Nikon Z Z30
Sony a7R a7R V Black 2022
What Buyers Say
Nikon Z Z30
The Nikon Z30 is widely praised for its compact size, light weight, and excellent image quality, especially for video and vlogging. Users love the intuitive touchscreen, fast autofocus, and realistic color science, though many note the lack of a viewfinder and overheating during extended 4K recording as drawbacks. Battery charging is slow via USB and no charger is included, but overall it's considered a fantastic value for beginner content creators and travel photographers.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent video quality
- Intuitive touchscreen controls
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Realistic color science straight out of camera
Cons
- No built-in viewfinder
- Overheating during extended 4K recording
- Slow USB battery charging
- No battery charger included in box
- Screen difficult to see in bright sunlight
Sony a7R a7R V Black 2022
The Sony A7R V is overwhelmingly praised for its 61MP sensor, exceptional autofocus, and improved ergonomics like the flip-out screen. Users highlight its hybrid photo/video capabilities and image stabilization, though some note the weight increase and lack of open-gate recording as minor drawbacks. Overall, it's considered a top-tier camera for professionals and enthusiasts.
Pros
- 61MP sensor with high detail
- Exceptional autofocus performance
- Improved ergonomics and flip-out screen
- Excellent image stabilization
- Great hybrid photo/video capabilities
Cons
- Slightly heavier than A7 IV
- No open-gate recording
- Large file sizes for 8K RAW
- Minor weight increase noticeable
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z30 | Sony a7R a7R V | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.899999618530273 MP | 61 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 209 | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 693 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 11 fps★ | 7 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S, H.264/XAVC S-I |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 1.0M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Battery Life | 330 shots | 440 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI Type D★ | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z30
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
Sony a7R a7R V Black 2022
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Nikon Z Z30 offers 4.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.
