Not good news for compact lovers, during the DSLR to Mirrorless transition process Canon is keeping significantly less attention to the development and announcement of G series compact cameras. Although models like the Canon G7X (Mark II) were very popular among users, none of the G series models are getting proper updates and now Canon started to discontinue G series compacts. It is a clear indication that Canon focuses now on the development and sales of Mirrorless cameras only.
Same in the case of Pansonic, they are also in a transition phase and putting all their attention on the newly announced S series of system cameras and lenses. Not only compact camera’s entire M4/3 line-up is suffering from ignorance, the entire entry-level lineup of M4/3 format cameras now smashed and nothing left apart from an active Panny G100 series model.
Several Product shots of the Olympus OM-5 camera surfaced over the web prior to its announcement. Here are some initial details shared team Nokoshita via digicaminfo
OM SYSTEM OM-5 Body
Black/Silver
UK Price £1,199
OM-5 12-45mm Lens Kit
Black/Silver
UK Price £1,499
Not only these two bunch of images are available check below
According to the latest rumors surfaced over the web, the upcoming Sony vlogging camera name is Sony ZV-1F and the specification of the camera is
Sony ZV-1F Camera Specification
October 13, 2022, 23:00 Japan time
Most likely a fixed-lens camera
Lower price than ZV-1
Not a successor to the ZV-1
20mm F2 lens
20 million pixel sensor
new menu
USB-C
JPG only
4K 24p
1080p 60p
New icon on a touch monitor
Compact design for Vloggers
From the specification we have, it’s very clear that the Sony ZV1 F is a VLOGCAM. The camera will have an even lower price than the Sony ZV1 compact vlogging camera and hence it’s not a true successor of the camera. The camera will give only JPEG output only, no RAW files which cleary means the camera is aimed at beginner vloggers.
We will post more updates as soon as they become available to us.
Sony ZV Compact Vlogging Camera Announcement Soon – stay tuned for the official announcement – Take a look at the rumored specification we have published a while ago
Sony ZV Early Specifications
20.1MP 1″ Exmor RS BSI CMOS Sensor
UHD 4K30p
Full HD 240 FPS
HLG & S-Log3/2 Gammas
S-Cinetone profile
We will post an update soon as we have more information
According to the latest rumors surfaced over the web the Sony A7R V camera is expected to arrive on October 26, 2022, with a 63 MP sensor. We also have several fake images floating over the web, but we will post more details here when authentic photos and detailed specs become available.
Body design wise both the cameras are completely different, the one is a Hybrid Mirrorless camera and the other one is a Cinema camera with excessive mount threads over it. So, they are very different from each other specifically if we talk about the design difference of both cameras.
But, does the Price difference: We have a good price difference between the two cameras. the Sony FX30 is more affordable, but the big question us does the Sony A7S 3 camera deserve the high price we are paying off
Perspective: Our perspective is to find out the Bets video | Cinema camera OR camera for content creators. We are not considering the photographic features of any of these two cameras.
Sony FX30
Sony A7S III
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 27 Megapixel
Effective: 26 Megapixel (6192 x 4128)
Actual: 12.9 Megapixel
Effective: 12.1 Megapixel (4240 x 2832)
Sensor Type
23.3 x 15.5 mm (APS-C) CMOS
35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Image Stabilization
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
1. Sensor
The Sony A7S 3 camera features a full-size sensor made to record 4k high-quality videos. During the time time of the A7S series camera development, the only intention of the Sony R&D team member was to create such a camera that neither goes into sub-sampling nor oversampling so the heat dissipation will be very less and users will get a high-quality 4k video.
The Sony FX30 camera features a newly developed 26 MP BSI CMOS sensor., the sensor does oversample to create 4K files and of course, due to its APS-C size we have to face some limited low -Light performance
2. Video Resolution
Sony FX30
Sony A7S 3
4k 120fps [1.6x crop]
4k 120 fps [1.1 X crop]
4k 60 FPS [1.04x crop]
4k 60 FPS
Full HD 240 FPS
Full HD 240 FPS
16-BIT RAW OUPUT VIA HDMI
16-BIT RAW OUPUT VIA HDMI
As you can see the video resolution of the Sony A7s3 camera is more than perfect compared to the video resolution of the Sony FX30 camera. The FX30 camera does have a significant amount of crop when ur recording videos at the 4K 60dfps mode. The Sony A7S 3 also has a 1.1 X crop factor that remains mostly unnoticeable.
Sony FX3 will capture more details in Studio Light
While working with the base ISO range in FX3, we will surely have the extra resolution advantage of the FX3 camera. So, if you are working with lights u will have more details in the 26 MP oversampled 4k file compared to a 12MP 4k file. At the same time, the advantage is limited to its base ISO range.
3. Low-Light Performance
Sony FX30
Sony A7S 3
Dual Native ISO Range [Log3]
Dual Native ISO Range [Log3]
800-2500
640-12800
Standard and expandable ISO range
80 to 102,400 (Extended: 40 to 409,600)
100 to 32,000 (Extended: 50 to 102,400)
80 to 102,400 (Extended: 40 to 409,600)
Sony A7s3 with its massive DUal Native ISO range (as well std and expandable) will give you more clean and more neat video output in a low-light situation compared to the Sony FX30 camera.
Frame Rates
Recording Modes
XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/119.88p XAVC S
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/119.88p XAVC Proxy
Full HD (1920 x 1080)
HD (1280 x 720)
H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [50 to 280 Mb/s] H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [30 to 200 Mb/s] H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [240 to 600 Mb/s]
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [89 to 222 Mb/s] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [100 to 280 Mb/s]
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p/200p/239.76p [50 Mb/s] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [60 to 200 Mb/s]
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p/200p/239.76p [16 to 100 Mb/s]
Both of these Sony cameras feature a 5.5-stop effective 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization system. Additionally, we also have gyro-based image stabilization.
5. Video Codecs
Video codecs are similar, the good thing is being a Sony camera we are allowed to record videos in IPB format and ALL-I Intra format [XAVC-S, XAVC-HS, and XAVC S-I]. Both of them record 10 BIT 4:2:2 videos internally either you are recording it in 4K 120fps mode or in 4K 24fps mode.
When You should buy Sony FX30 camera
We can clearly see the Sony A7S 3 camera’s low-light performance is better, but it is not a cinema camera hence missing our features like the Timecode functionality, Custom user LUT upload function, Focus MAP, and Breathing compensation. These are the extra set of features we have in our FX30 camera. If ur looking for a true cinema camera under budget then FX30 is the best option in front of you.
When You should buy Sony A7S3 camera
If budget isn’t an issue neither is the type of device or use, undoubtedly the Sony A7S3 will give you cleaner output in low light. If you want to have an excellent low-light performing cinema camera like Sony A7S 3 then you have to invest in Sony FX3.
Let’s compare the Sony FX30 camera with the Sony A7 IV camera. Do share your thoughts with us
Design-wise
Design-wise Sony A74 is more inclined towards photographers, with a LARGE handgrip design and a high res 3.6Millionb dot EVF, you easily able to shoot your subjects. The FX30 is made for cinematographers, look at the number of mounting threads we have on the FX30 body.
Imaging
Lens Mount
Sony E
Sony E
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 27 Megapixel
Effective: 26 Megapixel (6192 x 4128)
Actual: 34.1 Megapixel
Effective: 33 Megapixel
Sensor Type
23.3 x 15.5 mm (APS-C) CMOS
35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Image Stabilization
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Camera Type
Video
Stills & Video [Hybrid]
Sony A7 IV is a Hybrid Camera and more Photography Oriented
The Sony A74 advantage
With the Sony A74 camera we are getting Sony’s latest 33MP Fullframe sensor. Undoubtedly with a full-frame sensor-based camera, you will get better results while shooting your subjects than with an APS-C sensor.
More for Photographers
Dynamic Range graph of Sony A74 – DR Boost at ISO 400 – Sony Fullframe cameras do carry a Dual Native ISO circuit for photography too… but Sony never talks about that officially.
The A7IV has a dual-gain for photos at ISO 400. So ISO 400 has more DR and should have slightly better noise than ISO 320 and ISO 250. ISO 250 is very close…just slightly below ISO 400. The only ISO to avoid is ISO 320
Via test when came to know about the boost for still photography. In the video as per a few expert’s options, the Boost is available @ ISO 1600 in A7 IV.
Less Rolling shutter with Mechanical Shutter
Sony A7 4 camera features a mechanical shutter and a TOP speed of 10 FPS, while ur using your camera in burst mode if u have mechanical shutter ON you will comparatively faceless rolling shutter than a camera that only uses an electronic shutter. either way, the Sony A7 IV is the best camera when we talk about shooting still subjects.
Internal Video Capture
Recording Modes
XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/119.88p XAVC S
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/119.88p XAVC Proxy
Full HD (1920 x 1080)
HD (1280 x 720)
H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/50p/59.94p [50 to 200 Mb/s] H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/50p/59.94p [30 to 150 Mb/s] H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [240 to 600 Mb/s]
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [89 to 222 Mb/s] XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [100 to 200 Mb/s]
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [50 Mb/s] XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [60 to 150 Mb/s]
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [16 to 100 Mb/s]
If we talk about the body desing of the FX30 camera which include ehnaced telly light, timecode input ports & dedicated fan for cooling camera body, if we talk about the Tile based Menu system that directly arrived from FX9 or FX3, Up to 16 user-created LUTs, Timecode funcintlaity or Quick Exposuer index mode for boosting up the perfomance of the Sony FX30 while shooting log or with S-Cinetone.
Even if they share the same codec range
XAVC HS, which uses HEVC/H.265 encoding to retain more detail at smaller bitrates, and XAVC S-I, which is an intraframe codec for consistent performance and quality.
X-AVC HS (H.265 Long GOP)
X-AVC I (H.264 All-I)
X-AVC S (H.264 Long GOP)
It also highlights the key difference between what we now call Long GOP compression (smaller files, potentially lower quality) and All-Intra, or All-I compression (larger files, potentially better quality)
Exposure Index Mode and Dual Native ISO available in Sony FX30 Only
Base ISO
Upper gain step
Std color mode / HLG
ISO 100
ISO 320
S-Cinetone
ISO 125
ISO 400
S-Log3
ISO 800
ISO 2500
Recording at the base ISO enables you to take full advantage of the image sensor performance. You can capture material that withstands color grading better, without becoming degraded.
Two base ISO options are available for FX30 also as you can see in the table above, for low or high sensitivity. Choose a base ISO to suit the scene you are shooting.
Log shooting can be divided into three methods: “Flexible ISO,” “Cine EI,” and “Cine EI Quick.”
Item
Normal movie shooting
Log shooting: Flexible ISO
Log shooting: Cine EI
Log shooting: Cine EI Quick
Type of shooting
ITU709/BT.2020
Log
Log
Log
ISO sensitivity/EI (Exposure Index)
ISO sensitivity can be adjusted
ISO sensitivity can be adjusted
Shooting with EI
(The ISO sensitivity for recording is locked to Base ISO)
Shooting with EI
(The ISO sensitivity for recording is locked to Base ISO)
Base ISO
―
―
Setting is required
Set automatically according to the EI
Amount of freedom of color grading in post-production
Low
Middle
High
High
The above all clearly shows
You have amazing flexibility with the Sony FX30 camera if you are more into video rather than photography.
1/8000 to 30 Seconds in Photo Mode
1/8000 to 1/4 Second in Video Mode
1/8000 to 30 Seconds
ISO Sensitivity
100 to 32,000 (Extended: 50 to 102,400)
Photo
100 to 51,200 (Extended: 50 to 204,800) Video
100 to 51,200 (Extended: 100 to 102,400)
Advertised Dynamic Range
14 Stops (Log3)
White Balance
2500 to 9900K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Video Resolution & Frame rate
4K 120 (1.6x / super 35mm look)
None
4k 60 (1.04x crop)
4K 60p (1.5x Crop)
4k 24, 30 fps
4k 24, 30 without crop
Full HD 240 FPS
Full HD 120 FPS
External Video Capture
Raw Output
HDMI In ProResRAW Mode:
4672 x 2628 16-Bit at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/50p/59.94p
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i 4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/50p/59.94p
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i
External Recording Modes
4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
None
IP Streaming
None
Autofocus System
Focus Type
Auto and Manual Focus
Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode
Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF, Touch AF & Shutter
Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Autofocus Points
Video
Phase Detection: 495
Phase Detection: 759
Contrast Detection: 425
Autofocus Sensitivity
-3 to +20 EV
-4 to +20 EV
General
Battery Type
Sony Z-Series
Tripod Mounting Thread
1 x 1/4″-20 Female (Bottom)
1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2280 mAh (Approx. 520 Shots)
Accessory Mount
1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe on Camera Body 5 x 1/4″-20 Female on Camera Body
1 x 1/4″-20 Female (Bottom)
Material of Construction
Magnesium Alloy
1 x Hot Shoe Mount
Dimensions (W x H x D)
5.1 x 3.1 x 3.3″ / 129.7 x 77.8 x 84.5 mm
5.2 x 3.8 x 3.1″ / 131.3 x 96.4 x 79.8 mm
Weight
1.2 lb / 562 g (Body Only)
1.4 lb / 658 g (With Battery, Recording Media)
Conclusion
Budget means Limitations – But the limitations shouldn’t block your creativity – If you have a budget and looking for a cinema camera then go with FX3, the full-frame sensor cinema camera.
But at an Under $2000 body price if you are looking for a budget cinema solution then the Sony FX30 camera is best for you, Being an APAS-C sensor-based camera you can have sigma Trio lenses on the budget rather than investing in full-frame lenses.
For Hybrids, those who are into photography, as well as Video Sony A7 IV, is the best camera. But for cinematography, FX30.
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