Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX30

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and TX30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 was brought out 5 years after the TX30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z7 grades versus the TX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 has got exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Z7 against the TX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and TX30 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and TX30.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will provide extra detail having its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z7 should have an advantage in sensor tech.