Olympus OM-D E-M1X vs Sony Cinema Line FX30
Olympus OM-D E-M1X Black
Olympus
39 Overall Score
vs
Sony Cinema Line FX30
Sony
97 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Olympus OM-D E-M1X Black
No customer feedback yet
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
Scores
Wedding Events
Photography
Video
Product Photography
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Travel
Youtube
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | — | Exmor R CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 50 MP★ | 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) | 18 fps | 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 | 0.14 kg★ | 0.65 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 570 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | — | HDMI Type-A |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Olympus OM-D E-M1X Black
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong burst (79th percentile)
- Strong sensor (74th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average affordability (27th 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
Olympus OM-D E-M1X Black
No current pricing available
Sony Cinema Line FX30
Verdict
Winner: Sony Cinema Line FX30
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 21 of 33 specs.
