Sony Cinema Line FX30 vs Z CAM E2
Sony Cinema Line FX30
Z CAM E2
What Buyers Say
Sony Cinema Line FX30
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
Z CAM E2
The Z Cam E2 is praised for its value, form factor, low-light performance, and responsive company support, but users report issues with autofocus reliability, menu complexity, and customer service. While many find it a capable production tool for the price, some express frustration with specific problems and support responses.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Compact form factor
- Excellent low-light performance
- Responsive company support
- Versatile recording options
Cons
- Unreliable autofocus
- Complex menus
- Poor customer service
- Background noise in audio
- Counterintuitive button placement
Scores
Specifications
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Z CAM E2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Exmor R CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 26 MP★ | 10.279999732971191 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 160 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF) | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps | 240 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265, ProRes 422 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | 1.3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.65 kg★ | 0.76 kg |
| Battery Life | 570 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | HDMI Type-A | HDMI 2.0 |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony Cinema Line FX30
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Z CAM E2
- Strong burst (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong video (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (69th percentile)
- Below average sensor (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 33 specs.