Sony has released new firmware for its video oriented FX3 and FX30 cameras. This is not the firmware updated that promises to add Shutter Angle feature that we have reported earlier though, that one is expected in September 2024!
Below are the changes and improvements that are coming with the new updates (Download for FX3 and Download for FX30)
Sony FX3 Firmware 5.0 and FX30 Firmware 4.0 Update Benefits and Improvements
- Allows you to upload camera images directly to the Creators' Cloud app
Notes:
- Make sure you have updated the Creators' App to the latest version (Ver.2.3.0 or later)
- Settings must be made in the Creators' App in advance. For more information, please visit the Creators' App support website
- Service may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators' Cloud support website
- Enables display of the Wi-Fi signal strength
- Fixes an issue where certain custom key operations may cause a restart
- Fixes an issue where the time may not be retained after a power restart
- Improves the exposure stability when using Extended ISO during movie recordings
- Improves the operational stability of the camera
| FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON | |  |  |
| Model | Sony FX30 | Sony FX3 |
| Sensor Resolution | 26.0 MP | 12.0 MP |
| Announced Date | 2022-09-28 | 2021-02-23 |
| Camera Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 32000( expands to 50-102400) | ISO 80 - 102400( expands to 50 - 409600) |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Image Stabil. | Sensor-shift ( up to 5.5 stops) | Sensor-shift ( up to 5.5 stops) |
| Eye Tracking Focus | | |
| Weight | 646g | 716g |
| Dimensions | 130 x 78 x 85mm | 130 x 78 x 85mm |
| Weather Sealing | | |
| Focus Points | 759 | 759 |
| Animal Eye Tracking | | |
| Minimum Shutter | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Maximum Shutter | 1/8000sec | 1/8000sec |
| Continuous Drive | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Max Video Reso | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Video fps at Max | 120p, 60p, 50p,30p,25p,24p | 120p, 60p, 50p,30p,25p,24p |
| Video Formats | XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
| High Speed Video | 240fps | 240fps |
| Max Video Mbps | 600 | 500 |
| Max Video Color Depth | 10bit | 10bit |
| Storage Slot | 2 | 2 |
| UHS Support | UHS-II | UHS-II |
| CFexpress Support | Type A | Type A |
| Battery Life | 570 | 600 |
| Battery Model | NP-FZ100 | NP-FZ100 |
| RAW Video | | |
| Webcam | | |
| Anti Flicker | | |
| Microphone Port | | |
| Headphone Port | | |
| Wifi | | |
| Weather Sealing | | |
| Timelapse | | |
| Screen Type | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
| LCD Size | 3.00" | 3.00" |
| Screen dots | 2360000 | 1440000 |
| Touch Screen | | |
| Viewfinder Type | None | None |
| NFC | | |
| Selfie Friendly Screen | | |
| Bluetooth | | |
| Full-size HDMI Port | | |
| Gyro data Stabilization | | |
| Price | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo |
