Sony FX30 Gray 2022
Sony
97 Overall Score
vs
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Black 2017
Olympus
56 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
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Black 2017
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Product Photography
Video
Photography
Beginner
Youtube
Wedding Events
Streaming
Vlogging
Sports Wildlife
Travel
Specifications
| Sony FX30 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Size | aps-c | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 26 MP★ | 16.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | TruePic VIII |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | VideoPhase Detection: 495 | Contrast Detection: 121 |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 8.600000381469727 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit, XAVC S, XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit, XAVC Proxy, ProResRAW 16-Bit | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg | 0.36 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 570 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2)★ | — |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony FX30 Gray 2022
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Black 2017
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong evf (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average build (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average sensor (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Sony FX30 Gray 2022
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Black 2017
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony FX30
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.
