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Nikon D7200 vs Sony QX30

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72
Nikon D7200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
46
Features
37
Overall
42

Nikon D7200 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon D7100
  • Newer Model is Nikon D7500
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Nikon D7200 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon D7200 vs Sony QX30, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D7200 (24MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the D7200 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The D7200 was unveiled 6 months after the QX30 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D7200 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D7200 matches up versus the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Sony QX30

 D7200 QX30 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3.2""Larger display (+3.2")
Display resolution1229k0kClearer display (+1229k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Nikon D7200

 QX30 D7200 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Sony QX30

 D7200 QX30 
AnnouncedMarch 2015September 2014Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon D7200 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon D7200 comes with external dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the D7200 against the QX30.

Nikon D7200 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7200 and QX30 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7200 and QX30.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D7200 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D7200 will show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Nikon D7200 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7200 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7200 Portrait photography information
Sony QX30 Portrait photography information
79
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
39
decent MP (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D7200
Street photography with Sony QX30
63
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7200 Sports photography advice
Sony QX30 Sports photography advice
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (1,110 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
48
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D7200
Travel photography with Sony QX30
68
great battery (1,110 CIPA)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
65
supports touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7200 Landscape photography advice
Sony QX30 Landscape photography advice
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery (1,110 per charge)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
40
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen ( inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX30 as a Vlogging camera
30
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon D7200 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7200 and Sony QX30
 Nikon D7200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D7200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Type Advanced DSLR Lens-style
Introduced 2015-03-02 2014-09-03
Body design Mid-size SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" -
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765 gr (1.69 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1333 not tested
Other
Battery life 1110 images 200 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 2 One
Price at launch $1,100 $348