Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
Sony
96 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z Z30 Black 2023
Nikon
33 Overall Score
Scores
Youtube
Beginner
Wedding Events
Video
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Product Photography
Streaming
Travel
Vlogging
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a7 IV | Nikon Z Z30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | — |
| Size | full-frame | — |
| Megapixels | 33 MP★ | 21 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759Contrast Detection: 425 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | — |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✗ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.66 kg★ | — |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
Nikon Z Z30 Black 2023
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 20210.057score per dollar
vs
Nikon Z Z30 Black 20230.042score per dollar
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha a7 IV
Scores 96 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 33 specs.
