Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7R II
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Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
- Introduced June 2022
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Released June 2015
- Earlier Model is Sony A7R
- Newer Model is Sony A7R III
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Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7R II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z30 grades vs the A7R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Sony A7R II
| Z30 | A7R II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2022 |  | June 2015 | More recent by 86 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Nikon Z30
| A7R II | Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 1040k | Clearer screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Sony A7R II
| Z30 | A7R II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3.00" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z30 features exterior measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z30 vs the A7R II.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z30 and A7R II is 79 and 68 respectively.
Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z30 and A7R II.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z30 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R II will deliver extra detail having its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7R II Specifications
| Nikon Z30 | Sony Alpha A7R II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Z30 | Sony Alpha A7R II |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2022-06-29 | 2015-06-10 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 7974 x 5316 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 209 | 399 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 35 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3.00" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 405g (0.89 lbs) | 625g (1.38 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 98 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3434 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | 290 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL25 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $650 | $2,913 |