Sony Cinema Line FX30
Fujifilm X-E1 Black
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
Fujifilm X-E1 Black
The Fuji X-E1 is a compact mirrorless camera that many users love for its retro design, lightweight build, and excellent image quality in good light. However, it has significant drawbacks: slow and noisy autofocus, especially in low light, a plasticky feel compared to higher-end Fuji models, and average photo quality that can be noisy even at low ISO. While it's praised for making photography fun again and being a great travel companion, it's not ideal for action shots or those seeking tack-sharp images.
Pros
- Retro design and aesthetics
- Lightweight and compact
- Excellent image quality in good light
- Good low-light performance up to ISO 6400
- Intuitive manual controls and dials
Cons
- Slow and noisy autofocus
- Poor autofocus in low light
- Plasticky build quality
- Loose dials lacking precision
- No ISO dial on body
Scores
Specifications
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Fujifilm X-E1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Exmor R CMOS | X-Trans CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 26 MP★ | 16.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | EXR Processing Pro |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF) | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 6 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 24 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | 2.8" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.65 kg★ | 0.86 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
Fujifilm X-E1 Black
- Strong evf (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong sensor (78th percentile)
- Below average video (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 23 of 33 specs.
