XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264 and H.265 supported on each. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
120 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | No |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MOV, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I |
| Features | 83/100 | 85/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe FX30's rear screen is the better monitoring tool, with 2360000 dots against 1036800 on the a6700, more than twice the dots for checking focus and exposure between takes. Both screens are 3-inch touch panels that flip out for low angles or self-recording. Both bodies are weather-sealed and carry Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and neither includes GPS or a built-in flash, so photos cannot be tagged with location data in camera. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
✗ | ✗ |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen type | LCD | TFT LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10368001150001500000 | 23600001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 43/100 | 76/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe FX30 offers more storage flexibility for long shoots, with dual card slots that accept CFexpress Type A alongside SD. The a6700 takes a single SD card with UHS-II speed. Their power arrangements match, with both running the NP-FZ100 battery at a 570-shot rating and both charging over USB, so one charger serves either body. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS II Compatible) | SD, CFexpress Type A |
| Dual memory card slots | No |  Yes |
| Battery type | NP-FZ100 | NP-FZ100 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
570 shots1505000 | 570 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the a6700 if you photograph more than you film. Its electronic viewfinder, built-in timelapse and lighter body suit travel, walk-around and event shooting. Choose the FX30 for video-led work, where the 2360000-dot screen, dual slots with CFexpress Type A and 1/8000 second shutter earn their place on a rig. Both share the Sony E mount, 26 MP resolution and the NP-FZ100 battery, so lenses and spares carry across.