Nikon S30 vs Sony A7R III
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Nikon S30 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2012
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- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Introduced October 2017
- Superseded the Sony A7R II
- Renewed by Sony A7R IV
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Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S30 and Sony A7R III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the S30 (1/3") and A7R III (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S30 was revealed 6 years earlier than the A7R III which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S30 matches up against the A7R III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Sony A7R III
| S30 | A7R III |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Nikon S30
| A7R III | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2017 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 69 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1440k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+1210k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Sony A7R III
| S30 | A7R III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon S30 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S30 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S30 compared to the A7R III.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and A7R III is 90 and 63 respectively.
Nikon S30 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S30 and A7R III.
All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S30 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R III will produce extra detail because of its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged S30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S30 vs Sony A7R III Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S30 | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Sony Alpha A7R III |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2017-10-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 42MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 7952 x 5304 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 32000 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 425 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.5 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 214 gr (0.47 lb) | 657 gr (1.45 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 100 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 3523 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 shots | 650 shots |
| Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) |
| Card slots | 1 | Dual |
| Pricing at launch | $119 | $2,800 |
