Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 vs Sony Cinema Line FX30
Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 Black 2021
Sony Cinema Line FX30
What Buyers Say
Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 Black 2021
The Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 is widely praised as a compact, easy-to-use camera that delivers great image quality for its affordable price. Users love its portability, long battery life, and nostalgic point-and-shoot feel, making it ideal for travel and everyday photography. Some note limitations in low light and at full zoom, and a few mention the build feels cheap, but overall it's seen as excellent value.
Pros
- Compact and pocketable
- Easy to use
- Great image quality for price
- Long battery life
- Good value for money
Cons
- Poor low-light performance
- Weak performance at full zoom
- Feels cheaply built
- No SD card included
- Basic features only
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
| Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Exmor R CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 16 MP | 26 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 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) | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/2000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 1080p | 4K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 30 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | MOV, Linear PCM, JPEG | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 2.7" | 3"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.68 kg | 0.65 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 240 shots | 570 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB 2.0★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | — | HDMI Type-A |
| Hot Shoe | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 Black 2021
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong affordability (73rd percentile)
- Below average battery (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average af (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average sensor (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
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
Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 Black 2021 offers 4.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 19 of 33 specs.
