Z CAM E2C vs Sony FX30
Z CAM E2C
Sony FX30 Gray 2022
What Buyers Say
Z CAM E2C
The Z CAM E2C is praised for its excellent value, good image quality, and sturdy build, making it a great budget-friendly cinema camera for beginners or remote use. However, users note issues like rolling shutter, noise in dark areas, and gimbal compatibility problems. Battery life is decent, and ProRes RAW recording is a standout feature.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good image quality
- Sturdy build quality
- ProRes RAW recording
- Beginner-friendly
Cons
- Rolling shutter issues
- Noise in dark areas
- Gimbal compatibility problems
- No AC adapter included
- Below average rolling shutter
Sony FX30 Gray 2022
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
Scores
Specifications
| Z CAM E2C | Sony FX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 16.829999923706055 MP | 26 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 800 | 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) | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | โ | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | โ | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | โ | โ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | โ | โ |
| Log Profile | โ | โ |
| RAW Video | โ | โ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | 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 | 1.3" | 3"★ |
| Touchscreen | โ | โ★ |
| Articulating | โ | โ★ |
| EVF Resolution | โ | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | โ | โ★ |
| Weight | 0.67 kg | 0.56 kg★ |
| Battery Life | โ | 570 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | โ | โ |
| Bluetooth | โ | โ★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | โ | โ★ |
Pros & Cons
Z CAM E2C
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong burst (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong video (78th percentile)
- Strong build (69th percentile)
- Below average sensor (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th 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
Sony FX30 Gray 2022 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 19 of 33 specs.
