OM System OM-D E-M5 Mark III vs Sony Cinema Line FX30
OM System OM-D E-M5 Mark III Silver 2018
Sony Cinema Line FX30
What Buyers Say
OM System OM-D E-M5 Mark III Silver 2018
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is overwhelmingly praised for its excellent image quality, compact size, and superb in-body image stabilization. Users highlight its weather sealing, fast autofocus, and vast lens selection as major advantages. A single verified negative review reports blurry and grainy photos, but the vast majority of users find it a versatile and capable camera for both beginners and enthusiasts.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Compact and portable size
- Superb in-body image stabilization
- Weather-sealed body
- Fast and improved autofocus
Cons
- Plastic body feels less premium to some
- Single report of blurry/grainy photos
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-D E-M5 Mark III | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Exmor R CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20 MP | 26 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | — | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| 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 | — | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | — | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | MP4 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | — | 3"★ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✓★ |
| Articulating | — | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.65 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 570 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | — | HDMI Type-A |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
OM System OM-D E-M5 Mark III Silver 2018
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong burst (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average sensor (33rd 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-D E-M5 Mark III Silver 2018
No current pricing available
Sony Cinema Line FX30
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 20 of 33 specs.
