Sony FX30 vs A7IV | Which Should You Get?

[@KenseiAkatsu]

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[@e-synagogue6393]

Hey, thanks alot for the great job you do Please, i need your help for color grading. In fact, i am a Gh5 owner but wanna go to sony fx30. Can find a used one for better price ?

[@e-synagogue6393]

Need LUTs for my Gh5 footages too

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[@Jay_Q_001]

True:)

I bought the Fx30 and I regretted it, I couldn't sell it because it was difficult to sell second hand in Turkey. I was angry at myself, thinking I had made a mistake. I came across this video. Thanks for the comparison, FX30 definitely gives a more cinematic image, even in photo shoots. Additionally, having an APSC sensor as the second camera gives the opportunity to use different depths of field at the same focal length. "There is no mistake"

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[@keoni3591]

Thank you! 17:17 is what I was looking for. just need a camera that can focus quickly; from far to near with no perceived loss of clarity or focus.

[@RoyalG]

I do think it's worth mentioning that A7IV is notorious for over heating because it's not really built for only being a video camera. The FX30 has a built in cooling system to handle hotter conditions for larger format. Which is a fairly decent problem if you like filming for festivals or concerts in high picture profiles

[@KenseiAkatsu]

That's true!!!

[@utopian666]

Hmm. Mine happily did 3hrs of 4k 60p before I got bored of waiting for it to overheat. Doesn't seem like too bad of a problem for me.

[@RoyalG]

@@utopian666 from what I’ve seen on a lot of forums. Not everyone’s a7IV has the same issue, perhaps it s a firmware related problem or further, but I see this talked a lot. Sounds like you got a better made one.

[@utopian666]

@@RoyalG *2 better made ones. I have two. From speaking to Sony directly about the issue though my rep, I think the people on the forums are just bad at configuring the cameras, or there's a tiny amount of defective units. Don't forget the internet magnifies small issues massively. The A7Iv have stated run times, and Sony have confirmed, if they don't achieve this you can send the camera back they will replace it.

[@kevinforget549]

@@utopian666 seems to vary based on camera to camera. some have reported overheating after 30 min with the screen closed at 4k60 and around 50 min at 4k24.

[@shadostorm8375]

Wanted to get A7IV as a 2nd cam for my FX30. Now im loving my FX30 even more. Thanks for the insightful review!

[@anthonypapagna]

I do both photo and video and since the fx30 is $700 cheaper, and has a lot newer technology, it’s clearly the better camera. Even for photo

[@Studiotek]

Yeah, people get too hung up on full frame vs APSC... especially for video

[@jl9752]

Awwww finally, a native Japanese guy reviewing Japanese cameras (in English). I feel like I’ve finally found harmony in the world.

[@kamiljanus1007]

What a great comparison, especially the end - don't stop trying! Thank You.

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Thanks for staying until the end!!!

[@MonikaGajewska_Art]

Many thanks! You helped me a lot to choose the right cam for me! Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@khalil2153]

The advice at the end was really helpful, thank you!

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Welcome!

[@pfv3462]

Great video! Indeed The A7IV has a nicer and sharper image across the board! I had a lot of doubts, but not anymore I'm definitely going for the A7IV in 2023. I know that this one also takes better pictures, so I'm also going to go for the more expensive full frame lenses! I don't know if this camera still overheats, but the image quality has convinced me!

[@kooistradurk]

Open the flip screen and you should be fine!

[@apsaravideo]

Thumb up for this great review Kensei! Love your side-by-side comparisions. Thank you !!

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mackudog1]

Great video. Great channel Kensei! I've chosen a7iv two months ago. It was easier for me as i've jumped from A7ii and I've already had full frame lenses, but seriously I was considering FX30. I'm very happy with A7iv. Have a lovely Christmas!

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Thanks! I agree. It's easy to use especially if you are coming from A series!

[@elmono3939]

Excellent review ! Was surprised how FX30 beat A7IV in the focusing test.

[@j.oh47]

Yea that was pretty crazy

[@teun9093]

I needed that message at the end! Subscribed

[@tussaw]

After watching your video, and listening to your story... first thing i did was, Subscribe to your channel.. normally we don't see practical comparison side by side, the way you did and this video was worth it..

[@RobiulIslam-fo2vg]

Man great comparison. Thank you so much for this video. It's help me a lot.😊❤️

[@Cesar-pq2ck]

I do only video. The FX30 is my first pro camera; I love it! I film mostly outdoors and on the run. The AF is smooth and quick.

[@jdc2126]

The Fx30 has an amazing auto focus and color science. For video I’ll choose the FX30 and for photos the A74😊

[@mazinyi]

This is dope. We just invested in an A7iv for our campaign shoots and trying out a few of these settings. Thank you for making this video

[@ognjencarevic3123]

Best comparison out there, thanks for this vid!

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Glad you liked it!

[@TheLifeOfABroski]

Great comparison! A7IV for me 👑

[@kooistradurk]

To me the sensors make the difference. I can rarely control the lighting conditions with my work. Apsc just falls apart quickly when on low light conditions.

[@jarrydjackson361]

I usually fast forward, but thus time I watched the whole video. Subbed

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Thanks!!

[@angelo_arcangel]

I just wanted to learn stuff in these cameras and yet ended up realizing lesson in life. Great point. Keep it up Sensei 😅

[@kareygreen4471]

I love your philosophy at the end. So true.. Thank you. Love your videos.

[@KenseiAkatsu]

I appreciate you saying that!

[@emanuelemaraldi482]

Man great video! Love the ending 🙏🏻

[@starmanx25]

Really appreciate this video! Well done! Your english is great too. Thank you for posting this video vs worrying about judgement from idiots online. Keep it up!

[@austinreid6908]

Your speech at the end helped me with my decision. FX30

[@careyyourself]

That sick outfit in the intro got my like! Killin em with style!!

[@KenseiAkatsu]

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Crux hit me in the feels. Needed that. Thanks brother.

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[@DanTemirov]

Awesome ending man😁!

[@jakubBae]

Amazing video! I was very confused towards the end though haha

[@gphiproductions]

Wow! Very detailed and thorough comparison of the two. Thanks for making and sharing this video! 🙏🏽👍🏽

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Thank YOU for watching!!

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[@tyler.cosmos]

Awesome video. I’m still not sure what direction to go. I do love the way you say quality though. I may start saying it the way too. It’s unique.

[@Mwindamusic]

Really great review! One can tell how much work went into this! Thank you!

[@KenseiAkatsu]

And thank you for watching!!

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Bro your content is fire keep it up

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Appreciate it

[@marios739]

as always, great video and very helpful, thank you!

[@delosreyesgino]

I think sharpness is overrated. But I just want to compliment you on that Saito Hajime hairstyle. It's on point everytime bro!

[@shubhamsinha7]

🙂wait you cant burst shoot with fx30 ? as it doesnt have continuous shooting

[@valeriomazzanti8681]

fx30 upgrading to 2.0 which sdxc are read? Thank you

[@wildlifehouse]

FX30 or A7IV for shooting bird and wildlife videos (no photos) with the Sony 200-600mm. Thanks!

[@5un50utPr05]

Love you Brother! Going with the fx30!!!

[@Synorius]

Thank you for this awesome video! And especially for the last part :)

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Glad you liked it! And thanks for watching it till the end!

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You are like master Shifu from Kung fu panda. Love your video and your vibe. Keep it up!

[@maruwaanmoses]

Really enjoyed this review! Thanks Kensei 👊🏼

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheButtaSpot]

Amazing review, I’ve watched so many of these I really enjoyed your perspective on this topic it helped a lot 🙏🏿

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Oh, you just gave me the another motivation to create!!

[@TheButtaSpot]

@@KenseiAkatsu the beauty of art and creativity, the never ending opportunity to inspire and help each other 🙏🏿💯

[@charlescharles9660]

for my budget fx30 is ok to buy, what type of lens is good for fx30 kindly i wish suggest me ( wedding videographer)

[@prythvzadhav494]

0:26 My man wasn't lying when he said he's good at helping people to decide

[@BigGuyBandy]

Absolutely amazing video very, inspiring and you attained my attention 100%. Good work!

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Thank you!!

[@mkg1037]

No need of post processing on fx 30 ? When we apply luts on it ...

[@KenseiAkatsu]

I don't

[@ciudadanosdelcosmos]

Hi,in photography i will have some artifacs becouse only have electronic shutter? i like a7iv but readed overheating issues. thanks!

[@KenseiAkatsu]

I think that doesn’t generate a big problem.

[@mosquedadavid]

Great review with very practical real life situations.

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Thanks for watching!!

[@inkenweber-fm3ng]

Such a great review - FX30 all the way for now 😊 the speed of the AF was impressive!

[@dr.manojarka]

Great review ❤ subscribed !!

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Thank you!!

[@SpiderboxFilms]

Very well done video. Really enjoyed it.

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Glad to hear it!

[@jarryandria]

Great video. I have a question. A7IV have APSC crop at 60fps. So imagine I like to take 60fps video so I can always slow it down in post later. Do you recommend buying the FX30 over the A7IV ? Because I heard that A7IV at 60fps is now true 4k and not oversampled 7K anymore, and FX30 is still oversampled 6k because there's no crop.

[@alanleung8188]

This was one of the best comparison video I've seen, thank you! If possible, could you do a FX30 vs ZV-E1?

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Thank you! I will think about it!!

[@chaitaliroy229]

Yep you did correctly compare the both cameras scientifically as much as possible and thats really help ful

[@toninoaldajani]

Thanks for sharing info , really appreciated, about the noise in fx30 with slow motion can fixed ? Its good camera for slow motion?

[@digitalbread4574]

Super useful comparison really appreciate it. 💯

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Glad you think so!

[@ridingdreamer]

Nice comparison and video, thanks for sharing! For me the decision is clear. I am a current user of the great A73 and if I upgrade, it would be an A74 (if I do it now) or a future A75. Its an amazing all rounder camera. I would only consider the FX line if I do more video works. But for a dedicated video shooter I can see the appeal of the FX line. But I would still think that if you are a "one" camera person, doing both equally, the A7 line would still be better!

[@KenseiAkatsu]

I just hope A75 comes soon!!

[@BONLEV]

I have a A7IV (mostly used for stills) and when I use it on a gimbal it is in crop mode for 4K50P(in my country) so I can slow it down in post. But is the crop mode in the A7IV still better in low light than the FX30? You tested the full frame mode of the A7IV. I ask this because a need another cam and a A7IV second hand is about the price of new FX30. thx for making this video!

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[@musti19966]

Wallah this is the Best explanation on KZbin

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Thank you!!

[@sangen0817]

Thank you for making wonderful comparsion video! My main gear is LUMIX S5M2, it is great camera but using on shooting video, the autofocus struggle sometimes. I was wondering should I buy a7iv or fx30 for high quality autofocus video camera, and now I decide to get fx30.

[@wildlifehouse]

Is the autofocus system in both cameras the same or does the FX30 have more advanced autofocus technology (i.e., newer generation)? Thanks!

[@KenseiAkatsu]

I don't know about the technical thing lol

[@wildlifehouse]

@@KenseiAkatsu lol did some research and used both and found out that they have basically the same autofocus technology. Of most importance, they both have what's referred to as "Autofocus Assist." This feature is available on the FX30, A7IV A7RV and FX3 (not available on the A1 as of right now).

[@Giniaer]

Hello Folks, I wanna ask you which camera some of the instagram models are using. For example. Dennis Boeer. Michael Yerger. Jaco Brott I would like to know which camera are the using, I love the quality of the pictures. Also are they editing it, how? If someone know, I would love to hear that from you. Thank u very much!

[@AydinAydin-f6w]

I use sony a7 r5 for photography and I have sony 135,34,50 gm series as lenses. I want to buy a video camera, which one would you buy? Fx30 or a7 4?

[@sandmanpictureske]

Can i buy them both?

[@sid2511]

for vlogging in KZbin which camera would you recommend, Between Sony A7 IV or Sony FX30. Or do you have any personal favourite camera for Vlogging in KZbin

[@KenseiAkatsu]

I would choose FX30. Because it’s an APS-C camera you can use light and compact lenses on it

[@aaronreyperey5587]

Thank you Kensei. And thank you for that last part. 🙏

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Very welcome!!

[@Worldfactnewslife]

Hello please can you highlight your video for fx30 video setting for me.

[@ABGstudio_01]

Can I shoot in Sony fx30 and release it on cinema hall??

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Yes you can.

[@thelazycat_]

So the iv beats the cinema fx30 camera in foto and video

[@RalfeOrtiz]

This was me recently, and I ended up getting the A7IV on Xmas eve. No regrets and super glad I did, not to mention all the instant rebates and discounts I got, thank you Jesus! Honestly for me, the better low light performance and DOF is just more superior with an FF. That was the selling points for me, all the other features are a bonus. ✊

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Great choice!!

[@ryanglaeser1638]

Where were you able to get rebates and discounts on the a7iv? Much appreciated!

[@RalfeOrtiz]

@@ryanglaeser1638 Yes I did! I got $300 off the body, and $50 off the Sony Tough-G V90 64gb. Along with some trade-ins, and this was on X-mas eve. Which was the last day of the rebates. Thank God I went! Lol

[@thetastescout]

Thanks for the great info! Your video helped us a lot!

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Glad to hear it!

[@johannaranjo1564]

Thanks for the awesome comparison...!

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Thank you for watching!!

[@lyhormom2547]

what do you think of FX30 adapted to vintage lens? I love Zeiss and Canon FD vintage character and was stuck between adapting them between fx30 or A7IV. But to be honest, I love fx30 body.

[@KenseiAkatsu]

That would be a good spice !!

[@gouravsoni2884]

Just bought A7M4. Superior to FX30 no doubt, big sensor helps a lot. But yeah, it overheats occasionally. In last shoot, in 2 hours shoot, 2 times I had to use my cars AC in full blast mode for 4-5 minutes to calm it down.

[@nyambe]

I do notice that the A7IV has a softer highlight roll off, however 3 things. 1) If you use 125 ISO (lower ISOs) instead of SLOG3 800 ISO, 4K 120 in the FX30 is actually very clean. 2) FX30 has 240fps HD which is awesome shooting action and wildlife. 3) in action sequences and wild life I struggled to notice the crop difference between 60fps and 120fps 4k / 240fps HD because I was always trying to get the tightest shoot with the zoom anyways. BTW you do have 120 HD in the the FX30 without crop. In a 4K timeline you won't notice the difference

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Yeah, we get more options in FX30, which is one of reasons why I recommend this for a video shooter

[@Nick_bayan]

Those last words bravo ❤

[@PureOriginz]

i love the message at the end

[@2000sidhupunjab]

I wish Sony moves all Alpha lineup to FX3/30 body design. I hate the power button on FX series, mode button. Other than that love it. I dig the dark grey and black combo plus squarish aesthetics. At the same time I love the viewfinder, screen and dials on my A7R5. If I were in market as a video shooter I would pickup FX30 over A7IV just for 120fps.

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Same here! I love FX30's cool body! Although I sometimes forget to turn it off because the power button position is weird 😂

[@cdavey7654]

Pretty good video and comparison overall, thanks. But something seems janky with that autofocus/tracking test for the a7iv. I own a A7iv and have also watched quite a few other reviews and the tracking eye auto focus should be really close to the same between the two. 🤷‍♂️

[@CavyFishing]

If you don't mind i'm going to use your wise philosophy words "there is no mistake in life" in a new ad campaign. Arigato!!!

[@ikhsanmaulana6324]

can u help me please ? im from indonesia btw 🙌. Why is 10bit 4:2:2 so heavy on my computer? even 1080p 10bit 4:2:2 is very, very heavy. It's like just wanting to playback on Premiere Pro, it's very heavy. even though my computer specs are Ryzen 9 5950X, 32gb ram, rtx 3070ti and SSD m.2. I use Premiere Pro 2023 ORIGINAL from Adobe Creative Cloud. and 1080p 10bit 4:2:2 is very, very heavy, especially 4k 10bit 4:2:2. Is there a setting on my camera that is wrong? or premiere ? my camera is A7IV

[@KenseiAkatsu]

I think your camera is fine. Maybe premiere pro. You wanna try this. File - Project setting - General - Video Rendering and Playback. And check if the render is GPU Acceleration. If not, change it to that.

[@luisramosvalencia]

i saind "there is no mistake" outloud when you asked hahaa amazing thanks for the advice about keep trying.

[@mynasmusic]

great video man

[@chromiqa]

the videos in the comparison you made, did you shoot the in slog?

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Yes

[@anducao]

what do you think the fx30 vs a7s3! please help!!!!

[@Jay_Q_001]

If you can afford to buy either one, I recommend getting the FX30 with great lenses :)

[@anducao]

@@Jay_Q_001 yes, I just pay and waiting the fx30 and the tamron 17-70. I little nervous. Hope I will be okey :). btw I think cost more with the accessory in the long run

[@Jay_Q_001]

@@anducao that’s great choice:) I bet you’ll experience fantastic moment! KA’s 17-70mm review is helpful for u :) when you need accessories, that’s exactly when your level’s getting higher. That’s good thing

[@anducao]

@@Jay_Q_001 yeah thank you! Are you the owner of this channal? I'm very glad to join the Sony team :)

[@Jay_Q_001]

@@anducao I’m just a piece of this channel. If you’re interested in who I am, I suggest you to watch KA’s R6 mark2 review video, which is uploaded about 2weeks ago. Plus, sometimes I appeared in KA’s video as Sarah. (Secret🤫) Find me:):)

[@NARRASSAFilmes]

Great video! The autofocus sod fx30 is way way better. The canons and Panasonic look better than a74 in AF.

[@paoadventurer]

thank you for this now I fully decide what should buy to make great content I go to FX30 :)