Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera

Camera: Sony FX30 (ILME-FX30B)

• Type: Mirrorless Cinema Camera.

• Sensor: 26.1MP APS-C (Super 35mm, 16:9 video) Exmor R BSI CMOS; ~20.1MP effective for video.

• Processor: BIONZ XR.

• Autofocus:Fast Hybrid AF, 495 phase-detection points (~90% coverage), 495 contrast-detection points.
  Real-Time Eye AF (humans, animals, birds), Real-Time Tracking with AI-based subject recognition.
  Focus Map, Focus Breathing Compensation (select Sony lenses), AF Assist for manual focus override.
  

• ISO Range: 100-32,000 (standard); Dual Base ISO (800/2500 in S-Log3).

• Video:UHD 4K 120p (6K oversampled, 1.62x crop at 100/120p), Full HD 120p (S&Q slow-motion).
  10-bit 4:2:2 internal (XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, XAVC S), 16-bit RAW output via HDMI.
  S-Cinetone, S-Log3, HLG; 14+ stops dynamic range (S-Log3).
  User LUTs (up to 16), three presets, applied to LCD/EVF/HDMI.
  Cine EI, Cine EI Quick, Flexible ISO modes for exposure control.
  

• Shooting Speed: Up to 26MP stills (3:2, 6192x4128), limited continuous shooting (no mechanical shutter).

• Display: 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen LCD, 2.36M dots.

• Viewfinder: None.

• Connectivity: Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth, USB-C (3.2 Gen 1), micro-HDMI, 3.5mm mic input, headphone output, timecode input (via optional VMC-BNCM1 adapter).

• Battery: NP-FZ100, ~570 shots (stills) or ~115 min (4K recording, CIPA rating).

• Weight: 646g (with battery and card); 951g (with XLR handle unit).

• Additional Features:5-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS) with Active Mode (digital + optical, ~5.5 stops CIPA).
  Dual CFexpress Type A/SDXC card slots (1x UHS-II).
  Tally lights, fan-assisted cooling for ~13 hours continuous recording.
  Cage-free design with five 1/4"-20 mounting points, dust- and moisture-resistant.
  Optional XLR-H1 handle unit (2x XLR inputs, 3.5mm mic input, physical audio controls).
  

Optional XLR Handle Unit (XLR-H1)

• Inputs: 2x XLR/TRS combo, 1x 3.5mm stereo mini-jack.

• Features: Physical audio gain controls, microphone holder, three additional 1/4"-20 mounting points.

• Weight: Adds ~305g to camera.

• Note: Included in ILME-FX30 kit, not in body-only ILME-FX30B.

Pros

• Affordable entry to Sony Cinema Line, with pro-grade 4K 120p, 10-bit, and S-Log3.

• Compact (646g) and rig-friendly with built-in mounting points, unlike a7 III or ZV-E10 II.

• Advanced AF (Eye AF, tracking) rivals Sony a1/FX3, ideal for dynamic shoots.

• 5-axis IBIS + Active Mode enables smooth handheld 4K, surpassing ZV-E10 II (no IBIS).

• Dual Base ISO (800/2500) and 14+ stops dynamic range excel in low-light and grading.