Sony Cinema Line FX30 vs Canon EOS M3612C021
Sony Cinema Line FX30
Canon EOS M3612C021 Silver 2019
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
Canon EOS M3612C021 Silver 2019
The Canon EOS M6 Mark II is widely praised as an excellent compact travel and vlogging camera, delivering outstanding image quality, fast autofocus, and intuitive controls. Enthusiasts appreciate the 32.5MP sensor and the ability to adapt EF lenses, while the small size and flip-up screen make it ideal for self-taping and street photography. However, common complaints include the lack of a built-in viewfinder, no weather sealing, and no in-body stabilization, which can be inconvenient for hiking and low-light use. Battery life is modest, and some users report software compatibility issues with newer Macs.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight body
- Excellent image quality (32.5MP)
- Fast and accurate autofocus (DPAF)
- Good video quality with 4K uncropped
- Intuitive controls and customizable dials
Cons
- No built-in viewfinder
- No weather sealing
- No in-body image stabilization (IBIS)
- Limited native EF-M lens selection
- Modest battery life
Scores
Specifications
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Canon EOS M3612C021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Exmor R CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 26 MP | 32.5 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | DIGIC 8 |
| 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★ | 14 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 129 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.65 kg | 0.50 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 570 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Type-C | — |
| HDMI | HDMI Type-A | HDMI |
| 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
Canon EOS M3612C021 Silver 2019
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sensor (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong evf (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.
