Sony a6700 vs Sony FX30

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a6700 and Sony FX30. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Sony APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Sony a6700 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony FX30 has 26 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 32000.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a6700
Lens compatibility chart for Sony FX30

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a6700 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Sony FX30 can shoot up to 1 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Sony a6700. Unfortunately Sony FX30 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Sony FX30 weighs 646 gr (equal to 1.42 lb) which is 31% heavier than Sony a6700 and its 493 gr (or 1.09 lb).

Sony a6700 vs Sony FX30 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a6700 and Sony FX30, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Sony a6700	Sony FX30
Name	Sony a6700	Sony FX30
Manufacturer	Sony	Sony
Release Date and Price	Sony a6700	Sony FX30
Release Year	2023	2022
Release Date	2023-07-12	2022-09-28
MSRP	1399 USD	1799 USD
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Camera Type	Sony a6700	Sony FX30
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Sensor	Sony a6700	Sony FX30
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Resolution	6192 x 4128 pixels	6192 x 4128 pixels
Megapixels	26 MP	26 MP
Image Processor	BIONZ XR	BIONZ XR
Image	Sony a6700	Sony FX30
ISO Range	100 - 32000	100 - 32000
White Balance Presets	10	8
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis))	Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis))
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	5 stops	5.5 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Sony a6700	Sony FX30
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	759	759
Lens Mount	Sony E See Compatible Lenses	Sony E See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm	APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Sony a6700	Sony FX30
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated	Fully articulated
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1036800	N/A
Touch screen	Yes	Yes
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	No Viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	2360000	0
Photography features	Sony a6700	Sony FX30
Frames per second	11 fps	1 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	No
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	No	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Partial Average
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	N/A
Videography features	Sony a6700	Sony FX30
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	H.264 H.265 XAVC-S XAVC-HS	N/A
Video resolution	3840 x 2160	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Sony a6700	Sony FX30
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Sony a6700	Sony FX30
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	Yes	Yes
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11ac MIMO 2x2)	Yes Built-in (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac)
Remote Control	Yes (via App)	Supported (no further information)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Sony a6700	Sony FX30
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-FZ100	NP-FZ100
Battery Life (CIPA)	570 shots	570 shots
Width	122 mm	78 mm
Height	69 mm	130 mm
Depth	64 mm	85 mm
Weight	493 gram	646 gram