Sony FX30
vs Sony FX3
Both builds use the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II so you can pin one and flip the body in the simulator.
| Sony FX30 | Sony FX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor size | 23.3 × 15.5 mm | 35.6 × 23.8 mm |
| Crop factor | 1.55× | 1.01× |
| Sensor class | APS-C | Full Frame |
| Native mount | E | E |
| Aspect modes | 3:2 · 16:9 | 3:2 · 16:9 |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
Because the FX3 has the larger sensor, the same focal length reads wider on it. Here's the full-frame-equivalent and horizontal field of view for each at common focal lengths.
| Lens focal | FX30 (1.55×) | FX3 (1.01×) |
|---|---|---|
| 16mm | 25mm · 72.1° | 16mm · 96.1° |
| 24mm | 37mm · 51.8° | 24mm · 73.1° |
| 35mm | 54mm · 36.8° | 35mm · 53.9° |
| 50mm | 78mm · 26.2° | 51mm · 39.2° |
| 85mm | 132mm · 15.6° | 86mm · 23.7° |
What's the crop-factor difference between the FX30 and the FX3?
The FX30 is 1.55× and the FX3 is 1.01×. The FX3 is wider — with the same lens it captures roughly 53% more horizontal field of view than the FX30.
Do the FX30 and FX3 use the same lenses?
Yes — both are E mount, so any lens (or adapter) works identically on either.
Which is wider, the FX30 or the FX3?
The FX3. Its larger sensor (1.01× vs 1.55×) sees a wider field of view from any given focal length.