Sony Cinema Line FX30 vs OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark II
Sony Cinema Line FX30
OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark II Silver 2015
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
OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark II Silver 2015
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II is widely praised for its compact size, excellent in-body 5-axis image stabilization, and solid build quality. While it lacks weather sealing and 4K video, users appreciate its value for money, versatile micro 4/3 lens system, and overall image quality. The camera is best suited for enthusiasts who don't mind a learning curve, as its small size leads to some ergonomic trade-offs like limited external controls and shorter battery life compared to DSLRs.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight size
- Excellent in-body 5-axis image stabilization
- Great image quality for the price
- Large and bright electronic viewfinder
- Solid build quality
Cons
- No weather sealing
- No 4K video recording
- Shorter battery life compared to DSLRs
- Limited external controls due to small size
- Noticeable noise at higher ISOs
Scores
Specifications
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 | OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Exmor R CMOS | MOS |
| Size | aps-c | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 26 MP★ | 16 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | TruePic VII |
| 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★ | 8.5 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/4 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots★ | 2.3M 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 | — |
| 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
OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark II Silver 2015
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong evf (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong af (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average sensor (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 33 specs.
