Sony FX30 vs Sony a9 III
Sony FX30 vs Sony a9 III
When comparing Sony a9 III and Sony FX30, which one is better?
1. Lens Mount
Both the Sony FX30 and Sony a9 III use the same lens mount; the Sony E. This means that you can use the same lenses on both cameras, as long as they cover the full sensor. Full format lenses will work on all cameras with the same mount.
Winner: Tied
2. Internal Raw Video Support
Neither Sony a9 III or Sony FX30 features internal raw video recording.
Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature
Regarding internal raw video: The ability to record raw video internally is becoming more and more common in cinema cameras, and this may or may not be an advantage depending on how you shoot. While raw offers the most flexibility, it also requires more powerful editing computers, faster memory cards and more storage.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sony FX30 and Sony a9 III:
| Sony FX30 | Sony a9 III | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Weight | Missing | 617 g |
| Internal Video Bit Depth | 10 bit | Missing |
| Dynamic Range | 13 stops | Missing |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Resolutions | Missing | 3840x2160 |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter | Global Shutter |
| Storage | Missing | SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I, CFexpress Type A |
| Wi-Fi | Missing | Yes |
| Film Camera or Still Camera | Cinema | Stills |
| Digital or analog | Digital | Digital |
| Bluetooth | Missing | Yes |
| Maximum Video Resolution | Missing | 3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD) |
| Internal Raw Video | No | No |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in ND Filter | No | No |
| Color | Missing | Black |
| Resolution (Megapixels) | Missing | 24.6 MP |
| Crop Factor | 1.6x | 1x |
| Streaming over USB | Yes | Yes |
| Image Output Formats | Missing | JPEG, RAW, HEIF |
| Autofocus | Missing | Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus |
| Sensor Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| External RAW Video Recording | Missing | Yes |
| Film Simulation Mode | Yes | Missing |