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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 😂😂

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 :)

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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🙏🏾

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

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

Awesome tests mate!

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

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!

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????

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 ?

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

Thank you so much for this video.

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 ??

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

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

Great sense of humor.

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

192m subscribers, I love that!

Thanks bro for the video ☺️

The 120fps test was brilliant 😂

Great comparison, TY

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

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.

very good comparison video mannnn

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

Nice video.thanks 👍👍

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 !

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.

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?

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

Could you do the rig for the R10

When do you think A7C ii will come out?

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

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?

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 ;)

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

should have use the same lens for comparison

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

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)

Fx30 looks more robust in overall ways

Believe me the FX30 makes you look like Edward Norton

sony fx 30 win

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

a7c has better video quality.

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

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

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

Those eyebrows are out of control Mark.

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