Sony A7C vs Sony FX30 - Side By Side Footage Test - Which To Buy

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This video shows side-by-side footage of the A7c vs the Sony FX30 - both cameras are amazing - but which one is right for you?
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0:00 Hilarious Intro
1:24 Handsome Side-by-Side Outside
2:36 Amazing Vlogging Test
5:13 Perfect Studio Test
5:40 Using APS-C Lenses on the A7C
6:46 10-bit vs 8-bit
7:30 Slow Motion Test
9:20 Lowlight Test
10:04 Rolling Shutter Test
10:34 Who Are The Cameras For
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[@catalin-ap]

Hard choice. The a7C is a great camera for the size it has! BUT you have to trade a lot: - worst Sony ergonomics (least number of buttons and dials for a camera) - worst IBIS (except for the a6500 / a6600) - single card slot, no joystick, class-bottoming tiny, eye-straining EVF So, basically, if you just use the LCD and use touch focus, it's very good, if you want full frame. And shutter is either e-shutter or FCES. No other options. And e-shutter rolling shutter is not great. On the plus side, the 4k30p recording from the a7C is great, autofocus is great, colors are good. It can record for at least 2 hours (or even much more) without overheating. The FX30 trades sensor size for huge practical and convenience upgrades in video - 4k120p, joystick, tally lights, new menu (everything touchscreen), two card slots (actually 4), 10 bit (huge difference in the sky and for color grading / slog shooting), full-size HDMI, and fan for no-worries limitless 4k shooting.

[@brikt8826]

I don't need it, I don't need it, I don't need it, I don't need it, I don't need it, I don't need it, I don't need it... I NEED IT

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Get out of my brain!!🤣

[@nyambe]

You do

[@boomboombaby9140]

I was saying the same thing because 4 days after my fx30 arrived i was shopping for memory card and I saw an a7siii for 2,100 357 shutter clicks and a 20mm FE 1.8 G lense . I had to get it because it was to good to be true and would’ve regretted it lol

[@ssooboo]

😂😂you know you do!

[@AmanSharma-sn8js]

WE NEEEEDDDD ITTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!

[@CornerstoneWorshipTutorials]

Thanks Mark! Always love to see side-by-side comparisons!

[@jimyhustle]

thank you thank you thank you very much for this tests and your efforts, that's what i was looking for in youtube . this helped my decision

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video Mark! Thanks for making it.

[@itsjosephmartin]

Amazing review and comparisons! Your video helped me decide which camera fit my needs the best. Thank you!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Great to hear!

[@Tiggy137]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@rikomendes3694]

Thanks bro for the video ☺️

[@Ironmerchant]

Man for what it’s worth i really really enjoy your channel. I don’t know if you read your comments but it’s great

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I read all the comments - and I like this one!!

[@AtillaKerimli]

Nice video.thanks 👍👍

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Awesome tests mate!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

just trying to keep up with you 😃

[@bbeckford90]

Honestly If your a beginner, both are more than enough camera to use. Especially if your not used to digging into menus for setting up options or shots. I just got my a7c and look to grab myself a 28-70 sigma lens with an 85 and just learn the camera before thinking about anything else.

[@wayne_right]

I’ve owned many cameras in the past and had a photo business for many years. Ive owned several Sony and Nikon full frame cameras. The A7C is my favorite camera so far! The older I get the smaller and simpler my gear gets. I mostly do photography, but shoot a lot in natural light and low light. The complaints/ negatives that people have for the A7C are laughable. Its a beast of a camera period and does most of the things that bigger Sony cameras do! Some things better; low light and AF. Picked one up for $1300 and love it.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

great deal!!

[@JUSTINBUISSON]

So funny I was just looking for a comparaison and this video POPPED like 15mins ago hahaha what a coincidence, this camera is for me :)

[@marketingdark]

Great comparison, TY

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

You're welcome!

[@mihaiserbanescu8676]

192m subscribers, I love that!

[@probolehla]

very good comparison video mannnn

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Thanks!!

[@bastian.michel]

Great sense of humor.

[@ShekharSinghEditz]

What!! I was literally thinking what camera to buy between these and you just uploaded this video. I didn't knew you could read minds 😂😂

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I pay google to send my your thoughts

[@maruwaanmoses]

Man that FX30 is a crazy steal at the price! Brilliant little camera!

[@Walkingclaxxic]

If I were to go full frame I would definitely get the A7C but I’m super invested in the apsc with lenses so the fx30 made sense for me coming from my ZVE10

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

For sure

[@catalin-ap]

No, please, don't! Get the a7 IV instead, and then if you certainly don't need a lot of its features, get the a7C. Not the other way, unless you can find an a7C for $1100 in great shape, used.

[@JinKazama92]

you'll regret it

[@sergeytheinvestor]

@@catalin-ap it's 1200$ new ;)

[@EvangelistaJavierMejia]

Hey mark, honestly, for you, wich one is better for you, FX30 or 7C ? For video

[@raazrockss2020kota]

Your brother here 🙌🙌🐥🐥 show me your blur carpet hanging there on background...how did u hanged them 😆😆🤣🤣

[@misteraress]

Great video, i have these two cameras, i recently got A7c… What color profile do you advice me for matching in wedding video for example.. Thank you🙏🏾

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

ppoff is pretty good. you can also use the cine2 profile and buy the LeemingLUT (that’s what I do).

[@tupakaveli77]

I own both! Keeping the A7c for photos and fx30 for professional videos.

[@depaulaguitar]

Para fotos uso 3 cameras nikon, para video melhor comprar sony FX30 e não sony A7c? Estava pensando em comprar sony A7c, mas após seu comentário acho melhor a FX30.

[@djlakewood32]

What about shooting on a sunny day with out viewfinder on the fx30. Can you see the image properly?

[@user-mx7fc9eb4k]

hey bro can you give me a quick help , i have a7iii for 3 years and want to start nature videography should i keep my a7iii or switch to fx30 ?

[@WHEELZ1]

im going to be filming fishing videos on a boat out in the heat of the day and also out in the woods filming camping videos in the heat and in the bitter cold in minnesota. its sounding like the a7c is better. from what i have researched on 4k cameras, to get everything you want, you gotta pay an arm and a leg lol. but having resistance to the elements of the outdoors might be better than perfect 4k video quality. so most of the time it will be on a tripod, so auto focus will be more important than image stablization

[@mmomindewan3859]

I love full frame, but fx 30 is a beast!

[@AprilClayton]

Could you do a video on backdrops? Do you use a paper roll one? I’m wondering how people get the cool look almost like a gradient

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

yes - it’s a savage paper roll backdrop. you just point a light at it to get the gradient

[@nicoarcenas]

It's unfortunate a GM lens footage was compared to the Sigma though. Wasn't fair at all. But when the same lens was used on the a7c, that was a revelation. FX30 was more crisp. Also the IS vs Active IS, that's clear bc they're not the same tier. The real battle here is hybrid vs cine cam, so that's according to your needs. But when we add flexibility of options, with a7c having cheaper used and discounted MSRPs, that kind of balances it out. But then we bring back FF vs APS-C lenses, so that balances out the IQ again. For videographers, it's a no brainer. One is a cine cam, the other isn't. Especially with such cheap lenses. For photographers, get a Canon r7 😂 half-joking kidding though. I don't have good opinion on this. I've been waiting for the a7c II, a6600, the Canon R or RP replacements, it's been a sucky time. For hybrid, the a7c is great, but annoying. Considering changing between photo/video is a bit cumbersome. It could be almost perfect if it wasn't for the menu and usability quirks. It came the same time as the a7s III and that one had the glorious UI overhaul! How hard could it be to do that! Canon dodged a bullet on that one. Lucky cashgrabs.

[@RonaldRenwick]

What’s catalyst browse? The Sony post edit software?

[@OnceinaSixSide]

I want the FX30 so bad ;-; Hey there's a Catalyst Browse plugin for Premier Pro now so you can do it straight there in the editor and save a bunch of time, and if you're using Divinci then.. Catalyst Prepare I hear is available on the high sea's. Yarr

[@kapilesh14]

Hey Mark, can you make a video covering your long term experience with a7iv, using it professionally and as an everyday camera.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I should and I will 👍

[@sonyak7983]

What camera did you use to film this video...the talking parts

[@pb_oslo]

Wow! Love to see these side-by-side footage tests! Keep these going! Why is it that you say 10 megapixels are enough for video but not for photos? Is it that video doesn't crop in the megapixel count or just that you might want to blow up photos a lot? Even with the Sigma on the a7c, the sharpness was comparible to the FX30 with 26 megapixels. I'm a bit confused. Please help me out! Thanks a bunch!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

4K in video only needs about 10 megapixels to still have full 4K resolution. In Photos, you can use all the resolution your sensor has to offer - so higher megapixels is better for printing, resizing, cropping, etc

[@pb_oslo]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thanks so much! This helps me a lot! Now I understand why some of the professional cinema cameras (fx3, etc.) only have around 10-12 megapixels, and they don't try to give it more.

[@tinotendaaa]

Could you do the rig for the R10

[@CameraCombo]

Funny video. I like your style. Can you actually take a photo with the FX30? Does it have a proper shutter?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

it only has electronic shutter, but it will take a great photo

[@mihaiserbanescu8676]

please do this test with the a7c II when it comes out later this year!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

if it happens - gladly!!

[@sparketech]

Maybe a poll can determine if there i a time frame when things started over heating? My theory is that Sony was running low on chips and they switched fabs for the ZV1 processor or at some point were dual supplied from 2 fabs where some got the bad chips and some got the good ones.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

the zv1 I have predates the chip shortage - but I think more than anything it depends on the airflow and temp of the room you’re in.

[@baileysokeu9465]

hello, could you do a video on the tamron 11-20 f2.8 vs the sigma 16mm vs the sigma 18-50 f2.8 for the sony zve10? if you could also demonstrate whether the 16 mm with clear image zoom is a good enough range or the 11-20/18-50 is a better range. i cant seem to decide between the range and the faster aperture

[@timbrowntown]

Yes! I may be a ZV-E10 budget man, but when I heard those bongos I just had to play until the end! 😆😆😆

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

🤣🤣a valued viewer indeed

[@agenericaccount3935]

Gosh I love ten bit. It's like having an extra couple hundred feet of scuba to play with.

[@Blackartemis]

can you please do a comparison video between the fx30 and the fuji xh2

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I will see what I can do

[@HristosInAfrica]

Wow, I can't believe Sony sent you the Sony A7C. Awesome!!! :)

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

ha - they only lent is to me for 2 weeks. have to send it back 😢

[@jaymills1720]

Mark! I’m stuck! I’d like to do video and some sport photo at time. Considering a7iv as all in one solution or fx30 and a7C combo or a6600. Thoughts?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

A7iv would be my suggestion. My fav camera ever.

[@jaymills1720]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisishad to return ! It got hot too much! :(

[@TheEliteRecruiter]

Thank you for all these videos. Picking a camera is hard! Need Help!!! Only buying One Camera! What I need: I need a camera for podcasting (35 minutes - Hour 1:15 normally) Something that can take pictures of our newborn and pictures when we travel. Podcasting Office gets a little warm in the summer - (Worried about overheating issues) What I was looking at: I was dead set on the ZV-E1 but overheating issues scared me off! What I am now looking at: FX30 - Looks like its great for videos Sony A7CII - Looks like it could be great for videos and pictures What are your thoughts????

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

get the A7cii - it will be perfect for you.

[@TheEliteRecruiter]

Thank you so much! @@MarkBennettCameraCrisis

[@TheEliteRecruiter]

Can you add that Sony XLR thing to the top of the A7cii?@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis

[@iboughtsomething]

it's a difficult choice, hopefully all cameras will be built in later with the same stabilization option just like a dji action or go pro. What are they actually waiting for because it would be a world success.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

It will be huge if they do that

[@HANKBRAVO81]

The 120fps test was brilliant 😂

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

😂

[@harshbhavsaar2283]

Hello sir , quick question about Sony fx30 - do I need to use a CFexpress type A card to be able to shoot at 4K 120 fps or a v60 or a V90 would work? Thanks much in advance !

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

The v90 sd card works for 4k120

[@harshbhavsaar2283]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis you are amazing sir, I am yet to buy this camera but now this motivates me more , lastly I hope it doesn’t go down on 8bit from 10 when using a V90. Thank you so much again !

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

but will stay 10-bit

[@shamsiqbalrhone7850]

Make me even more confuse 😅 one side its full frame with all its advantages on the other hand 4k 60 with 10 bit color and many video and future proofing feature!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I know - it's tough!!

[@Ben_kahana]

When do you think A7C ii will come out?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

My guess is soon. Likely this year. But that’s a total guess. I haven’t heard anything

[@hereweare9011]

Do you have a video on a camera that is great at video and still photos?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

yes - the A7iv. that is my favourite camera for stills and video

[@ailo4x4]

Dang! I want both ;-) I've been lusting for the FX30 but I can pick up a like new used A7c about 800 less. I really liked the A7c with the Sigma 16mm. It looked great! Honestly, if the ZVE10 was weather sealed and less plasticky, I'd probably use that. But I am an outdoor guy so I need the wx sealing. I wonder if Santa might be of help this year?... :-0

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Sounds like a good deal in the A7C and it sounds like it’s good for what you want too

[@hknthecreator]

Sigma 16mm? Seriously that's a apsc lens it's like using a limited Ferrari. BTW u only have 10mp

[@ailo4x4]

@@hknthecreator 10mp for video is way more than enough and I'm not a photographer. Think of it like buying a Ferrari for cheaper than Subaru WRX that still makes a great daily driver. And if you choose to spend the extra money to get the most out of it then it's ready to. I'm very happy with my apsc kit. But I like the idea of dabbling in full frame for a bargain. It's a win-win situation.

[@str8poisintv131]

@@hknthecreator for video it's fine especially if u shoot in full frame mode and use clear image zoom at 1.3 1.4x you can get a wider image then aps-c mode and have no vignettes...I do this with aps-c lenses on the a7iii. This isn't ideal for photo shooters but video ppl can use aps-c lenses all day only issue would be with zoom lenses and limited auto focus so u would have to be more thoughtful about you shots...but it work well very well

[@MrIzeQ]

Where did you find a used A7C with that price?

[@DigitalSacalait]

Ah man! I'm pleasantly surprised at how good the Sigma 16 is compared to that GM glass! The quality is a bit better on the FX30/Sigma combo!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

the Sigma is crazy good, and for the price - unreal.

[@ForeverLit]

I've got 2500 to spend .. fx30 new .. a7iv used $2200 .. sony a7siii used 2500 .. im big on image quality .. im a s1h lumix user of 10 years.. ready to try auto focus etc .. what are you picking ??

[@rossphotoandfilm]

For video honestly if you’re getting into it. Fx30 with a great lens or two!

[@cbkae8119]

Can you compare all three of these ZV-E10, FX30, A7C 🤔

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I compared the a7IV, FX30, and ZV-E10 in a couple of videos - I'll probably do a head to head with the ZV-E10 and FX30, but I have to send the A7C back soon

[@anfzjdxn]

I have answer for you! if you have $ = FX30 Low on Budget = zv-10 I don't think you use full frame since ur considering the latter two. Final Verdict: Buy used ZV-10 with separate lens and use it for couple months n see if u actually feel the need for a better camera. Then, sell it Used n buy FX-30 used! Since Lens are interchangeable within two, it will be most efficient way! Most people do not really need cinematic camera but feels like they need it. Kinda like Automobile Premium insurance. Basic will cover most needs hahahaa

[@Dnest10]

Thanks for the video. As a former primary canon user it was such a big adjustment to dive into Sony; However, I’m happy to now do both. My current problem centers around the Fx30 and Fx3. I have never shot regularly with a apsc camera so I am very conflicted about investing in this camera over the much higher priced fx3. However, the price is so darn favorable to add this to my gear. I would love any current fx30 owners opinions regarding this. Is the low light performance more than good enough? Is this the direction to go over the fx3?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

the camera is fine in lowlight - but you will get noise in dim conditions compared to the FX3. I think for video, apsc vs full frame is not much of an issue (unless talking about very lowlight). many cinema cameras are apsc - canon c70, most Arri Alexas, and Some of the RED’s. I think the fx30 is more than enough and the image quality is indistinguishable in most situations compared to the fx3 - and it’s less than half the price and most of the lenses are much cheaper too, the FX3 is amazing, but I would try the fx30 and see if it does everything you want.

[@Dnest10]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Hi again! Thanks so much for your reply. Your comments definitely mirror the many I've seen, and the various videos watched. I appreciate your additional insight

[@waynerm002]

Digital cameras started in APSC format and a lot of 4K recordings were done on even smaller sensors. The FX3 is in another class when it comes to low light video however, for what most people are shooting, the FX30 will work fine. Being new to Sony, I had my doubts about the low light performance but, my purchase was for use in daylight. Boy, was I surprised with the performance when I used it in low light. I then tried out the Cine EI in low light, the results were better than I expected! I posted a video of the test I did with it, you can check that out to see the low light performance.

[@Dnest10]

@@waynerm002 thanks so much for this detailed response. I ended up going with the FX3. I’ll be sure to check out the video as well

[@waynerm002]

@@Dnest10 Congrats on the FX3. I almost picked one up but like the A7IV, I didn't like the small screen. I ended up trying out the A7RV, then purchased it a couple days later. Now, I'm all in on Sony, I sold the rest of my Nikon gear to offset the cost.

[@BarryJohnson]

I figured out who I am. I am someone that understood the Blair witch but for some reason I am compelled to go look for her. In all seriousness, great comparisons as usual.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

She's out there

[@BarryJohnson]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis 😂😂😂😂, yep.

[@ElMeach]

Man, I love Mark's bad jokes. Specially the ones involving her wife. Hope she loves them too.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I think you mean - great jokes 😂

[@ElMeach]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis totally meant that!

[@TexpatOTG]

The 250% shot of your handsome face scared my cat so bad she's been under the bed for hours. Could you give a little more warning when you do that? Good comparison video. Cheers

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

She’s just under there trying to devise a way to look as handsome

[@TheOmnicPost]

These are the cameras I'm using at this point. :) and the ZV1 is always in my backpack. I love em all. I don't name them like some people do. But I'm not here to judge ;)

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

It's OK - I'll name it for you. Freddy, Alfie, and Zeus. You're welcome.

[@castielvargastv7931]

Hm to me the crappy a7c looks better somehow. Its the same sensor as it is in a73 and panasonic s5. Really a great sensor, sadly a7c does not have 10 bit amongst many other Things

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

The A7C is still very capable for sure

[@FunnyForYou1987]

What would be best if I’m looking to shoot professional video for clients

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

FX30 for sure

[@luism.2050]

Being invested in Sony APSC now, and based on the price of these bodies, I would either wait for a more photocentric version of the FX30, or a A7Cii with better ergonomics and the A7iv 33mb sensor. Or I would stretch my budget and simply get the A7iv. It really ticks so many boxes, where these other 2 introduce slightly annoying compromises: lack of EVF, no mechanical shutter, 24mb sensor not good with apsc lenses for photos, no front dial… For a few hundreds buck more, the A7iv is 99% satisfaction. “Buy it nice, or buy it twice” (I like this catch phrase)

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

yes, if i got rid of very camera. own and could only keep one - it’s the A7iv

[@Shawnz1997]

should have use the same lens for comparison

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I did in the studio do that in the studio with the A7C in crop mode. But you can’t use the same lens at the same focal length in the same position with a full frame Vs an APs-C camera. 16 is a 24mm field of view equivalent on apsc. You have to go into apsc mode to use a an apsc lens on a full frame. which is what I did in the studio. But it’s not fair to compare the apsc mode on a full frame only - you want to see the full frame camera used as a full frame camera.. If you use a full frame on both - you aren’t getting the best out of the lens and sensor of the apsc. make sense?

[@Shawnz1997]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis good take. would like to see A7C &FX3 comparison.

[@chaochewei6213]

Fx30 looks more robust in overall ways

[@DOPELIGHTS]

Am I the only one who thinks that he looks like Christopher Nolan with this haircut?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

🤣you are not - unfortunately I hear this a lot

[@DOPELIGHTS]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Haha I mean it as a compliment 😂 Anyways great video btw. Even if I don't have the financial conditions to buy any of those cameras now, your presentation and video quality made with watch the entire video ❤️ Keep Going 🙌

[@med_wd]

Believe me the FX30 makes you look like Edward Norton

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Now that one I have heard before - and I’m ok with it 🤣🤣

[@evgeniylivevlog7619]

sony fx 30 win

[@Kyrylo_Maverick]

a7c has better video quality.

[@alyankhan8992]

Am i the only one? or that you really look like Christopher nolan

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

so ice I am told several times a day - I can safely say that you are not the only one 🤣

[@bastian.michel]

1080p on the A7C is terrible. Do not buy it for FHD. (A7C owner)

[@RIKIBRO]

these two machine can't compare your new hair cut!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

💇‍♂️💇‍♂️🤣

[@SuperSuperka]

Both are rather bad. I own a7c. Too tight space between lens and handle just pain to hold. Super bad codec for video. FX30 is cropped and crippled, only codec is good

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

i think they look great - what would be a good camera in your eyes at this price

[@SuperSuperka]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis I just note that both has serious problems, which two 2500 cameras like Sony a7 IV, Canon r6m2 has no. Some people may spend more and buy really good hybrid camera, I'd personally do this. I bought a7c when there were no these alternatives. I am dissapointed by it. _For those who doesn't need much good continious autofocus - Panasonic s5, Fuji X-t3/4 are also an option_

[@noisackda2564]

Those eyebrows are out of control Mark.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

They have a mind of their own

[@topshelf223]

I can now say that ff is not that much more lol omg I’m dead