Sony Cinema Line FX30
OM System OM-D E-M5 Black
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
OM System OM-D E-M5 Black
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is highly praised for its image quality, which rivals APS-C DSLRs, and its compact size makes it a versatile everyday camera. Users highlight the excellent IBIS, dynamic range, and the ability to use a wide range of lenses, including adapted vintage glass. The camera has a learning curve but rewards with stunning results once customized.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Compact and portable size
- Superb in-body image stabilization
- Wide lens compatibility
- Great dynamic range
Cons
- Learning curve for customization
- Battery life with EVF use
- Short bulb timer on some models
Scores
Specifications
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 | OM System OM-D E-M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Exmor R CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 26 MP★ | 16 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 200 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | TruePic VI |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF) | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 9 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | — |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots★ | 1.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.65 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 570 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB Type-C | — |
| HDMI | HDMI Type-A | — |
| 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
OM System OM-D E-M5 Black
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong evf (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average af (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average sensor (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average video (25th percentile)
Pricing
Sony Cinema Line FX30
OM System OM-D E-M5 Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 33 specs.
