Sony FX 30
Sony
77 Overall Score
vs
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
OM System
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony FX 30
No customer feedback yet
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
88 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews
The OM System OM-1 Mark II is highly praised for its fast autofocus, especially for bird and wildlife photography, and its compact, lightweight design compared to full-frame cameras. Users appreciate the improved menu system and low-light performance, though some note the lack of an Auto mode and the absence of an included external battery charger as drawbacks. Overall, it is seen as a powerful and versatile camera, with a few minor complaints about accessories and learning curve.
Pros
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Compact and lightweight body
- Excellent low-light performance
- Intuitive menu system
- Great for bird and wildlife photography
Cons
- No Auto mode
- External battery charger not included
- Expensive external charger
- Learning curve for new users
- Rubber charging port cover may wear out
Autofocus performance 5
Build quality 4
Low light performance 3
Menu usability 2
Missing auto mode 2
Battery charger inclusion 2
Scores
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Video
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Youtube
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Sony FX 30 | OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Stacked BSI Live MOS |
| Size | aps-c | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 26 MP★ | 20.399999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | 800 | 200★ |
| Processor | — | TruePic X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 50 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 8 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps | 240 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | XAVC HS (HEVC/H.265), XAVC S, XAVC S-I | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.51 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 520 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Type-A | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony FX 30
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong burst (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sensor (94th percentile)94th %ile
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
- Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Sony FX 30
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 8 of 33 specs.
