Sony FX30 vs FX3 - Is The FX3 Really Worth Double?

[@stopthefomo]

Agreed, FX30 is a crazy value for KZbinrs on a budget and I’m glad I waited - I love what Sony is doing with their hybrid FX series! I hope Sony delivers a FX-A1 in 2023

[@Josh_Sattin]

That would be amazing! I think/hope the next round of FX cameras will be 6K/8K with oversampled 4K.

[@Veypurr1]

I just bought a FX30, I like it. As a serious hobbyist filmmaker I am hoping the FX30 will serve me well for the next few years. Please continue to make more FX30 videos.

[@Josh_Sattin]

Congrats! The FX30 is a great camera. More videos coming up! Thanks for watching!

[@VinnieCamilleriMusic]

Of all the 100's of vids out there this is the most explanatory, cheers Josh.

[@Josh_Sattin]

Oh wow. Thank you for the kind words and for watching!

[@agenericaccount3935]

Really, the only thing stopping me from FX30 is already owning the FX3. No point in rolling back down the hill to crop.

[@boomboombaby9140]

And the only reason I bought the fx30 because I have a lot lenses to fit it because my last camera was an a6500 😂😂💀💀

[@dancer1]

I’ll take your fx3 off your hands

[@agenericaccount3935]

@@boomboombaby9140 You are the perfect buyer for it! Hope it's worked well for you

[@agenericaccount3935]

@@dancer1 You'll have to pry it from my cold dead hands 👐🏻

[@scienceinfo7229]

I have FX3 and FX30 but most of the time i use FX30 i like the clarity and the quality of the video its very HDR

[@samirachiko]

When you filmed yourself the difference is really impressive: the general color and especially the skin tone is perfect on the FX3! The color contrast in the various parts of the image is balanced!

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

I like your style, just calm and honest talk. Awesome videos! I picked up the fx30, great camera for the price.

[@Josh_Sattin]

Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad you liked the video. Congrats on the FX30!

[@barnflyproductions]

fx3 is dope. shot a full documentary on it and it look amazing

[@TheThaiLife]

Wow, this was way closer than I expected. Great video.

[@Josh_Sattin]

Thanks! Yeah, the FX30 is a very capable camera.

[@morozov.cookie]

I thinking about FX30 to make it my vlogging video camera. I did some calculations and found that I can but Fx30 + Sigma 10-18 + 160GB memory card * 2 + rode videomic go mk2 and it is still very cheaper than only FX3 body. The price, size and specs looks very tasty to buy FX30 as a second camera only for video purposes.

[@AwesomeKicks]

The a7iv and FX30 comparison should be interesting, in a a close price range!

[@sonyak7983]

I have the A7iv and it overheated on me...

[@TheAugusts]

Very good video man 👌 I own both the FX3 and A7SIII and after doing some tests I found the the FX30 performed incredibly in comparison. Definitely too good to be true for the price

[@Josh_Sattin]

Thanks! I agree, the FX30 is pretty amazing, especially for the price!

[@the49thstate_]

Which lenses did you use?

[@Josh_Sattin]

@@the49thstate_ I used the 24-70 GM II for the comparison shots.

[@magnusgraham]

Great comparison, Josh! I have both cameras, and despite the FX30 being fantastic value for money, I think most reviewers have only really commented on its comparative 4K performance. I shoot predominantly for broadcast, and need to shoot and deliver in HD only. This is where I feel the FX30 just can't compete with its full-frame sibling. The FX3 has a rich and clean HD image, and its the first small Sony camera I've owned that really excels here. I had an A73 and A7C prior to this, both of which looked great in 4K, but delivered a soft HD image that was troubled by artefacts such as moire, possibly due to a significantly reduced bit rate? I've decided to sell my FX30 after just two months, as it seems to be plagued by the same issues. I'll pick up another FX3, or maybe save for an FX6 instead.

[@Josh_Sattin]

Thanks for sharing your experiences with 1080p. I only shoot in 4K and have been for a while. Good to know about the 1080p on those two cameras. I have shot in 1080p on the A74 before and it looked amazing.

[@JustDisc]

1080p is dead to most people. Fx30 for the win by far!

[@aaronogara8091]

Hey, thank you so much for this in-depth video! Really helped me make the distinctions I needed between fx3 and fx30 to make a choice (and get a new camera without breaking the bank, haha). Much appreciated!

[@Josh_Sattin]

You are very welcome. Glad the video was helpful for you. Thanks for watching!

[@samirmaity9433]

Best camera in this price range for better cinematic video for new creators

[@McHughFilmCompany]

And old creators!

[@mrplaomeow768]

I wish they could make external SSDs standard for us budget shooters. Going to wait since I already have an a6100 and a zv-e10 and a BMPCC6K pro.

[@wojciechkopec9728]

On my zcam it’s standard so Sony can do it as well

[@95Ldunc]

Depends on what you do. If you’re a full time professional content creator (I am in Corporate Video) there is a need to pay double. You get the best equipment to fulfill your needs for the job. Camera manufacturers expect professionals to monetize this gear and make 20 to 30 times what they invested in purchasing it. My clients pay for my gear and if I have a tool that is capable of giving me more to get the job done, then I will pay for it knowing that ultimately it will make my life easier and pay for itself. If you’re doing this as a hobby and/or B2C then absolutely…save yourself the extra $2000.00

[@swashyhimself]

Cameras are not priced based on the profit professionals make with them.

[@95Ldunc]

@@swashyhimself Really? What do you do for a living? tell me how many consumers own lenses like the Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 (retails for $12,000) or how many hobbyist own an ARRI Alexa (cost $78,000). I just shot a job my client paid $12k for with an FX-6 and a 135mm F/1.8 that I own. How many regular consumers buy a $6000 camera and a $2000 lens? This “professional” equipment is not based on professionals to make a profit? Then what do the manufacturers produce it for? To offer the best gear for anyone who might want to try their hand in photography, videography, filmmaking? Or Is it for the average consumer to impress his friends and neighbors who don’t know what aperture is or shutter angle? How does Sony, Canon, Nikon, LUMIX, stay in business without the professional being the largest demographic they sell to? Ever call B&H Photo? On the telephone prompts they ask if you are a consumer or a professional. Why do you think that is? Since as you stated: “Cameras are not priced on the profit professionals make with them” , then how do these investments help the professional who buys the gear stay in business and remain profitable? If you plan to shoot professionally (for a profit) then the only camera you should ever purchase with your money earned from a 9-5 job is your first camera. As a professional If you have to save up your money with your 9-5 to purchase your second camera, then you are doing something wrong. Clients pay for my gear, I don’t. How do the camera companies stay in business selling full frame FX-3s or A7R5s and a $3000 70-200mm F/2.8 to the average consumer who wants to take pictures at their kid’s soccer game? Please advise.

[@swashyhimself]

@@95Ldunc It is conceivable the Arri Alexa has an inflated price as they are used on movies with huge budgets. The idea that a $2000 camera is for lowly casuals, but a $3500 camera is for elite professionals is ludicrous. You seem to have an elitist mindset and think that there’s no overlap between the two, eve heard the term “prosumer”? Go back to making you’re boring videos boomer.

[@tienduy12345]

Can't believe how good the image quality that you can get from a relatively "cheap" camera nowaday. I am able to shoot at iso 10.000 on my A6700, with just a little bit of NR in Resolve the image cleaned up nicely and still retain alot of detail. Just over a year ago, all we can get from a Sony crop sensor was 4K 30fps 8bit video with shit ton of noise at high iso, now we have 4k120p, 10bit 422, dual ISO...just crazy.

[@yanicmb]

Should be getting mine next week i cant wait

[@Josh_Sattin]

Nice! Enjoy!

[@SWADEProductions]

From my understanding the FX3 is a Netflix approved camera. For KZbin FX30 for cinema like Netflix FX3

[@DJAPO]

Fx30 is also Netflix approved

[@SWADEProductions]

@@DJAPO As of May 3rd 2023 according to Netflix website under sony approved cameras the FX30 is not listed.

[@horsemanstoryteller]

​@@DJAPOHow did u know that?

[@CringePanda]

I do a lot of green screen and the FX30 was out of the race as soon as you filmed yourself. The loss of hair detail on your beard and eyelashes showed me the FX3 is better. The funny thing is I'm not really interested in either, but I was considering an FX6 before the C80 was announced.

[@seecraig]

The one thing holding me back is that while the FX30 is new the FX3 is nearing its second birthday and I can't help but think we'll get a Mk2 version early next year. I'd hate to buy an FX3 given the cost and missing features only to see everything I really want in the FX30 finally coming to an FX3Mk2 a few months later. If the FX3 and FX30 had been released at about the same time it would be a different story.

[@Hiah.l]

Judging by Sony's releases, the a7s successor usually comes out soon after a7r release. If we go by that cycle, the FX3 mk2 should be around that same time too

[@shem44]

Impossible. FX3 mk2 will not come out until A7s4 gets release. And that is going to be another 3-5 years.

[@seecraig]

@@shem44 3 years would be next year. A7SIII released Oct 2020. So Oct 2023. Given the competitive market and the FX30 has features not in the FX3 it may be sooner given given an FX3MKII would only be minor improvements. It was only 3 years between A7RIV and A7RV (and let's not forget the A7RIVa (which was 2 years after the IV).

[@HAlariousInc]

@@shem44a7s models are probably being axed lol.

[@agenericaccount3935]

@@HAlariousInc nope

[@sixsixvisuals]

Interesting the difference in background color between the fx30 and R7

[@EricGebhard]

Very interesting compression. Both are fantastic video cameras. If you don't need the low light capabilities the FX30 may be a very smart choice. Personally, I got the FX3 because I wanted the low light capabilities. In fact i used it to film the lunar eclipse earlier this week and it worked great. Really wish it had focus breathing compensation and animal autofocus tracking in video like the FX30. These two missing features are a huge drawback to the FX3. I do have an FX30 on order because it will work as a great second camera and it will allow me to film my cats in action easier. Take care and thank you for your time putting this video together.

[@Josh_Sattin]

You're welcome. I really hope they update these cameras with the new features. Thanks for watching!

[@DaMeng3000]

Where’s the eclipse video? Super interested to see that!

[@EricGebhard]

@@DaMeng3000 I am still working on it. Sorry I have a massive backlog of work so hopefully I can get it processed in the near future.

[@digitalmagicAR]

Thank you. Helpful video. Been looking at the FX3 for a while to replace A7SII and A7RIII for gimbal work and wedding beauty shots

[@Josh_Sattin]

You're welcome. Glad the video was helpful for you. Thanks for watching!

[@HopeProphecy]

Thanks Josh for sharing these insights. I am debating between the FX3 and FX30. The camera will be used for talking head videos, in a studio, with controlled lighting. I will be using shadows on my face (not flat lighting) and will have a darker backdrop with practical lights and a few other items in the darker background. Would I see any noticeable improvement visually by going with the FX3 over the FX30 in this use case? Thanks!

[@Josh_Sattin]

If you can control the lighting to keep the ISO at the base and not have a lot of dynamic range in the shot then they will be pretty similar. The one thing is really full frame vs APSC. If it is a tight space then you will need a pretty wide lens and you will have more distortion on the FX30 since you will need a wider lens than on the FX3.

[@HopeProphecy]

@@Josh_Sattin thanks! I'm a bit confused though. Wouldn't a 35mm lens on the FX30 be the same focal distance as a 52.5mm on the FX 3? Wouldn't the room look the same (assuming the camera is in exactly the same spot)?

[@Josh_Sattin]

A 35mm lens on the FX3 will be significantly wider than on the FX30. So for example, if you have a spot for the camera and a 35mm lens looks good on a FX3, you will need a 24ish mm lens on the FX30. To get the same field of view, you need a wider lens on the FX30, which has more potential for distortion in a small space. And to answer your question, yes the 35 on FX30 and 52.5 on FX3 will have the same field of view but will look different because the lenses have different distortion, compression, etc. Neither is right or wrong. Just can be funky in really small spaces with an APSC camera. It's all personal preference.

[@HopeProphecy]

@@Josh_Sattin Got it. Thanks for sharing. I've never heard anyone share that insight on distortion from the APSC (they just assume it looks the same when accounting for the 1.5x crop). I prefer the 50mm focal length and would go with the Sigma 35mm 1.4 on the FX30. I may have to research the distortion on that lens.

[@Josh_Sattin]

@@HopeProphecy No worries. Yeah I struggle with this in my studio because I need a fairly wide lens and want to limit the distortion. Yeah just remember, field of view is the same, but the look of the image will be different since its actually a different focal length. If you have space then you can back up the APSC camera, but then depth of field changes too. Again, no right or wrong here.

[@WEHAVETHISDREAM]

THE video I was looking for! Perfect in every way. Thank you!

[@TheReallyBadChannel]

I think at double the cost you're quite literally getting more of everything.

[@MarineX]

Great comparison, I primarily shoot in the studio, however because it's a man cave I keep it pretty moody which is normally at 3600 Kelvin at about 7%. Therefore, I gotta keep the FX3 in 12800, usually around F4 for the aperture. Using my a6600 in the same environment, I usually have to keep the ISO 1250 however, I'm usually using a lens that's down to f1.4 but I so want the fx30 just to swap out the 6600

[@Josh_Sattin]

Thanks! Yeah, swapping out the 6600 for an FX30 would be nice.

[@BrandonTalbot]

God I keep getting tugged by the Sony strings. Nice work Josh!

[@Josh_Sattin]

Thanks Brandon!

[@WiP999]

Excellent video. The FX30 is a bargain, get 2x FX30s instead of 1x FX3. I can't wait to pair my vintage nikkor primes with my metabones speedbooster on the FX30.

[@95Ldunc]

Be careful with those metabones adapters. I’ve seen cases where they have fried the camera body. Using anything other than OEM voids the warranty on the camera during the warranty period.

[@mauricioli3901]

Hola Josh, too good for the price the FX30. GREAT comparison. Thank you. 👍🏻☀️🌊🏝🌋🌴📸

[@Josh_Sattin]

You're welcome. I agree, it's a great value.

[@McarthurBeard]

Fx30 with sigma 30mm 1.4 for film making is what I’m buying

[@garfieldirwin]

I'd love to consider the FX30 but the lack of EVF is a show-stopper for me -- I find an EVF essential for shooting wildlife.

[@Josh_Sattin]

Yeah, an EVF is super helpful for wildlife. Hopefully we see Sony put this camera in a hybrid body with an EVF soon.

[@jaysunkreuze1466]

Until Sony releases a major software update for these cameras I cannot justify purchasing them. A major peeve of mine is the lack of focus breathing compensation. My a7iv has it. A cinema camera should have cinema quality software. Until then I'll stick with my a7iv.

[@primetimegrant]

Didn’t the FX30 come with FBC?

[@w500nm]

What camera did you use to shoot this video?

[@BrandonBurch]

Really good info. Thanks.

[@Josh_Sattin]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@FosterMedia]

Just ordered one as a Second cam to my Zcam S6. Itl be interesting to see the difference in noise between the two. But all this lowlight stuff is funny, unless youre shooting only events, lowlight is just irrelevant. Any film maker worth his salt knows how to light a scene. I've never had an issue with S35 or even MFT sensored cameras in regards to noise, also Resolves NR is phenominal.

[@daltonbrowne7980]

Thanks for the video. Current personal FX3 owner looking at work budget and how to spend it. FX3 is the clear winner and worth the money for my use case.

[@Josh_Sattin]

You're welcome. FX3 is a great camera for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@skymakai]

I thought the colors were too far off to want to pair up the FX30 with an FX3. The time lost trying to get them to match would add up.

[@karlnotyourbusiness4429]

Excellent vid. Thanks for this. I'd love to know how it stacks up against the RV video as I've just bought one and would like a separate video body as a backup and secondary camera. At that price it is very attractive but I haven't seen a comparison of the output. Any thoughts?

[@Josh_Sattin]

You're welcome. Unfortunately I have not tried the A7RV and can't afford to buy one at the moment.

[@peterguava]

You really make me thinking about the FX 30 the only thing what really bothers me are these immense Prices of the media CF Express Type A u need to use on this camera. Thank you like always super good and useful information.

[@Josh_Sattin]

You're welcome. You can shoot most modes on these cameras to a SD card.

[@conner_productions]

I'm using v90 sd card and am able to shoot in everything including 4k 120fps s&q

[@anilyolsal]

@@conner_productions Does v90 sd card allows you to shoot at 1080p 240fps ?

[@conner_productions]

@@anilyolsal Just tested it and yes it does

[@anilyolsal]

@@conner_productions Thank you! I was planning to get a cf express type a card with my fx30 purchase, I guess it can wait now 😂

[@lewishague123]

Looks like the FX3 now has focus-breathing?

[@Josh_Sattin]

Yes it does now. It was added with a firmware update.

[@lewishague123]

@@Josh_Sattin Awesome. Still for the life of me can't decide between these two cameras... looking at picking one up before year end.

[@Josh_Sattin]

@@lewishague123 Buy the FX3 if you can afford it.

[@brannonhagenson6541]

Your information is amazing and very much appreciated ….. I still have a list of questions on These cameras regarding my work flow as a surf videographer ….. would it be possible to set up a call with you ? Thanks so much …

[@Josh_Sattin]

You are very welcome. You can set up a call here: superpeer.com/joshsattin

[@diskomiks]

Hey. Which camera did you shoot this talking heads part of this video? I would love to know that as it looks perfect, thank you!

[@jaymills1720]

Josh, great video! A couple of questions 1. What do you do in pre or post to make the image look less digital? 2. Skintones on a6700/fx30 seem more canon pink which I like but the ISO in zve1 etc are better. Any way to get that canon look on zve1 easily?

[@Josh_Sattin]

Thanks! Here's how I expose and grade Slog3 for any Sony camera: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGWslGRvmrVmbLs

[@giuliomalloni3975]

Does anyone know how I can get a slow shutter effect on my fx30 ? Seems like I can’t go any lower than 1/48th of a second. Thanks

[@AlleyKatPr0]

The only question I got about your tests are this: did you use HDMI out using 16-bit RAW data output? If all you did was use the in camera recording for the footage you showed, then, it would not be a great testing suite, because no one is going to use the in camera recording, unless there was no other choice - there is no point in having a camera with a function that you do not use. 16-bit RAW data output is the only choice with these cameras, using a Ninja V in a rig and walk amongst the gods of Olympus like a professional. Seeing how you got Full Frame on the FX-3, the output in RAW is incredible - especially for keying

[@gorehounds]

"because no one is going to use the in camera recording" Dude....97.6% of people who buy these cameras will use the internal recording.

[@AlleyKatPr0]

@@gorehounds Then they should probably use a smartphone to record their footage. $4,000 spend on a camera that is full frame, and you will not use the fullest potential of the camera by gimping the quality? Spending $500 on an external recording device after spending $4,000 on a camera is par for course. Next you will be telling me that spending $2,000 on glass is a waste of money...

[@gorehounds]

@@AlleyKatPr0 "Next you will be telling me that spending $2,000 on glass is a waste of money" Mate, please do not put words in my mouth. You are the person proclaiming what people should buy and how they should use it.. quote: "Then they should probably use a smartphone to record their footage" If you use an external recorder to get the best quality you can, then fine, more power to you. But saying "no one is going to use the in camera recording" is just incorrect. I get that maybe you personally would like to see a comparison with the Raw footage because that's what you use. But you can't fault josh's video because he used internal recording, as again, that's what the majority of people will be using as well. If it were me I'd have said something like. "nice video @Josh_Sattin, I personally use Raw footage and would love to see the same comparison but with Raw.. Thanks"

[@AlleyKatPr0]

97.6%, you say? well then, 97.6% of people are idiots and 97.6% of people are not doing a full and complete test and should not be reporting nonsense about picture quality when they have not done a complete test. Don't waste my time any more.

[@ludovicavice3496]

Lol it does not seem like you work with these...😅 😂 Or work as a videographer...no one really uses external recording... Even some top notch guys in the industry uses the full hd mode as workflow is always king in the videography world 😅

[@davidvictory9764]

How would u compare it to the s5 mk2?

[@Antonengeltv]

Wondering if using noise reduction in post would give the fx30 the same “clean” image as the fx3. Considering there isn’t much loss of details when bumping it up to 12000iso What’s your thoughts?

[@Josh_Sattin]

I haven't tried it, but I think it would be worth experimenting with. Noise reduction in post is another step and can be demanding on your computer too. But I guess with that idea you could also add some noise reduction to FX3 footage and make that cleaner too.

[@thekidrolla]

@@Josh_Sattin that wasn’t the question tryna make fx30 clean like Fx3 not fx3 clean as fx6 or wtv can we get a same crisp look by doing that to the fx30 no one asked about what if we do it to fx3 ..?

[@DancedZikrNZ]

I bought the FX30 recently and I have to say that so far I am disappointed to the extent that I really regret the purchase. My primary use is for landscape and so far, testing in excellent light, I have yet to get images with the sort of sharpness that I would expect or want. Inferior to my a6600 and in fact inferior to some much lesser cameras I use for video. I know that for many if not most video subjects softness can be helpful, and definitely more so than excessive digital sharpening. If my yardstick was a full-frame Sony then that would be misplaced. However it isn't, it is another much older Sony APSC camera as well as some much lesser recorders such as the DJI Mini 3 Pro. I have been shooting in slog3 etc and color grading with Resolve Studio. I have also experimented with S-Cinetone to see if it was my slog settings but no better there either. I have tried shooting at MM 0 and MM 1.5. I have tried a number of lens as well as seeing how far I can push things (sharpen and mid-detail) in post and so far pretty disappointing. Perhaps it is a question of getting used to the camera however sharpness is fairly fundamental, you can see how sharp things are long before you get the colors where you want them. Here's hoping it is my inexperience with this type of video camera, I certainly want it to work.

[@tvchay]

Have you turned up the sharpness on one of your profiles?

[@DancedZikrNZ]

@@tvchay Using slog 3 there is no sharpness option though there is a workaround using slog 3 in a Picture Profile but then you do not get the full set of slog 3 options. It is a real hassle.

[@HAlariousInc]

A little confused how its inferior to the 6600 considering its the same/ similar sensor. Shooting in slog 3 turns sharpness down to -7. The fx30 and turns down/off noise reduction. So fx30 is pretty much a more raw version of the 6600. Have you tried upping the sharpness and noise reduction through your nle?

[@DancedZikrNZ]

@@HAlariousInc You are right, and after a lot more experimentation, with sharpening applied in post it comes out pretty well. You can see an example here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYfJdqKoZ7ehppo. However I do wish it was possible to add some sharpening in-camera as it would make my editing workflow faster and easier.

[@qiyuxuan9437]

You are probably just too used to viewing the over sharpened footage from lower end devices. For examole, the DJI mini 3 pro's footage is pretty much like a mobile phone footage, very obvious digital sharpening. Cinema cameras does not produce that kind of footage.

[@JoelRiveraMD]

Can you make a video of how you make your videos ? I wanting to learn how to present the topic and how to stay consistent like you do .

[@Josh_Sattin]

I would love to make a video about that and have been meaning to for a while. I will eventually. I have a long list of videos to get through. Thanks for watching!

[@AbusedNoob]

Hey Josh, in the side by side comparisons, are you shooting on super 35 on the FX3 to match the images to the FX30 or are you shooting full frame and cropping it?

[@Josh_Sattin]

No cropping. I move the camera to get the same framing.

[@Troy_Sent_A_Message]

Covered a lot. But never saw a direct physical comparison side by side? Did I miss it?

[@Josh_Sattin]

They are literally the same body design. The only differences are a few cosmetic things like the color of the 1/4-20 screw holes and a few other small things. The LCD in the FX30 has a higher resolution but doesn't have a mechanical shutter.

[@douglascarrphotography]

Hi Josh thx for the video. I don't have any gear at the moment and want to get into wildlife film making and there a few things are important, low light, animal face detection, fast and accurate focusing, and $$$ off course and as one is not just buying a body one needs glass to. and if money was not a problem then a 400-800 would be great but I'n not in that budget range. but I like the 60-600 and think it would be great on a crop sensor. Low light well that is a interesting one as there's actually only maybe 2 hours per day that one are allowed to be out in a National Park in Africa before you have to be back in camp 1 in the morning and one at sun sett and how often would I have a lion or leopard at those times and if I did then I might just except the quality I'll get I think as there's probably always a better camera out there. But you said the FX30 has the same sensor as the a7Siii but that has a full frame and ISO 80-409 600 so does the FX30 match that. In one hand I was leaning towards the Nikon Z9 as Ive always been a Nikon shooter and although its kind of out of my budget its focusing is not as good as the Sony and I don't need 8K I just sold my insta360x3 and it's 6k really filled up my hard drives to quickly. I think 4k 120 would be nice but I'm not sure if you can tell the difference between 4k and 1080 on KZbin on a smart phone so I think shooting in 1080 and export in edit to 2k or 4k might be good enough. So that does cut the costs for me. But say I could afford the Z9 then I can also look at the FX3 so how does that compare to say the a7iv or the a1? thx

[@Josh_Sattin]

FX3 and A7S3 have the same sensor, not the FX30. Unfortunately I have not used a Z9 so I can't help you out there. If you are strictly video then I would go for the FX3 over the A74 or A1. The A74 can overheat. If you are doing both photo and video and want one body, the A1 is amazing.

[@douglascarrphotography]

@@Josh_Sattin ok Thx

[@AaronAbernethy]

I already have an FX3. What does everyone think about getting an FX30 as a B camera. I have a bunch of APS-C Sigma lenses from my A6400

[@Josh_Sattin]

Great B cam to the FX3.

[@AndieNow]

then theres me. shooting on a c100 mk2. id like to upgrade

[@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 ??

[@DAJakaRedAries]

What did you pick?

[@TibNguyen]

i have a7s3 and a7m4, i also shoot night event. You think sony fx30 can keep up which these cameras?

[@thekidrolla]

That’s my question too

[@MrSousoun972]

That also my question toi 😅

[@simonyoung1339]

What did you shoot the talking head parts in this camera with? And would you say that the in camera noise reduction from the Canon line up, the R3 for example, is less heavy handed when shooting in clog3?

[@Josh_Sattin]

I used the FX3 for this video. It's tough to compare the noise reduction in all of these cameras because they all kind of work differently. The good thing is that the High ISO NR is adjustable in the Canon cameras.

[@j.michaelphotography4883]

A shutter. Ability to use flash

[@workingwiththelight3119]

Can you demonstrate how we can use FX30 with Sigma lens 16mm 1.4 with clear image zoom to get 16-24mm range zooming. Can we use face AF in that mode?

[@Josh_Sattin]

Unfortunately I don't have that lens. I did make a video about clear image zoom on Sony cameras though: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnXFk6WCZt2liLc

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

The fx30 with the 16 works as normal with the FX30 consistent with the other cameras - you lose face and eye detect in clear image zoom and it switches to centre focus.

[@luismoracmyk]

FX30 or A7C ? I have an a7iv looking for a B cam. Thx 🙏

[@Josh_Sattin]

Tough call. I would personally go with the FX30 to get 10 bit. Or look for a used A74. Having matching cameras is the best.

[@FordSierraIS]

if you record in raw, does it still apply nr?

[@Josh_Sattin]

I haven't tested the raw output, but I would assume that it wouldn't apply noise reduction because it's raw.

[@BBTKALI]

Excellent video. Looking to get the best all around video camera with good pics , I see sony 7r 5 with 8k vs the 2 your talking about , what would you recommend for a new guy , thx

[@Josh_Sattin]

Thanks! If you are looking for a solid hybrid camera with better photo capabilities, I would consider the A7IV or A7RV.

[@trashbag8124]

The one word of caution I would give you about the a7r5 is that the rolling shutter on that is terrible. That’s definitely way more of a photography camera but I feel like the video capabilities are not quite there yet on that

[@JulieBirkheim]

Hi Josh! Thank you for this video, I am considering buying the FX30, I just wanted to ask if it's possible to mount it on the DJI Ronin?

[@patrickfalls6819]

Yes, you can mount it to the Ronin.

[@agri2986]

Of course it did

[@PhotoGearFun]

Thanks for the video! I noticed in your past 2 videos the FX3 seems to have missed focus on a few of the shots. I know you mentioned it in the last video. Have you found that to be a big issue for shooting anything other than the low light tests?

[@Josh_Sattin]

You're welcome. I have always found the autofocus of the FX3 to be reliable. The FX30 does seem to do better in lower light though.

[@brannonhagenson6541]

Wait ….. the FX30 is better in Lowe light ??

[@matthewqin3672]

Hi Josh, would you like to compare FX30 whit Xh2s? They are both APS-C, and similar price.

[@Josh_Sattin]

Unfortunately I do not have a XH2S.

[@matthewqin3672]

@@Josh_Sattin sad🥺 I watched you compare Xh2s to Fx3, but they are in different price and frames, I believe if it was Xh2s and Fx30, will get more comments🤣

[@mohammadfahmidhasan]

Can we get a vlog shoot entirely on FX30?

[@Josh_Sattin]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJOylIekibOja6M

[@mohammadfahmidhasan]

@@Josh_Sattin Thanks mate. Keep up the good work

[@Josh_Sattin]

You’re welcome. Thanks for checking out my videos.

[@dancehallnewupdatesvevo4571]

Fx30 is worth the buy not much difference between the two. Basically the same for less money.

[@AngelSanchez-ge9og]

Sony has done what black magic has done with their cameras, the 4K costs 1300 and has massive value for what your getting. 1800 for a really similar camera as the fx3 is mind boggling.

[@jacksonfilm]

Interesting.

[@Bob-om1lk]

the ibis looks way better on the fx30.. i think u wrong by sayin that they're both the same.. just lookin at your footage

[@grassrunner7983]

yay !

[@MrApplebumPS]

YES! The FX3 is more Cinematic looking. Noise all over the FX30. The FX3 is a no brainer if you have the cash. Personally I would not touch the FX30.

[@javierherrera9450]

Fx30 looks way sharper and better than the FX3 am I not seeing what you're saying???

[@Children.ofEARTH]

Sony a7sIII😊

[@garfieldirwin]

a7s30? I'd buy that! ;-)

[@checkeredflagfilms]

Neither has a viewfinder so of absolutely no interest to me. screens imo are useless for fine composing, checking focus and exposure adjustments.

[@BrandonTalbot]

Then why would you watch this video?

[@checkeredflagfilms]

@@BrandonTalbot Brandon is excellent with his reviews.

[@B9scrambler]

Without needing to watch the video... No.

[@MsDurex]

30 looks green.