Olympus OM-D E-M5 vs Sony Cinema Line FX30
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Black
Sony Cinema Line FX30
What Buyers Say
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Black
The Olympus OMD EM5 delivers excellent image quality and build quality, especially when paired with fast lenses like the 12-40mm f2.8. Users praise the 5-axis image stabilization and compact size, but many find the menu system unintuitive and the control layout awkward. A significant learning curve is required to unlock its full potential.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Superb 5-axis image stabilization
- Great build quality
- Good low-light performance
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Unintuitive menu system
- Awkward button layout
- Small cramped controls
- Steep learning curve
- On/off switch in awkward spot
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
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS | Exmor R CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 16.100000381469727 MP | 26 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| Processor | TruePic VI | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | 35 | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF) |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 9 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 1080p | 4K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 1.4M dots | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 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-M5 Black
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong evf (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average af (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average sensor (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (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
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Black
No current pricing available
Sony Cinema Line FX30
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 33 specs.
