Sony FX30 | The $1,800 Super35 Cinema Camera That Has it All!?

Summary by Krater

Review and field test of the Sony FX30 APS-C cinema camera, comparing its Super35 sensor and performance against full-frame cameras like the Sony FX3.

From the video

Answers: Is the Sony FX30 a good budget cinema camera for video creators?

• Sony FX30 camera review
• Super35 vs full frame sensor
• APS-C cinema camera testing
• Low light performance at high ISO
• Rolling shutter and stabilization testing
• Lens pairing for APS-C sensors

What it concludes

• The Sony FX30 body can be purchased for $1800 without the top handle or $2200 with it.
• The Sony FX30 features a 26-megapixel APS-C sensor downsampled from 6K for 4K video.
• Pairing the FX30 with fast f/1.8 zoom lenses like the Sigma 18-35mm and 50-100mm provides professional results on a budget.
• The Sony FX30 handles thermal performance well, running with no problems at 4K 60p during incubator testing.
• High ISO performance on the FX30 shows increased grain at higher ISOs due to its dual base ISO at 800 and 2500.