Sony Cinema Line FX30
Fujifilm X-E1 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
Fujifilm X-E1 Black
The Fuji X-E1 is a compact mirrorless camera that many users love for its retro design, lightweight build, and excellent image quality in good light. However, it has significant drawbacks: slow and noisy autofocus, especially in low light, a plasticky feel compared to higher-end Fuji models, and average photo quality that can be noisy even at low ISO. While it's praised for making photography fun again and being a great travel companion, it's not ideal for action shots or those seeking tack-sharp images.
Pros
- Retro design and aesthetics
- Lightweight and compact
- Excellent image quality in good light
- Good low-light performance up to ISO 6400
- Intuitive manual controls and dials
Cons
- Slow and noisy autofocus
- Poor autofocus in low light
- Plasticky build quality
- Loose dials lacking precision
- No ISO dial on body
Scores
Specifications
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Fujifilm X-E1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Exmor R CMOS | X-Trans CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 26 MP★ | 16.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | EXR Processing Pro |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF) | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 6 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 24 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | 2.8" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.65 kg★ | 0.86 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
Fujifilm X-E1 Black
- Strong evf (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong sensor (78th percentile)
- Below average video (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sony Cinema Line FX30 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 23 of 33 specs.
