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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S930

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S930 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony S930, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and S930 (10MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and S930 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was launched 11 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z7 II scores against the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony S930

 Z7 II S930 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2009Fresher by 144 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.4"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution2100k112kCrisper display (+1988k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Nikon Z7 II

 S930 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony S930

 Z7 II S930 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II has exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II compared to the S930.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and S930 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and S930.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will render extra detail utilizing its extra 36MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger Z7 II should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography advice
Sony S930 Portrait photography advice
88
focusing manually
sensor resolution is great (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography details
Sony S930 Street photography details
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Sony S930
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography info
Sony S930 Travel photography info
72
environment proof
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is great (46 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography information
Sony S930 Landscape photography information
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
Sony S930 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony S930
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-10-14 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $2,997 $219