Sony Cinema Line FX30 vs Thinkware Multiplexer TWA-MB100
Sony Cinema Line FX30
Sony
98 Overall Score
vs
Thinkware Multiplexer TWA-MB100
Thinkware
17 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Thinkware Multiplexer TWA-MB100
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Wedding Events
Photography
Product Photography
Video
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Travel
Youtube
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Thinkware Multiplexer TWA-MB100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Exmor R 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 | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF) | 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★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | โ |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | โ |
| 10-bit | โ★ | โ |
| Log Profile | โ★ | โ |
| RAW Video | โ★ | โ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | 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 | 0.65 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 570 shots★ | โ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | โ★ | โ |
| Bluetooth | โ★ | โ |
| USB | USB Type-C | โ |
| HDMI | HDMI Type-A | โ |
| Hot Shoe | โ★ | โ |
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
Thinkware Multiplexer TWA-MB100
- Below average build (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sony Cinema Line FX30
Thinkware Multiplexer TWA-MB100
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony Cinema Line FX30
Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 24 of 33 specs.
