Sony FX30 vs Thinkware TWA-X500CABL
Sony FX30 Gray 2022
Sony
100 Overall Score
vs
Thinkware TWA-X500CABL Black
Thinkware
23 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony FX30 Gray 2022
88 out of 100 high confidence 66 reviews
The Sony FX30 is overwhelmingly praised as a top-tier cinema camera for its price, delivering superb image quality, excellent autofocus, and robust features like dual base ISO and XLR audio. Users highlight its value as a beginner-friendly yet professional-grade tool, with many noting it rivals more expensive models like the FX3. Minor criticisms include the lack of a viewfinder, a complicated menu system, and some software quirks, but these are largely overshadowed by its performance and versatility.
Pros
- Superb image quality
- Excellent autofocus
- Great value for price
- Dual base ISO
- XLR audio handle
Cons
- No viewfinder
- Complicated menu system
- Rolling shutter could be better
- No shutter angle option
- No open gate mode
Image quality 12
Value for money 10
Autofocus 5
Build quality 4
Overheating 3
Menu usability 3
Thinkware TWA-X500CABL Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Wedding Events
Photography
Product Photography
Video
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Travel
Youtube
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Sony FX30 | Thinkware TWA-X500CABL | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | โ |
| Size | aps-c | โ |
| Megapixels | 26 MP★ | โ |
| ISO Range | 100★ | โ |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | โ |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | VideoPhase Detection: 495 | โ |
| Eye AF | โ★ | โ |
| Animal AF | โ★ | โ |
| Subject Detection | โ★ | โ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | โ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | โ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | โ |
| Electronic Shutter | โ★ | โ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | โ |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | โ |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | โ |
| 10-bit | โ★ | โ |
| Log Profile | โ★ | โ |
| RAW Video | โ★ | โ |
| Codec | XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit, XAVC S, XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit, XAVC Proxy, ProResRAW 16-Bit | โ |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | โ |
| Touchscreen | โ★ | โ |
| Articulating | โ★ | โ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots★ | โ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | โ★ | โ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg★ | โ |
| Battery Life | 570 shots★ | โ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | โ★ | โ |
| Bluetooth | โ★ | โ |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2)★ | โ |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | โ |
| Hot Shoe | โ★ | โ |
Pros & Cons
Sony FX30 Gray 2022
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Thinkware TWA-X500CABL Black
- Strong affordability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average sensor (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony FX30 Gray 2022
Thinkware TWA-X500CABL Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony FX30
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 26 of 33 specs.
