Sony FX30 vs Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS

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      Specifications

      General Sony FX30 Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
      BrandSonyOlympus
      ModelFX30Stylus XZ-2 iHS
      MSRP$1799 body-only, $2199 with XLR adapter
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony FX30 Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.3 x 15.6 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels27 Megapixel12.76 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels26 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,000100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,400
      Photo Sony FX30 Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
      ProcessorBIONZ XR
      Max Image Resolution6192 x 41283968 x 2976
      Other Resolutions2560 x 1920, 1280 x 960
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:94:3
      Image File FormatHEIF, JPEG, RAW
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White Balance2500 to 9900K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony FX30 Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF, Touch AF & Shutter
      AF Detection Range-3 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points75935
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony FX30 Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 112 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance60 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony FX30 Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyArticulating
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,360k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony FX30 Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Shutter Sony FX30 Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
      Shutter TypeElectronic Rolling
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps
      Flash Sony FX30 Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Wireless
      Flash Range8.60 m ISO 800
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionWireless
      Exposure Sony FX30 Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation(1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments
      DXO Sony FX30 Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
      DxO Low Light ISO216
      DxO Color Depth20.4
      DxO Dynamic Range11.3
      DxO Overall Score49
      Video Sony FX30 Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/4/8/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p from 1 to 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps
      XAVC S
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 up to 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p up to 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps
      XAVC Proxy
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080
      HD: 1280 x 720
      Video FormatsXAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      ProResRAW 16-Bit via HDMI
      4672 x 2628 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Tally/Front Recording Light
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit13 hours
      Terminals Sony FX30 Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB (Timecode)
      1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size Type D Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony FX30 Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version5
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Imaging Edge Mobile
      Functionality: Adjust Settings, Remote Control
      *As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control
      Environmental Sony FX30 Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Physical Sony FX30 Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
      Dimensions130 x 78 x 85 mm (5.11 x 3.06 x 3.33")113 x 65 x 48 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 1.89")
      Weight (inc. batteries)646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)346 g (0.76 lb / 12.2 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.6 x 6.1 x 5.3"7.3 x 5.7 x 3.2"
      Package Weight2.3 lb
      Power and Storage Sony FX30 Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
      Battery PackNP-FZ100Li-90B
      Battery Life570 shots340 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SDSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony FX30 Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 12 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe on Camera Body
      5 x 1/4"-20 Female on Camera Body
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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