Nikon Z7 vs Sony S930
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Announced August 2018
- Newer Model is Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- 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

Nikon Z7 vs Sony S930 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon Z7 vs Sony S930, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and S930 (10MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and S930 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

The Z7 was released 9 years after the S930 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z7 grades vs the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony S930
Z7 | S930 | |||
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Introduced | August 2018 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 118 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 112k | Sharper screen (+1988k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Nikon Z7
S930 | Z7 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony S930
Z7 | S930 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 offers outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z7 vs Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z7 versus the S930.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and S930 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and S930.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

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Nikon Z7 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Z7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2018-08-23 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.4" |
Screen resolution | 2,100k dot | 112k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 1/8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 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 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 320x240 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675 gr (1.49 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 99 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2668 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | XQD card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $2,797 | $219 |