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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX30

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX30 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony QX30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and QX30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was launched 6 years after the QX30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z7 II scores against the QX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony QX30

 Z7 II QX30 
RevealedOctober 2020September 2014Newer by 75 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2""Bigger screen (+3.2")
Screen resolution2100k0kSharper screen (+2100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Nikon Z7 II

 QX30 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony QX30

 Z7 II QX30 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II features exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 II compared to the QX30.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and QX30 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and QX30.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX30 Portrait photography highlights
88
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography features
Sony QX30 Street photography features
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography information
Sony QX30 Sports photography information
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Travel photography camera
72
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Landscape photography camera
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
39
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Sony QX30
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony QX30
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Type Pro Mirrorless Lens-style
Launched 2020-10-14 2014-09-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch -
Display resolution 2,100k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
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, slow rear-curtain sync, off None
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 420 photographs 200 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Dual One
Retail cost $2,997 $348