Nikon Z7 vs Sony QX30

Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon Z7 versus Sony QX30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and QX30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 was released 4 years later than the QX30 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z7 scores versus the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 offers exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z7 versus the QX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and QX30 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and QX30.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z7 provides a benefit in sensor tech.