Canon EOS 750D vs Sony FX30

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 750D and Sony FX30. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS 750D is manufacturered by Canon but Sony FX30 is from Sony. Both Canon and Sony are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Canon EOS 750D is a DSLR camera while Sony FX30 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 750D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Sony FX30 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)

Resolution

Canon EOS 750D has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony FX30 has 26 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Sony FX30 has a 7 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 750D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Sony FX30 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 750D. Sony FX30 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Canon EOS 750D has 100 to 12800.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 750D
Lens compatibility chart for Sony FX30

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 750D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Sony FX30 can shoot up to 1 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS 750D. Unfortunately Sony FX30 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Sony FX30 weighs 646 gr (equal to 1.42 lb) which is 16% heavier than Canon EOS 750D and its 555 gr (or 1.22 lb).

Canon EOS 750D vs Sony FX30 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 750D and Sony FX30, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Canon EOS 750D	Sony FX30
Name	Canon EOS 750D	Sony FX30
Manufacturer	Canon	Sony
Release Date and Price	Canon EOS 750D	Sony FX30
Release Year	2015	2022
Release Date	2015-02-06	2022-09-28
MSRP	749 USD	1799 USD
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Camera Type	Canon EOS 750D	Sony FX30
Camera Type	DSLR	Mirrorless
Sensor	Canon EOS 750D	Sony FX30
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Resolution	6000 x 4000 pixels	6192 x 4128 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	26 MP
Image Processor	DIGIC 6	BIONZ XR
Image	Canon EOS 750D	Sony FX30
ISO Range	100 - 12800	100 - 32000
White Balance Presets	8	8
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis))
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	5.5 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Canon EOS 750D	Sony FX30
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch	Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	19	759
Lens Mount	Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses	Sony E See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm	APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Canon EOS 750D	Sony FX30
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated	Fully articulated
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1040000	N/A
Touch screen	Yes	Yes
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentamirror)	No Viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	0	0
Photography features	Canon EOS 750D	Sony FX30
Frames per second	5 fps	1 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Built-in Flash Range	12 meters	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	No	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial	Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Partial Average
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	N/A
Videography features	Canon EOS 750D	Sony FX30
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	N/A
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Canon EOS 750D	Sony FX30
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Canon EOS 750D	Sony FX30
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	No	Yes
Wireless	Yes Built-in	Yes Built-in (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac)
Remote Control	Yes (wired or via smartphone)	Supported (no further information)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Canon EOS 750D	Sony FX30
Enviromentally sealed	No	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	LP-E17 lithium-ion battery @ charger	NP-FZ100
Battery Life (CIPA)	440 shots	570 shots
Width	132 mm	78 mm
Height	101 mm	130 mm
Depth	78 mm	85 mm
Weight	555 gram	646 gram