I think everyone in the comments are skipping out on major break it or make it fact. As Jason mentioned the ZV-E1 is only dust and moisture resistant, that is huge for people who film in outdoor environments(if you ever plan on bringing this to the beach, or if it starts to rain during your shoot, good luck). The FX30 is completely weather sealed.
Hey Jason I’ve noticed that literally nobody talks about the fx3/30 fan noise. I’ve been considering them but i often film in recording sumtudios while the musicians are playing with studio condenser mics, i tend to be very close to those mics sometimes and was wondering whether that fan would be a problem for me.
Thanks - so useful! I'm getting the FX30 for my online webinars - for 1 to 2 hour sessions - therefore I must have the cooling ability and the 2nd card slot. The things I give up from the ZV-E1 are not critical. Having two SD/cf slots is critical for pro work. Rugged case and time-lock puts it over the top. While I will never be a commercial photo guy - I always take my video cam on the road to record my talks. Then I take pictures. So the smaller size / lenses is also a plus, albeit a smaller point. Overall, thanks for a SUPERB COMPARISON VIDEO!
Tbh I think that unless you’re using the camera for very casual work, most personal RU-vid projects, TikToks and reels, that sort of thing, then there is no choice. The FX30 is the better camera in almost every way, people get so caught up in “the full frame” thinking that will make the videos look the best. The reality is APSC/ Super35 is extremely capable an is actually a major cinema standard, you get enough low light performance, you get enough Bokeh, you get enough resolution. With the FX30 you have a far more powerful camera with no overheating issues, more robust recording options, a better camera body and so on. It’s just a better camera in every way. The ZV-E1 is only good if you’re a real casual shooter and even then id urge someone to get the FX30, even if you plan on taking some photos on it. They both feature no shutter, only the FX30 has 26mps.
This is by far the best comparative video between the 2 models and have answered all my questions! For me I'll be choosing the FX30 as I want to get into more professional videography to compliment my photography side hustle. I already own 2 a7iv and several full frame lenses, so sticking a 20mm 1.8G would look great on the FX30. After watching your Moments short film, it's all about the story (also lighting plays a great deal). Couldn't tell which body/lens you used just by watching the short film. So with the extra money I saved by going with the FX30, i'll use it with some lighting, maybe an Amaran or the crazy small Zhiyun!
@@BarefootMediaTVI don't know - if you already have an A7SIII it might make sense as your lenses would already be full frame. However the overheating issue seems to be a major issue. Already copping negative reviews as unusable.
@@BarefootMediaTV I'm team zv-e1. I'm looking for my first camera to start a solo youtube channel, and after 100's of hours of researching, I'm about to buy the zv-e1. My work space has black walls, so I want the best low light. Starting on full frame means I can keep lenses when I upgrade to something like the fx-3 later.
@@mondotv4216 external fan for $20 that is easily replaceble when it wears out is actually a bonus feature. Good luck when the fx-30 fan gets hair and dirt in it. BZZZzzzzZZZZzzzzzZZZ
ZVE-1 Is suited for pro shooter, i just want the smallest camera to fit in a tiny bag, i can use the ZVE1 to its fullest potentiel overheating aint an issue for those who arents shooting shows. Incredible tiny camera i need it in my hands, this is was i expected from blackmagic not those monstrous ginormous brick of a "pocket" camera.
Thanks for the great comparison video. Shooting with the zv-e10 and saving up for the fx30 now for sure. Shoot for long times in the summer heat so not overheating is a huge deal and I can use the same lenses which is awesome.
Very good points. A detailed video outlining the pros and cons of each camera. Prefer the FX30 for my line of work. Would love to get the ZVE1 maybe the second generation though. Overheating is a deal breaker. My Sony A33 was overheating couldn't film anything. I know is a very old camera but I had a bad experience with overheating. Never again. Thank you again for putting together this informative video.
same boat. I was really excited about the zv-e1 but the overheating is preventing me from buying it. For that price, feels like a slap in the face to design it without a fan and airflow, especially since it's still not waterproof.
I saw a “hack” for the fx30 where if you change it to continues focus and do focus hold you can spam the shutter button and take a whole bunch of pictures but idk if it actually works
I just picked up my first camera which was the FX30 in late December. Absolutely LOVE IT!!! I can already see what's going to happen to my bank account in the future, with what I assuming is leading towards a addiction 😂🤦🤷
Hey Jason ! I have the option to choose between the ZV-E1 with the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 or the FX30 with the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 and either the Sigma 16mm f1.4 or the Viltrox 13mm f1.4. Since I’m just starting my career as a videographer and plan to shoot music videos and social media content, which setup would you recommend? Thanks !!!
I saw some back to back footage and the ZV-E1 looked a little more softer/pleasing to my eye, i guess that's the 12mp sensor and extra bokeh. You can buy a fan for it aswell but... I'm Still confused 😢😅
I just got the ZV-E1 and it was the right choice for my style of Content Creation. Having exceptional video quality while also having the ability to take better quality photos than most phones, it was a no brainer for me.
@@jmasked5082 many modern phones are using a lot of additional processing power to process photos. The ZV E1 is not really made for photos even though it can take photos perfectly fine
Why does micro-hdmi still exist? Especially on cameras. They could've put two usb-c if they wanna save space. And use "HDMI Alt Mode for USB Type-C Connector"
@@JasonMorrisphotocinema I do shoot cars every now and then.. you think the zv-e1 not having a mechanical shutter would be a problem? Most of the time I take stills, sometimes I do rolling shots. Otherwhise I can just make a video and than in davinci resolve export as still image for moving objects 😂
Oof any chance in future rather than calling them 'this one' and 'this one' you call them by name? Just makes it easier to know what you're talking about if I don't have the video up and am just listening while doing something else.
Great video Jason, made me subscribe to your channel!!! I've been using Sony APSC since my Nex 6 camera, when mirrorless were just beginning to shake the world of video/photography. I still use a A6300 mostly for video works and I really think the 4k quality is still good. Of course you need a gimbal without a stabilized sensor. I fell in love with the FX30 and I was about to order it mostly because I have a pretty good APSC lens lineup, the Sigma's 16mm, 30mm, Sony 50mm (1.8) plus a lot of vintage lenses (with an adaptor of course) so the FX30 would be a good upgrade right away without having to buy new lenses. But the EV-1 image quality, new features, low light performances look amazing. On the other side, overheating, difference in price, buying full frame lenses from scratch means a difference in the kind of investment that would be doubled in the EV-1's. So if I first looked at the FX-30 over the FX3 for the same reasons (price, buying new lenses) I think the same will be choosing between the FX30 and the EV-1... thinking out loud about my doubts, maybe some of you can help me making a decision, or stick with my old a6300! 😅
I honestly would go for the FX30 in your situation if you NEED to upgrade. Certainly isn't a need but you will notice a fair difference between a6300 and FX30
So I personally do occasional video so I’ve been rocking the mighty A7iv. I want to start doing some vlogging and short family videos so I just picked up a ZV- E1 since I already have full frame lenses but none wide enough for apsc vlog. I was debating on returning and exchanging for fx30 but your video pretty much secured my choice of the Zve1🎉 I use my a7iv for my podcast and recorded an hour 20min episode in my home and no over heating issues. Doubt I’ll have them on the Zve1 😎 Thanks Jason 🙏🏼
it was a no-brainer for me. I went with the FX30. I am a professional videographer in Las Vegas and have shot run-and-gun at pools here on town in hot days. There's just no way I could trust the ZV-E1 to hold up. Plus I added the sigma 18-50m F2.8, the sigma 30mm F1.4 and the sigma F16 F1.4 all for under $1000.
What lens would you suggest for vlogging on Both cameras?? I think the ZV-E1 is the best fit for me. Nice of you to help out Itz Sky. He shouted out the famous Jason Morris. Great video and thanks for this?
i’ve been stuck on the ZV E1 and FX30 i want to shoot short form content but also cinematic shorts. I’m leaning towards the ZV E1 but what do you guys think?
I love my FX30, and saw the ZVE1, and thought 'nope' I don't need the newest.... I love the price point of the FX30 and love love love the price of Lenses. Great points in this video mate.
*Just did My First Vlog on My FX30 and I have to say It looks AMAZING, shooting at 4/60 & taking Photo's was Nice. I haven't Edit the Photos YET, But once I get a better handle on the FX30 it'll be a BEAST for me as it's My Be all to end all Camera. I can utilize my Sigma 16mm with this and looks AMAZING. I might trade in my 11mm for a Zoom Lens*
Ah, the Sony parts bin money grab. The auto framing is kinda silly, you are taking an already low image quality and chopping it down even more. No dual card slots, mini hdmi, more expensive glass... and let's wait to see real overheating times when real people who did not get media samples. I.e. can a "vlogger" hold the camera in their hand and record in 4k60 and not have it overheat in 90 degree weather? lol. And honestly, any "vlogger" willing to spend $3,000 on the ZVE1 + Glass, really ought to just get a Sony A7IV, FX30 or save money and buy the Panasonic S5ii or Canon R8.
Thanks for point out the differences! I had to cancel my preorder..Not sure if the ZV-E1 will fit my work.. I guess I just like the sensor lol, but fx30 is definitely a win for my work flow.
I'd love to see a video demonstrating how APS-C lenses look like on the ZV-E1. Does it look bad if cropped in post? Does it help using the internal crop of the dynamic active stabilization? I'm currently looking to upgrade my Sony a7iii to either the FX30 or the ZV-E1. In my use case, this would be my C Cam, so I'm not looking to spend a crazy amount. I love the price of the FX30, but I love the sensor of the E1, Another concern is overheating but I may be able to live with it. Anyway, thanks for doing all of these comparison videos!
aps-c lenses will look exactly the same as they would on and aps-c camera. just have to think about that vignetting and cropping in post which means you lose resolution.
@@JasonMorrisphotocinema best comparison so far. I'd add to this question if in APS-C mode the crop-heavy AI features are disabled or does Sony make them work in the smaller sensor area?
I just sent mine back. Don't get fooled by the hype. The stabilization sucks. The ergonomics is horrendous. I don't know why Sony can't just license the stabilization from GoPro. If my A1 was as good as my GoPro11, I would be a very happy camper...
This was jam packed wiith great info and it was super well presented and engaging. I'd like to have had a bit more of a comparison on the IBIS between the two, but other than that, the overheatiing makes the FX30 the obvious choice for me. I'll be shooting in-car footage with the camera mounted on the windscreen inside the car and the two most important features for me are long recording time without overheating and IBIS. The rolling shutter could be a bummer on the FX30 for my particular application as well. I'll almost certainly use the gyro data to stabilize in post -- the FX30 does have gyro data, right? I guess that might mitigate the rolling shutter a bit with the crop that the software produces when running the stabilization process.
the battery door fx30 not support for dummy battery cz don't have door access. but you can still on using with battery door open. Strange for streaming but it works.
I’m renting the FX-30 for a wedding this weekend to see if I like it. I’m shooting with A7iv’s right now. The biggest issue with the super 35 is low light performance, do you agree?
Almost nobody is talking about this. The low light on the FX-30 is terrible in low light. I returned the camera due to this. The a74 is way better in this regard. I pre ordered the ZVE1
I have talked about low light in almost all my FX30 videos. It is not great with 120fps because it crops in on the sensor. 4k30 &60 should be great when exposed correctly
Hello there.. I need a camera to shot and video record for products,,, Portret, or any interview generally inside.. Which of this camera can I buy? Your opinion for sure.. thnx in advance
i just got my zv-e1 today. I took it to a wedding as a 2nd camera and it overheated while i was setting up the settings. I know it can get hot but thought that was absurd. did i get a dud?
Maybe I'm a snob but when I watch videos on youtube now, I notice when someone is using an a7siii and above vs s5ii, fx30. That extra dynamic range and overall image matters to me lol. That being said, if I was running a business that does wedding videography and things of that nature, the ZV-E1 would probably be too risky for me unless you already have other cameras rolling.
Bought the zv-e1, came today.. I guess I thought 4k 120 was already a thing. Might be returning it because I NEED 4k 120 for what we shoot. Any word on when that update is coming? It will determine if I return this thing now or not.
For a drone mounted camera, ZV-E1? I'm not going to be filming more than 30 minutes at a time anyway, low light gives great cityscape-at-night shots, air going to be rushing past it all the time so it'll stay pretty cool, and lighter weight is always best, means less expensive gimbal, cheaper drone?
I'll go a step further The deal breaker is not micro HDMI versus HDMI The deal breaker is no damn SDI HDMI is not a professional connection and needs to be dropped by everyone everywhere throw SDI on every camera or even mini SDI I don't care a locking professional connection is what we need !!!
Eh... I'm a skilled photographer, I own a a7III. I want a camera for my wife's dance school that can be used by her and employees (production newbies) for social media but also to shoot recitals and provide rehearsal playback. Conclusion, NEITHER option is good...
@Jason , could you see if using an APS-C lens on the ZV-E1 applies in camera correction for distortion? One thing I see most people not testing is using the smallest vlogging lenses like the Sony E11mm F1.8 or E15mm F1.4 - even though all of the crops will take out the black bars, if the Camera does not apply a correction - barrel distortion on these small APS-C lens make them almost unuseable. I found that my A7IV and A7R5 with these APS-C lenses distort noticeably if APS-C mode is not turned on - and as far as I can tell, you can not turn on APS-C mode for 4K recording on the ZV-E1. Takeaway: You now have a small light camera (ZV-E1) you can not really use small light lenses on (APS-C lenses). You may as well get an FX3, A7S3 or A7IV and use a small APS-C lens and get the same total weight for vlogging?
I want to upgrade from my Sony a6600 and I was convinced on the Sony zve1 but dam those FF lens are pricy and I already have 2-3 solid apsc lens and I think imma go with the fx30 for now and eventually go FF
Thank you so much for teaching us. I want to shoot kids content outdoor where they gonna move around a lot and indoor where they not gonna move as much. What lens would you suggest? And which audio setup?
Great detailed comparison! Your videos are always very informative. I wonder how much weather sealed is the FX30/3 at the fan openings on the side and bottom. Won’t it risk getting moisture or dust/sand into the camera internals? -or is the fan assembly separated without actual holes inside it towards the camera internals?
I actually think the external fan is a feature of the e1. Fans can get noisy from dirt, hair, grease, etc. On the e1, you can just buy a new external fan when the time comes.
So if I had the ZV-E1.., but wanted to use S35 Laowa Nanomorph lenses.. in 4k.., could I just use clear image zoom to escape any vignetting? You said for native S35 mode on it, it will only do 4k right?
I think I want the Zv e1 just for run and gun artsy footage I can just keep in my pocket for things like music videos and trippy content for RU-vid. Eventually I wanna spend real money and get a fx3 or even fx6 if I can for real pro videography or filmmaking.
Great comparison video, Jason! I really like the features of the ZVE 1, but I don't need it. I have the FX30 and I love using it. I'm so glad that I bought it. Sure it doesn't do well in low light, but it does have this weird grain effect in low light that makes it appear film-like. In low light it's grainy and I haven't seen any noise. I'm old school and I really like that grain effect. The ZVE 1 seems like a good choice if you buy into 3rd party lenses such as Sigma. But if I want to do talking head shots to review products, that overheating might be a problem. I guess the question is, how are you going to use your camera. Maybe the best thing to do is rent the camera you are interested in and see if it fits your needs. Thank you, Jason! Always a pleasure to watch your videos, they are amazing!
my main criticism of the ZV-E1 is that vloggers aren't usually driven to use the biggest sensor and get the most dynamic range out of their image, so why would they want to spend double the price of the ZV-E10 for a camera that overheats more, besides from the autofocus and the stabilisation. there's nothing in my eyes that is wildly more attractive than its APS-C vlogging counterpart, especially at that pricepoint
It only has one card and that makes me nervous. Having experienced card corruption in the past, I know what it feels like working with a camera with one card slot and losing all my work. Your heart sinks down into your stomach. Give me two card slots, please. That's why I have the FX30 and the FX3.
just bought a bmpcc6k pro future proof no need to upgrade image quality overtime, selling my fx30 and probably ditching sony cams and staying away from it
I love my zv-e1, best purchase I made all year for my other tech channel. Not a single issue, breathtaking 4K video (and yeah, 1080p looks amazing as well), and the autofocus is out of this world. Coming from a Canaon M50, it's been a huge upgrade.
What has me on the fence is just the low light performance factor, would you be able to compare the two or do a video of the FX30 alone showing how it handles in low light environments? I have work more at night, like DJ aftermovies and the like, and these places are always in low light.
Thank you for this!!!! Been comparing the a7cii vs fx30 I’m upgrading from a a6400!! But more of a videographer than a photographer…wanna really get more involved with shooting more weeding/real estate/commercials and music videos. so the FX 30 seems like the right choice for me. Great review thank you.
it doesn't. The fan is actually external on the body even though it looks inside. It isn't as reliable as the A1 & A7RV though when it comes to soaking it in water
I have a question: The option [Shooting] - [Shutter/Silent] - [Anti-flicker Set.] in the FX30 Is super helpful with something like Philips hue lights. It does not exist in the FX3 (in video mode). I'm trying to figure out if that is due to a technical limitation of the sensor. If the rest of the camera is basically the same that would make sense to me. So what I'm interested in is this: Does the A7SIII or the ZV-E1 have that feature specifically in video / electronic shutter mode? Apart from that one feature I think you highlighted every difference between those cameras. Great video. :)
Unless you're a fully fledged filmmaker, go with the ZV-E1. The FX30 will disappoint you as a creator/casual shooter - sure it has pro video features, but most of them you will never use. It has super high sensor noise and a quite 'soft' image (I know because I owned it).
Certainly doesn't have a soft image. I have filmed many professional gigs with it no worries. The noise in the sensor is real but this is where exposing the image the best as possible for optimal results
it seems whenever I'm looking for a potential.upgrade to my camera gear after fluttering around a bit I invariably always end up at one of your reviews, which i think must be the gold standard as I usually find it sorted everything out for me and now I know exactly what I should get. Thanks again for saving me so much time from otherwise floundering and flailing out in the wilderness!
