Fujifilm X-E2S Black 2016
Sony Cinema Line FX30
What Buyers Say
Fujifilm X-E2S Black 2016
Users generally love this camera for its compact size, excellent image quality, and classic rangefinder design, making it a great travel and walk-around companion. However, several reviewers noted significant drawbacks, including poor EVF visibility, short battery life, and a tripod mount that blocks battery access. While some found autofocus improved, others were disappointed, and the small grip was a minor complaint.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Excellent image quality
- Classic rangefinder design
- Great travel companion
- Customizable controls
Cons
- Poor EVF visibility
- Short battery life
- Tripod mount blocks battery access
- Small grip
- Disappointing autofocus speed
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
| Fujifilm X-E2S | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | X-Trans CMOS II | Exmor R CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 16.299999237060547 MP | 26 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| Processor | EXR Processor II | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 77Phase Detection: 15 | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF) |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 7 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 1080p | 4K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 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 | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.50 kg | 0.65 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 570 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | — | HDMI Type-A |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Fujifilm X-E2S Black 2016
- Strong evf (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (79th percentile)
- Strong sensor (78th percentile)
- Strong burst (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- 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
Fujifilm X-E2S Black 2016
No current pricing available
Sony Cinema Line FX30
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 21 of 33 specs.
