Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2 vs Sony Cinema Line FX30
Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2 Blue 2022
Sony Cinema Line FX30
What Buyers Say
Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2 Blue 2022
The Kodak PixPro WPZ2 is a well-received waterproof camera, praised for its rugged build, ease of use, and good photo quality for the price. Users found it ideal for beach, snorkeling, and travel adventures, with many noting the value for money. Some criticisms include mediocre battery life, a dated LCD screen, and occasional Wi-Fi connectivity issues, but overall sentiment is positive.
Pros
- Waterproof and rugged
- Great value for money
- Easy to use
- Good photo quality
- Wi-Fi transfer feature
Cons
- Mediocre battery life
- Outdated LCD screen
- Wi-Fi connectivity issues
- App requires airplane mode trick
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 WPZ2 | 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) | 6 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 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 | H.264/MOV | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 2.7" | 3"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.65 kg |
| Battery Life | 2000 shots★ | 570 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB 2.0 micro-B★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | — | HDMI Type-A |
| Hot Shoe | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2 Blue 2022
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (66th percentile)
- Below average af (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average sensor (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average video (25th 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
Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2 Blue 2022 offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 19 of 33 specs.
