Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black 2020
Sony FX30 FX30 Gray 2022
What Buyers Say
Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black 2020
The Pentax K-3 Mark III and Sony A7 V receive overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers. Users praise the K-3 III as a worthy upgrade within the Pentax ecosystem, highlighting its improved autofocus, quieter shutter, and excellent image quality. The Sony A7 V is lauded for its fast shooting, advanced autofocus, and strong video features, with many calling it a powerful full-frame hybrid. A few minor cons include the lack of a built-in flash on the K-3 III and the absence of pre-capture on earlier Sony models, but overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Improved autofocus speed and accuracy
- Quieter shutter
- Customizable controls
- Good value for money
Cons
- No built-in flash (K-3 III)
- No GPS (K-3 III)
- No tilt screen (K-3 III)
- Mode lock easily bumped (K-3 III)
- No pre-capture on earlier Sony models
Sony FX30 FX30 Gray 2022
The Sony FX30 is overwhelmingly praised as a top-tier cinema camera for its price, delivering exceptional 4K image quality, reliable autofocus, and professional features like dual base ISO and XLR audio. Users highlight its value as a beginner-friendly yet powerful tool, though some note low-light limitations and missing viewfinder. A few negative experiences stem from open-box purchases with missing accessories and poor customer service, not the camera itself.
Pros
- Exceptional 4K image quality
- Reliable and fast autofocus
- Professional features at budget price
- Compact and lightweight design
- Good low-light performance
Cons
- No viewfinder
- Low light not as good as full-frame
- Open-box purchases missing accessories
- Battery life limited
- Rolling shutter could be better
Scores
Specifications
| Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III | Sony FX30 FX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 25.700000762939453 MP | 26 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | SAFOX 13 | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VideoPhase Detection: 495 |
| Eye AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264 | 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 | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | 1.6M dots | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.73 kg | 0.56 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 800 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black 2020
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
Sony FX30 FX30 Gray 2022
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sensor (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Sony FX30 FX30 Gray 2022 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.
