Sony FX30 vs ADVENT ADVGEN40A4
Sony FX30 Gray 2022
Sony
100 Overall Score
vs
ADVENT ADVGEN40A4
ADVENT
15 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
ADVENT ADVGEN40A4
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Wedding Events
Photography
Product Photography
Video
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Travel
Youtube
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Sony FX30 | ADVENT ADVGEN40A4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
ADVENT ADVGEN40A4
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony FX30
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 26 of 33 specs.