Who is the Sony - FX30 for?
Budget-tier camcorder. The 63.8 score sits in C-tier (58–67) — the formula flags meaningful weaknesses against premium peers.
Reasonable if cost is the deciding factor and the spec weaknesses don’t matter for your use. Check the spec table carefully before buying.
Mars Score is computed from 7 measured specs against the transparent formula for the camcorders category. No editorial picks, no paid placement.
Sony - FX30: advantages & disadvantages
Measured against every camcorders we track, here is where the Sony - FX30 pulls ahead — and where it gives ground.
- ▲Weight: 646 g — well above the typical camcorders.
- ▼Optical zoom: 0 — among the weakest in the camcorders category.
Pros are specs scoring ≥75% of the category normalization range. Cons are ≤35%. Derived from the Mars Score formula — no hand-curated lists.
At a glance
- Max video
- 4K120
- Optical zoom
- 0
- Sensor size
- APS-C
- Weight
- 646g
All specifications
Video
- Max video
- 4K120
- Optical zoom
- 0
- Sensor size?
- APS-C
Audio
- XLR input
- false
- Headphone jack
- true
Design
- Weight
- 646 g
- Articulating screen
- true
Hands-on coverage
Editorial pieces from the vsMars team that cover the Sony - FX30.
Latest from the lab
All lab reports →Popular comparisons featuring the Sony - FX30
The 12 closest matchups in the Camcorders category, sorted by Mars Score proximity — the fights most worth your time.
How Sony - FX30 fits the Camcorders field
Sony - FX30 is listed in the Camcorders catalog with a Mars Score of 63.8. It currently ranks 8 of 16 products in this category by Mars Score.This page is most useful when you match the product's strongest measurable specifications to your own workload instead of treating one number as a universal recommendation.
Key specifications to check
- Max video
- 4K120
- Optical zoom
- 0
- Sensor size
- APS-C
- Weight
- 646 g
Values are shown exactly as stored in the current catalog. A dash means the value is not available; it is not a zero and is not treated as a win or loss.
Who should consider it?
Start with the priorities represented by max video, optical zoom, sensor size. Buyers who value those dimensions should compare this product against the closest same-category alternatives below, then verify regional pricing, warranty, and configuration before purchase.
Closest alternatives
Frequently asked
What is the Mars Score for Sony - FX30?+
Sony - FX30 scores 63.8 on the transparent Mars Score formula for camcorders, computed from its published specs against the category's weighted normalization.
What category does Sony - FX30 belong to?+
Sony - FX30 is a Sony camcorder catalogued in the Camcorders category.
When was Sony - FX30 released?+
Sony - FX30 was released on 2022-09-28.
What is the max video of Sony - FX30?+
Sony - FX30 has a max video of 4K120.
What is the optical zoom of Sony - FX30?+
Sony - FX30 has a optical zoom of 0.
What is the sensor size of Sony - FX30?+
Sony - FX30 has a sensor size of APS-C.