Sony Cinema Line FX30
Nikon NIKKOR Z20121
What Buyers Say
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
Nikon NIKKOR Z20121
The Nikon 40mm f/2 SE lens is widely praised for its compact size, lightweight design, and fast autofocus, making it a favorite for everyday and street photography. Users appreciate the beautiful rendering and value for money, though some note it is not as sharp as the S-line lenses and lacks a lens hood. A few complaints mention misleading packaging and a back-focus issue, but overall sentiment is positive.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Fast autofocus
- Beautiful image rendering
- Great value for money
- Ideal for street photography
Cons
- Not as sharp as S-line lenses
- No lens hood included
- Back-focus issue reported
- Misleading packaging (non-SE version sent)
- Slower autofocus compared to 28mm SE
Scores
Specifications
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Nikon NIKKOR Z20121 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Exmor R CMOS | — |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 26 MP★ | — |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF) | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | — |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.65 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 570 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB Type-C | — |
| HDMI | HDMI Type-A | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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
Nikon NIKKOR Z20121
- Strong af (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sony Cinema Line FX30
Nikon NIKKOR Z20121
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 21 of 33 specs.
