Z CAM E2C vs Sony Cinema Line FX30
Z CAM E2C
Sony Cinema Line FX30
What Buyers Say
Z CAM E2C
The Z CAM E2C is praised for its excellent value, good image quality, and sturdy build, making it a great budget-friendly cinema camera for beginners or remote use. However, users note issues like rolling shutter, noise in dark areas, and gimbal compatibility problems. Battery life is decent, and ProRes RAW recording is a standout feature.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good image quality
- Sturdy build quality
- ProRes RAW recording
- Beginner-friendly
Cons
- Rolling shutter issues
- Noise in dark areas
- Gimbal compatibility problems
- No AC adapter included
- Below average rolling shutter
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
| Z CAM E2C | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Exmor R CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 16.829999923706055 MP | 26 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 800 | 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) | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 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 | 1.3" | 3"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.67 kg | 0.65 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 570 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI Type-A |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Z CAM E2C
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong burst (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong video (78th percentile)
- Strong build (69th percentile)
- Below average sensor (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average display (30th 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
Z CAM E2C
No current pricing available
Sony Cinema Line FX30
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 19 of 33 specs.
