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Nikon Z7 vs Sony S930

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon Z7 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(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
Sony S930
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony S930

 Z7 S930 
IntroducedAugust 2018January 2009Newer by 118 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution2100k112kSharper screen (+1988k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Nikon Z7

 S930 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony S930

 Z7 S930 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony S930 size comparison

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

Nikon Z7 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography features
Sony S930 Portrait photography features
86
focusing manually
high MP (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography features
Sony S930 Street photography features
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery power (330 per charge)
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography factors
Sony S930 Travel photography factors
67
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
high MP (46MP)
low battery power (330 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
low battery power (330 per charge)
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging information
Sony S930 Vlogging information
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony S930
 Nikon Z7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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