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Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7R V

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Nikon Z30 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88

Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Released June 2022
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Released October 2022
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R IV
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Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7R V Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon Z30 versus Sony A7R V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and A7R V (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z30 was launched 3 months before the A7R V and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z30 matches up vs the A7R V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Sony A7R V

 Z30 A7R V 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Nikon Z30

 A7R V Z30 
Screen size3.20"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kCrisper screen (+1320k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Sony A7R V

 Z30 A7R V 
ReleasedJune 2022October 2022Similar generation
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z30 features outer measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony A7R V has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z30 versus Sony A7R V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z30 versus the A7R V.

Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z30 and A7R V is 79 and 60 respectively.

Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z30 and A7R V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z30 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7R V will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 40MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7R V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z30
Portrait photography with Sony A7R V
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
90
you can focus manually
great MP (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z30 Street photography factors
Sony A7R V Street photography factors
75
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (405g)
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z30 Sports photography features
Sony A7R V Sports photography features
76
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
92
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (600 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z30 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R V Travel photography highlights
78
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (405g)
80
great battery power (600 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
great MP (61MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z30 Landscape photography details
Sony A7R V Landscape photography details
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
89
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.20 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery power (600 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z30 Vlogging factors
Sony A7R V Vlogging factors
74
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (405 grams)
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
includes mic socket
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Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z30 and Sony A7R V
 Nikon Z30Sony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z30 Sony Alpha A7R V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-06-29 2022-10-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 51200 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 102800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 209 693
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony E
Available lenses 35 187
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3.20 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 723 grams (1.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 600 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 2
Launch price $650 $3,900