Sony Cinema Line FX30
Olympus PEN Lite E-PL7 DZK White
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
Olympus PEN Lite E-PL7 DZK White
This camera is widely praised for its vintage design, lightweight build, and ease of use, especially for beginners. Users love the image quality, the included dual lens kit, and the convenient Wi-Fi app for remote shooting and photo transfer. However, one verified buyer found it heavy with poor image quality and regretted the purchase, and the Japanese factory setting may require a language change for non-Japanese speakers.
Pros
- Vintage design
- Lightweight and portable
- Great image quality
- Easy to use for beginners
- Dual lens kit included
Cons
- Heavy for some users
- Poor image quality for some
- Japanese factory language setting
- Expensive dedicated cover
- Zoom lens limited reach
Scores
Specifications
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Olympus PEN Lite E-PL7 DZK | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Exmor R CMOS | MOS |
| Size | aps-c | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 26 MP★ | 16 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | — |
| 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★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | — |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.65 kg | 0.33 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
Olympus PEN Lite E-PL7 DZK White
- Strong af (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average sensor (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sony Cinema Line FX30 offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 21 of 33 specs.
