Nikon D7200 vs Sony QX30
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Nikon D7200 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Nikon D7200 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D7200 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Sony QX30
D7200 | QX30 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3.2" | " | Larger display (+3.2") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 0k | Clearer display (+1229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Nikon D7200
QX30 | D7200 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Sony QX30
D7200 | QX30 | |||
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Announced | March 2015 | September 2014 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Nikon D7200 vs Sony QX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7200 and QX30 is 59 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D7200 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Nikon D7200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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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 |