Canon EOS M5
Sony FX30 Gray 2022
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS M5
The Canon EOS M5 is highly praised for its compact size, lightweight build, and excellent image quality. Users appreciate the mechanical controls and the 18-150mm lens as a versatile travel combo. Some note the lack of 4K video and silent mode, but overall it's considered a great value, especially with deals.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Excellent image quality
- Mechanical controls
- Versatile 18-150mm lens
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- No 4K video
- No silent mode
- No headphone jack
- No panoramic mode
- Plastic build
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
| Canon EOS M5 | Sony FX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 26 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC 7 | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | -1 to +18 EV | VideoPhase Detection: 495 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 9 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 1080p | 4K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | — | 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 | 2.4M dots | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.56 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 570 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | — | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2)★ |
| HDMI | — | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS M5
- Strong sensor (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong evf (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average build (12th percentile)12th %ile
Sony FX30 Gray 2022
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.
