Nextbase DVRS2RFCW vs Sony Cinema Line FX30
Nextbase DVRS2RFCW Black
Nextbase
21 Overall Score
vs
Sony Cinema Line FX30
Sony
98 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nextbase DVRS2RFCW Black
No customer feedback yet
Sony Cinema Line FX30
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
Scores
Wedding Events
Photography
Product Photography
Video
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Travel
Youtube
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nextbase DVRS2RFCW | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | โ | Exmor R CMOS |
| Size | โ | aps-c |
| Megapixels | โ | 26 MP★ |
| ISO Range | โ | 100★ |
| Processor | โ | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | โ | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF) |
| Eye AF | โ | โ★ |
| Animal AF | โ | โ★ |
| Subject Detection | โ | โ★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | โ | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | โ | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | โ | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | โ | โ★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 1080p | 4K★ |
| 4K FPS | โ | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | โ | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | โ | โ★ |
| Log Profile | โ | โ★ |
| RAW Video | โ | โ★ |
| Codec | โ | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | โ | 3"★ |
| Touchscreen | โ | โ★ |
| Articulating | โ | โ★ |
| EVF Resolution | โ | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | โ | โ★ |
| Weight | โ | 0.65 kg★ |
| Battery Life | โ | 570 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | โ | โ★ |
| Bluetooth | โ | โ★ |
| USB | โ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | โ | HDMI Type-A |
| Hot Shoe | โ | โ★ |
Pros & Cons
Nextbase DVRS2RFCW Black
- Strong affordability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
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
Pricing
Nextbase DVRS2RFCW Black
No current pricing available
Sony Cinema Line FX30
Verdict
Winner: Sony Cinema Line FX30
Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 25 of 33 specs.
