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Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75
Nikon Z30 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Announced June 2022
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7S II
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Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon Z30 versus Sony A7S III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The Z30 was manufactured 24 months later than the A7S III which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z30 matches up vs the A7S III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Sony A7S III

		

		

			
 Z30 A7S III 
AnnouncedJune 2022July 2020More recent by 24 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Nikon Z30

		

		

			
 A7S III Z30 
Screen resolution1440k1040kCrisper screen (+400k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Sony A7S III

		

		

			
 Z30 A7S III 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z30 features physical dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Z30 against the A7S III.
Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7S III size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z30 and A7S III is 79 and 61 respectively.
Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z30 and A7S III.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon Z30 will render more detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography information
Sony A7S III Portrait photography information
82
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (21MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 offers face detect focus
 saves RAW files
71
 focusing manually
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon Z30
Street photography with Sony A7S III
75
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 environment proofing
 good high ISO (51,200)
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than competition (405 grams)
76
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 boasts touch to focus
 environment proofing
 above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z30 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7S III Sports photography highlights
76
 decent megapixels (21MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
76
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery (600 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z30 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7S III Travel photography highlights
78
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition (405g)
70
 better than average battery (600 per charge)
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 selfie friendly screen
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon Z30
Landscape photography with Sony A7S III
80
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
 decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 no anti-alias filter
 good high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 no image stabilization
77
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (102,400)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 better than average battery (600 CIPA)
 two card slots
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z30 Vlogging factors
Sony A7S III Vlogging factors
74
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 offers face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with microphone jack
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than competition (405 grams)
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic socket
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Nikon Z30 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z30 and Sony A7S III
 Nikon Z30Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z30 Sony Alpha A7S III
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-06-29 2020-07-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 51200 102400
Max boosted ISO 204800 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 209 759
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony E
Total lenses 35 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum 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
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off no built-in flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
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 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, 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 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 699 gr (1.54 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 330 photos 600 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Type of storage - Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single Two
Launch pricing $650 $3,499