Sony Cinema Line FX30 vs Vimose B01
Sony Cinema Line FX30
Sony
97 Overall Score
vs
Vimose B01 Anthracite
Vimose
39 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony Cinema Line FX30
88 out of 100 high confidence 66 reviews
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
Image quality 12
Value for money 10
Autofocus 5
Build quality 4
Overheating 3
Menu usability 3
Vimose B01 Anthracite
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Wedding Events
Photography
Product Photography
Video
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Travel
Youtube
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Vimose B01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Exmor R CMOS | — |
| Size | aps-c | — |
| Megapixels | 26 MP★ | — |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | — |
| 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★ | — |
| 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"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.65 kg | 0.58 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
Vimose B01 Anthracite
- Strong affordability (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (68th percentile)
- Below average sensor (33rd percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony Cinema Line FX300.040score per dollar
vs
Vimose B01 Anthracite1.490score per dollar
Vimose B01 Anthracite offers 37.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony Cinema Line FX30
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 20 of 33 specs.
