Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7 IV

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7 IV, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and A7 IV (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Z30 was revealed 9 months after the A7 IV which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z30 grades versus the A7 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z30 & Sony Alpha A7 IV. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z30 Gallery & Sony A7 IV Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z30 has got outer dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony A7 IV has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z30 compared to the A7 IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z30 and A7 IV is 79 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z30 and A7 IV.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z30 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7 IV will provide greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Z30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.