OM System OM-3 vs Sony Cinema Line FX30
OM System OM-3 Black 2025
Sony Cinema Line FX30
What Buyers Say
OM System OM-3 Black 2025
The OM-3 is widely praised as a compact, powerful, and fun camera that excels in still photography, with users loving its retro design, fast autofocus, and computational features. However, a significant recurring complaint is severe video oversharpening that ruins 10-bit and log footage, forcing workarounds. A few users also reported water damage not covered by warranty and inconsistent sharpness with telephoto lenses. Overall, it's a beloved camera for enthusiasts, but video shooters should be cautious.
Pros
- compact and lightweight
- fast and accurate autofocus
- retro design
- excellent computational features
- great image quality
Cons
- severe video oversharpening
- water damage not covered by warranty
- inconsistent sharpness with telephoto lenses
- no hand grip
- limited battery life
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
Scores
Specifications
| OM System OM-3 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | Exmor R CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.399999618530273 MP | 26 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| Processor | TruePic X | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 1053 | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF) |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.65 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 570 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI Type-A |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
OM System OM-3 Black 2025
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong evf (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
OM System OM-3 Black 2025
No current pricing available
Sony Cinema Line FX30
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 5 of 33 specs.
