Sony FX9 vs Sony FX30
Sony FX9 vs Sony FX30
When comparing Sony FX30 and Sony FX9, which one is better?
1. Sensor Type Comparison
Both FX9 and FX30 use the same sensor type — CMOS — meaning that no camera in this comparison has an advantage over the other in this regard.
Winner: Tied
Regarding sensor type: Digital cameras feature two different sensor types; CMOS and CCD.
2. Internal Video Bit Depth
Both Sony FX9 and Sony FX30 has an internal video bit depth of 10 bit.
Winner: Tied
Regarding internal video bit depth: The internal video bit depth is important since it means that a camera can capture more colors or less colors compared to other cameras. 8-bit internal video is very limited, while 10-bit or 12-bit internal video recording is plenty for professionall applications.
3. Dynamic Range Comparison
Sony FX30 has the most dynamic range at 13 stopp where the Sony FX9 has 11.5 stopp, which is 11.54% lower.
Winner: Sony FX30
Regarding dynamic range: Dynamic range is the light difference from the darkest parts to the brightest. The dynamic range is measured by sources like Gerald Undone or CineD.com, and are not the manufacturer's specified dynamic range, since those values often are greatly exaggerated.
4. Lens Mount
Both the Sony FX9 and Sony FX30 use the same lens mount; the Sony E. This means that you can use the same lenses on both cameras, as long as they cover the full sensor. Full format lenses will work on all cameras with the same mount.
Winner: Tied
5. Internal Raw Video Support
Neither Sony FX30 or Sony FX9 features internal raw video recording.
Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature
Regarding internal raw video: The ability to record raw video internally is becoming more and more common in cinema cameras, and this may or may not be an advantage depending on how you shoot. While raw offers the most flexibility, it also requires more powerful editing computers, faster memory cards and more storage.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sony FX9 and Sony FX30:
| Sony FX9 | Sony FX30 | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Weight | 4800 g | Missing |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Internal Video Bit Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| Dynamic Range | 11.5 stopp | 13 stopp |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter | Rolling Shutter |
| Storage | XQD | Missing |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Missing |
| Film Camera or Still Camera | Cinema | Cinema |
| Digital or analog | Digital | Digital |
| Sensor Readout Speed | 22.2 ms | Missing |
| Internal Raw Video | Hayır | Hayır |
| Stabilization | Yes | Missing |
| Otomatik odaklama | Evet | Missing |
| Built-in ND Filter | Yes | No |
| Crop Factor | Missing | 1.6x |
| Streaming over USB | Missing | Yes |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus | Missing |
| Sensor Format | Full Frame | Missing |
| External RAW Video Recording | Yes | Missing |