# Sony FX30

Cinema camera · 26MP APS-C back-illuminated CMOS · profile confidence: **high** · source: sony.com — FX30 specifications

## Video modes

| Resolution | Frame rates | Aspect | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4K | 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 | 16:9 | Oversampled from 6K at up to 30 FPS |
| 4K | 100, 120 | 16:9 | Recorded with a crop |
| 1080p | 24, 25, 30, 50, 60, 100, 120, 200, 240 | 16:9 |  |

## Stabilization

- **SteadyShot Off** (strength 0/3)
- **SteadyShot Standard (IBIS)** (strength 2/3)
- **SteadyShot Active** (strength 2/3) — crops the image

## Color profiles

- **S-Cinetone** — 10-bit — Sony's cinema look, ready to publish.
- **S-Log3 (S-Gamut3.Cine)** — 10-bit, log (for grading)
- **Standard** — 10-bit

## Field of view

Lens-dependent (interchangeable-lens body).

## Exposure

- ISO range: 100–32000 (recommended ceilings — bright: 800, normal: 2500, low light: 12800)
- Manual shutter: yes
- Aperture: variable (lens-dependent)
- Built-in ND: no

## Notable

- **Dual base ISO** — A second native sensitivity means clean footage in dim light without pushing the image.
- **XLR audio handle** — Professional audio inputs built into the included handle — no separate recorder.
- **Active cooling** — Records long takes without overheating, unlike most mirrorless bodies.

Strengths: Cinema-grade codecs; Dual base ISO; Active cooling; XLR audio; S-Cinetone.
Weaknesses: No viewfinder; Video-only design; Needs fast, expensive cards.

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