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FX30 seems like a great camera for filmmakers who are going to set up shots and do their own lighting. For run and gun weddings, I agree that the 12 MP Full Frame is going to be tough to beat. I filmed weddings on the A7sII and A7iii for years with few issues and effectively no grain issues.

I am mainly a filmmaker. I think I've taken 5 maybe 10 pictures with my A7iv. The FX30 is more fitting to my needs. So, I'm selling my A7iv for the FX30. A couple more reasons why are 1) the timecode output. Which is very important for filmmaking. 2) Recording externally in 16-bit RAW video. Which is good for visual effects. Having worked on over 40 feature films as a visual effects artist, I will take advantage of the 16-bit output on many occasions.

Remember when you calculate AF points the FX30 are spread across a smaller area, so its not necessarily going to worse the A7S3

Nice job! A7siii with 16-35 PZ for real estate/architectural videos, light setup with great low light performance. Just picked up the FX30 as a 2nd camera with the 20-70 PZ, this will be used for outdoors, details and longer views...also a 2nd camera for interviews....and for stills it's the Nikon gear...Kinda like to keep video cameras and photo cameras separate. Coming from a Z6 to the A7siii, had a chance to video the same home I shot with the Z6, which had challenging light, the difference in richness of color and lower noise is noticeable.

I find the FX30 highly interesting. Unfortunately, it's not that easy to create nice crops with the APS-C. F2.8 is then translated to F4.2, too bad. Regards

i APPRECIATE THIS TIME here, never heard of the fx line, but been running two 7s iii's with no issues. always great to hear a well put together comparison my friend.

Using full frame is like sleeping on a bed. Going apsc from full frame is like sleeping on the floor. Why would anyone want to sleep on the floor? Sensor size > any fx30 features you can throw at it

I almost ordered one because of the hype but I’ll stick with A7siii and 7IV. My plan was to sell both and use FX30 but the stills mode is a little lacking. Yes I know it’s a video camera first but hey ho! Looks great though. I would miss EVF though as I do sometimes use it for video with longer lenses.

I wish they'd add timecode support for the A7Siii. It has the same internals as the FX3 so I'm sure it can do it, Sony is just choosing not to. I've got my FX30 on preorder as well - can't wait!!

The way I look at it, you get the FX3 with the A7S III, but the FX30 will match much better with A7 IV or A7C II, which are sharper and in APS-C mode are about 24MP. The rolling shutter will probably be fine, you will just have to use a wider lens and correct the rolling shutter in post with Catalyst Browse.

the crop at 120 and lowlight is only reason imma stick with the s3. only got annoyed when you kept saying s3 is hybrid. but in reality you are right. maybe back in the day the s line meant more cinema but that is only in relation to the other a7 group (a7_, a7s_, a7r_). and i also understand in this context the fx30 is definitely more video focused. if it wasn't for lowlight capabilities and 4k120 crop the fx30 at 1/2 cost is definitely the better buy (IMO), cause you can buy 2 of them to run whatever you want, would be perfect for podcast and streaming budgets. active cooling is major also. and being cropped you just buy a sigma lens 3 pack and you ready to go to be honest, and you have access to that creamy f1.4 goodness for the low. I think in the near future i will get it simply for the fact that 2 full frame lenses right now gonna run me basically the cost of the fx30, while i have multiple crop lenses available that arent being used currently. sigma 16, 30 and a few more. i want to see how well the pancake kti lens runs on the fx30. the 16-35 if i remember right. that would be a crazy run n gun setup. arguably fit in a pocket.

having sony zv e10 and plan to get fx30. Do you think the image quality is way better ?

you are right about the slow motion . I would also use the FX30 as a B camera for this purpose

Yes! I'm a Filmmaker x Photographer and like to keep my gear separated. I shoot stills on the Sony A7Rii and that's been a beast for me so long as I don't shoot in dark environments. But I am pushing heavily onto the video content side of things next year and the FX30 looks to be the best bang for the buck. As you said, it's that entry level for cinema cameras and for 2K body only, I'll make a hell of an ROA from it.

Man, I've watched so many of your videos and your take on things and the work going into these videos is insane. Whenever I see you have a video on something I'm looking for I always click it. Really appreciate your perspective on things. Thanks for all your hard work!

Dors that 2000$ gap justify the low light performance of the a7siii ? Il really curious if there is really that much of a difference

I’m still with full frame no matter what!

this is an excellent and depth review i was looking for. thanks!

fantastic!! I will use all of this for my video!!!!!!!!

Good Video, However Netflix Approved doesn't mean that they will accept your film just because you shot on a Netflix approved camera, you can shoot it with a GoPro if they really want it. Netflix Approved means that if NETFLIX hires you to shoot a show or a film, they have a set list of approved cameras that you can use. That is what that list if for, again great video!

I'll be getting the A7siii

I preordered my FX30 also. Good job covering the specs bro. I already have the A1, A7IV and A7Siii. I plan to add the FX30, and add it to my arsenal. The A7SIII is still full frame and native 3K which is why its so clean. Not downsampled. I also have not seen if the FX3 or FX30 has memory recall like the A7S3 so going from 4k24 to 4k120 at the switch of a dial is important to me also. No dials on the FX30 so how do you change settings super fast like on all the other sony cameras? Big tip for us content creators. Stop by my channel sometimes

NZD $6100 + cost of lenses for A7Siii vs NZD $3500 and I can use my existing APS-C lenses, and my ZV-1/ZV-10 can be used for what little photography (mostly close up stuff) I do. The saving alone allows me to buy two Sirui Anamorphic lenses - that and the form factor of APS-C in general makes it a much more viable option for me. I never really considered the A7Siii a realistic goal for me, whereas the FX30 is very aspirational. It would be my top end camera and my end point at my stage of life.

Hii.. Im a siii user but i do like to buy fx30 cuz of the 1.6 crop in 4k 120 to get extra zoom for my wildlife videos..but my only concern is about the dual base iso 2500...all of the scenes are filming in the forest... Gonna need higher iso there.. So im confused.. Should i buy fx30 for the zoom or stick with siii with 12800 clean dual base iso😐🤔

Well I have an A7s iii and I ordered FX30 as my main camera. I am thinking to sell the A7s iii. The reason is lens's. I only have two full frame lenses Sony 24mm 1.4 and themton 28-70mm 2.8. I love my a7siii but I don't use it enough to keep it. Used only couple times. Also the full frame lens's are too expensive and I want to try anamorphic lens.

I am searcher a b-cam for my FX6 🎥 I think the fx30 would be a good option 👍🏻😀 best cinematic greetings from germany

price differences in europe are huge :( A7SIII in 3 different shops - 3900€, 4100€, 4470€ FX30 in 2 different shops - 2260€, 2390€ This is in Croatia...while our average salaries being around 1000€

It would be comical if the $1800 fx30 gets nextflix approved. It does have all-i and time code so theoretically is might just qualify. ConeEI"s point is not ISO but it always gives you the maximum dynamic range possible out of the camera no matter what.

Im boxing my FX30 up and sending it off for sale and purchasing a A7S3 The noise on the FX30 is horrific even in well lit situations the amount of steps that have to be checked to produce decent quality is not with the price tag I only purchased for 4k 120fps for certain shoots but its practically impossible. The time and energy and anticlimactic end footage this camera produces reminds me of 1990's home video footage AVOID AVOID AVOID!!!

🙏 so usefull. I have order one, will change my zve10 and match it with the 7IV. And yes it is expensive in Europe 😔 This camara was the one I hoped to come out last year, but it was the A7IV, If at the moment of having it, perform better or equal to my 7IV I will sell it, because I never take picture only videos.

I am gonna wait for firmware on my a7siii, I m sure they gonna add some of the new features on it, soon or later ( I hope so). I think it is a good thing to try to control our shopping addiction. "The netflix approved" is just a marketing thing to sell more (is netflix giving us quality ? not sure of that).

great job on the video my friend!

If I could afford an A7Siii I could pretty much afford an FX3, thus making FX30 obsolete until I could afford a good B Cam. So FX30 is definitely right for my broke a$$

I am more of beginner still maybe a little above lol. I have the A6400 and the A6600. For my podcast I use 2 A6000’s with the sigma 30 & 16. Those never have to leave just there when I need them. Look really good no one would know lol. I’m gonna use the 6600 for any photo stuff I wanna do. Gonna trade in my 6400 towards the FX30 and use that for all my video needs. Same battery’s all my lenses will be compatible. I’m pumped can’t for the FX30 to get there. Also ordered the grip mic thing. Wanna try that too. Anyway sorry so long love the channel bud.

I have the fx30 it's brand new, yesterday I saw an a7siii for 2,100 and ordered because I know someone would've gotten it and it's a unbelievable deal. If the a7siii beats it the fx30 is going back.

I'm currently using the a7iv as my main camera, I'm thinking of getting the fx30 as a secondary camera, and maybe it could be my main video camera when not in low light situations

I ordered my FX30 couple days ago. How long did you guys wait till you got this camera?

Nice analysis ..thank you..Yes..I am going for fx 30...For my music videos.

Many cinema cameras use super35 sensors why do people feel they need a full frame sensor? Makes no sense

Good video brother , thanks .

Thanks for those infos, subscribed to the channel! :)

excellent review thanks

Hi Brother I'm nani From India Thanks for video..Wich One camera is best for video plz say One word

I am coming from a Canon 90d. I am 90% sold on the idea of moving to full frame. I have always felt that apsc has been a little bit of a compromise in terms of sharpness and DR, but with the arrival of the Canon R7 and the FX30 the differences have become so much smaller. I am inches away from purchasing a used A7SIII, but the FX30 is very tempting as will have some much choice in terms of lenses. I don't know. Either way they are both outstanding camera's so thinking how wrong can I go?

Nice one coach! The FX 30 seems very tempting and as you said the lens for that camera are cheaper than full frame lenses. Definitely something to think about!

I had been waiting for an fx6 and they have been outta stock since the pandemic began. We shoot mostly Blackmagic, but I own a A7IV, A9, and a A7RIII. I happen to be looking around at the Fx3 and the Fx30 for a few weeks and I happen to look at the A7siii and saw one in the next nearby state at a Bestbuy. We took the hour trip. I saw one that was an open box along with a new one in store and I wanted to know what was wrong with the open box. Well the actual box said residue along with the listing on the website. I had them open up the box and everything was there and the body looked brand new, but it was missing the body cap. The price was 2729.99. I was expecting a torn up box with no manuals or anything and scratches or stickers on the body from maybe being a demo model, but no the box looked brand new and all of the other accessories were included. I have the total tech plan, which isca 60vday warranty and I can return it up to 60 days. I bought a body cap at 8.39 and the camera was 2978.00 with tax included. I decided to buy the camera after testing it in store. My decision was made for me at 778.00 off. I will use it until my fx6 gets in stock and I will then use it as a B cam. The deal was too good to pass up even for an Fx3. I'm taking it home now as my wife drives and I set up the menus.

Ill be getting my fx30. I wanted the fx3 and by the time it was on pre order i can actually get it but i choose not to because i used the money for something more important hence i just bought the a6600. Hoping sony would give a firmware update to enable gyro and have it compatible with catalyst browse since the rx0 ii has it and a6600 was their flagship apsc at that time and even when the zv-e10 was released. So please SONY if you are reading the comments section. So back to fx30. Now i think it is more justifiable to get the fx30 that i think i can still use if my channel get more subs or grow. Than just having a6600 that has horrendous rolling shutter (firmware update can change this by enable to choose a down sample 6k or a true 4k might help) and without proper stabilization like active steady shot and catalyst browse. But im still hoping that SONY will give a6600 owners the update I mentioned. I will still buy the FX30 even if they give the mentioned update to a6600 and will use the a6600 as b cam and thumbnail shooter.

What to chose between sony a7c and fx30?

Hey Joe, I'm currently debating on the a74 vs the FX30. I'm upgrading from the ZV-1. I plan to primarily use video, but will I miss out from not going full frame if I go with the FX30? Thanks!

Picking up the FFX30 in spite of the much better shooting modes of the A7s3, because its cheaper and the lenses are cheaper too. Also, because Sony has cut off the A7s3 from important firmware updates... And its not like people could use that as a photo camera... I'd switch to another brand if it wasn't for my collection of lenses and the poor selection for Canon's RF glass and the stink of their preventing the use of 3rd party glass...

i am wondering what are you thoughts about sigma fp vs sony fx30. bitrate, color, full frame vs super 35, auto focus.

Still makes it hard to pick one.. I have full frame lenses so makes sense to get fx3 but it’s expensive I feel like if I go with fx30 I would eventually want to upgrade to fx3. 😅 thanks for the info tho.

I was looking for a B camera to pair with my A7SIII. I am a content creator and I use a f 1.8 wide angle lens. Obviously the A7SIII does super in low light. If I purchase the FX30 for a B camera what do you thing about lens that will compliment what I have?

For movie shooting, which one is better?

@2:10 has a small crop ? 1.6 crop is big .

For the birdwatcher this would seem to be a good video camera for making videos of bird behaviour especially with its 1.62 crop on 1.5x sensor. However I cannot find one reviewer that has looked at this aspect. Perhaps Sony thinks its not optimal for that either as they don't seem to have commissioned any review from an actual wildlife video maker

Hi I'm considering fx30 or a Sony xdcam for my videography (weddings, christenings etc where long battery life is a must as we shoot for hours and hours) . Any advice? Have you used xdcam for video?

Do they actually record video simultaneously on both cards? For example, Fuji XT-3 has two cards but only photos are recorded on both, video is only recorded on one card, no backup :(

Wait a minute! "Small" crop at 1.6 ? What is big crop to you then? 8.6?

Hey ! Do you think the fx30 can be usable in sport photography ?

Well, to be absolutely honest, I'm really wanting one of the cinema line cameras, but I need, like TRULY, the low light capabilities of the a7sIII. I think the FX3 uses the same sensor, right? We do a lot of astrophotography vlogs and we barely use any lighting, we shot it as it is.

What camera are you talking to at the beginning of this video?

I can’t decide between the fx3 and fx30 😮

Wow❤️❤️ nice voice my friend 💐💐💐nice presentation ❤️❤️❤️new subscriber bro 💐💐💐love from Manipur, india 🙏🙏

What can be alternatives of fx30 within the same price

Still don't understand what Cine EI brings that S-log doesn't...

Thank you very much brother, quick question what would you recommend for youtube podcast fx30 or a7 s3? Thank you again

I have a FX 30 and I’m trading it for the a 7Siii

The real question is the price/value ratio. So FX30.

Can it be vlogging camera on Sony FX30?

Hi ,,how about that famous rolling shutter with that camera? i am chossing if that or A6600 thanks

Very useful

I got the FX30 but I’m tempted to swap it out for the FX3.

Harish from INDIA, iam beginner to this field soon starting KZfaq cooking channel.let me know whether FX 30 is good fr KZfaq cooking channel?

If the fx30 would of been out when I was switching cameras I would of gotten that over the s3.

where is video comparison ser?

Thank u

very nice describe

Fx30 is not Netflix approved

The camera is expensive internationally most likely because the US Dollar is the strongest it’s been in decades making it more

bad low light performance, APS-C means more NOISE bigger NOISE, why even compare. this camera is bs.