Sony a7C II vs Sony FX30

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a7C II 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

These cameras have different sensors. Sony a7C II has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor while Sony FX30 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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

Sony a7C II has a 33 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony FX30 has 26 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Sony a7C II has a 28 % larger resolution than Sony FX30. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Sony a7C II has a larger ISO-range than Sony FX30. Sony a7C II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Sony FX30 has 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 a7C II
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 a7C II can shoot up to 10 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 a7C II. 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 26% heavier than Sony a7C II and its 514 gr (or 1.13 lb).

Sony a7C II vs Sony FX30 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a7C II 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 a7C II	Sony FX30
Name	Sony a7C II	Sony FX30
Manufacturer	Sony	Sony
Release Date and Price	Sony a7C II	Sony FX30
Release Year	2023	2022
Release Date	2023-08-29	2022-09-28
MSRP	2199 USD	1799 USD
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Camera Type	Sony a7C II	Sony FX30
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Sensor	Sony a7C II	Sony FX30
Sensor Size	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Resolution	7008 x 4672 pixels	6192 x 4128 pixels
Megapixels	33 MP	26 MP
Image Processor	BIONZ R	BIONZ XR
Image	Sony a7C II	Sony FX30
ISO Range	100 - 51200	100 - 32000
White Balance Presets	7	8
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis))	Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis))
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	7 stops	5.5 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Sony a7C II	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	7559	759
Lens Mount	Sony E See Compatible Lenses	Sony E See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 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 a7C II	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	0.7x
Viewfinder Resolution	2359296	0
Photography features	Sony a7C II	Sony FX30
Frames per second	10 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	Yes	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 a7C II	Sony FX30
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4 H.264 H.265 XAVC-S XAVC-HS	N/A
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Sony a7C II	Sony FX30
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Sony a7C II	Sony FX30
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	Yes	Yes
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11ac (dual band) + Bluetooth)	Yes Built-in (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac)
Remote Control	Yes (wireless or smartphone)	Supported (no further information)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Sony a7C II	Sony FX30
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery charger	NP-FZ100
Battery Life (CIPA)	540 shots	570 shots
Width	127 mm	78 mm
Height	71 mm	130 mm
Depth	63 mm	85 mm
Weight	514 gram	646 gram