Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Blackmagic - Pocket Cinema Camera 4K | Sony - FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K60 | 4K120 |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and FX30, the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K comes out ahead in several specs, while the FX30 wins on max video / sensor size. Overall, the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K scores 58.7 and the FX30 scores 63.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The FX30 edges ahead on the Mars Score (58.7 vs 63.8), but the 5.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the FX30 if you care most about max video / sensor size. Its strongest claims are max video, sensor size. The single most decisive one: Max video: 4K120 (vs 4K60).
Both ship with comparable optical zoom, xlr input, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the FX30 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Blackmagic - Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or Sony - FX30?
Sony - FX30 leads the current Mars Score by 5.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare max video, sensor size against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Blackmagic - Pocket Cinema Camera 4K if…
Blackmagic - Pocket Cinema Camera 4K does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Sony - FX30 if…
Sony - FX30 has the measurable edge on max video, sensor size.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Blackmagic - Pocket Cinema Camera 4K wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Sony - FX30 wins
- ▲Max video: 4K120 (vs 4K60).
- ▲Sensor size: APS-C (vs Four Thirds).
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | Blackmagic - Pocket Cinema Camera 4K | Sony - FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K60 | 4K120lead |
| Optical zoom | 0 | 0 |
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Four Thirds | APS-Clead |
Audio
| Spec | Blackmagic - Pocket Cinema Camera 4K | Sony - FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| XLR input | false | false |
| Headphone jack | true | true |
Design
| Spec | Blackmagic - Pocket Cinema Camera 4K | Sony - FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 722 g | 646 glead |
| Articulating screen | false | truelead |