Olympus OM-D E-M1X vs Sony FX30
Olympus OM-D E-M1X Black
Olympus
39 Overall Score
vs
Sony FX30 Gray 2022
Sony
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Olympus OM-D E-M1X Black
No customer feedback yet
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
Scores
Wedding Events
Photography
Product Photography
Video
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Travel
Youtube
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony FX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | โ | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 50 MP★ | 26 MP |
| ISO Range | โ | 100★ |
| Processor | โ | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | โ | VideoPhase Detection: 495 |
| Eye AF | โ | โ★ |
| Animal AF | โ | โ★ |
| Subject Detection | โ | โ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 18 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | โ | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | โ | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | โ | โ★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | โ | 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 | 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 | โ | 3"★ |
| Touchscreen | โ | โ★ |
| Articulating | โ | โ★ |
| EVF Resolution | โ | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | โ | โ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.56 kg |
| Battery Life | โ | 570 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | โ | โ★ |
| Bluetooth | โ | โ★ |
| USB | โ | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2)★ |
| HDMI | โ | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | โ | โ★ |
Pros & Cons
Olympus OM-D E-M1X Black
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong burst (79th percentile)
- Strong sensor (74th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
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
Pricing
Olympus OM-D E-M1X Black
No current pricing available
Sony FX30 Gray 2022
Verdict
Winner: Sony FX30
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 22 of 33 specs.
