Canon EOS C80 vs Sony Cinema Line FX30
Canon EOS C80 Black 2025
Sony Cinema Line FX30
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS C80 Black 2025
The Canon C80 is widely praised for its exceptional image quality, dynamic range, and versatile features like internal NDs and 6K RAW, making it a favorite among filmmakers and one-man-band operators. Users appreciate its lightweight design and performance in various shooting conditions, though some note the buttons feel cheap and there are minor compatibility issues with gimbals. Overall, it's seen as a fantastic cinema camera with a few trade-offs.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- Great dynamic range
- Internal ND filters
- 6K RAW recording
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Cheap-feeling buttons
- Dual SD card limitation
- Gimbal compatibility issues
- No Super 16 mode
- Not for photography
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
| Canon EOS C80 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI Stacked CMOS | Exmor R CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 19.049999237060547 MP | 26 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC DV7 | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Continuous-Servo AF, One-Shot AF, Manual Focus, Focus Lock AF Ar | 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 | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 180 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC S, XF-HEVC S | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.5"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.30 kg | 0.65 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 570 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI Type-A |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS C80 Black 2025
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average sensor (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
Canon EOS C80 Black 2025
No current pricing available
Sony Cinema Line FX30
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 8 of 33 specs.
