Nikon Z30 vs Sigma SD14

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z30 Sigma SD14
      BrandNikonSigma
      ModelZ30SD14
      Predecessor ModelSigma SD10
      Successor ModelSigma SD15
      MSRP$710 (body), $850 (w/16-50mm lens), $1050 (w/16-50 & 50-250mm lenses)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z30 Sigma SD14
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS (Foveon X3)
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm20.7 x 13.8 mm
      Total Pixels21.51 Megapixel14 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.9 Megapixel5 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 204,800100 - 1,600
      Photo Nikon Z30 Sigma SD14
      ProcessorEXPEED 6
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37122640 x 1760
      Other Resolutions1776 x 1184, 1296 x 864
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White Balance2500 to 10,000K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade      		Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash and Custom
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Z30 Sigma SD14
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle AF, Continuous AF (with AF motion prediction function), Manual
      AF Detection Range-4.5 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points209
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Z30 Sigma SD14
      Lens MountNikon ZSigma SA
      Crop Factor1.5x1.7x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z30 Sigma SD14
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot150k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z30 Sigma SD14
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage98%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.90x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.60x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint18 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1.5
      Shutter Nikon Z30 Sigma SD14
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronically controlled focal plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps3.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 20.8 MP
      Flash Nikon Z30 Sigma SD14
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Off      		Unknown
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z30 Sigma SD14
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority(P) Program AE (Program Shift is possible), (S) Shutter Speed Priority AE, (A) Aperture Priority AE, (M) Manual
      Metering Range-4 to +17 EV+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) 3 levels in 1/3EV steps up to ±3EV
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
      Video Nikon Z30 Sigma SD14
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps      		No
      Interval Recording Possible when tethered to Computer
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p up to 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Tally/Front Recording Light
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit2 hour, 5 min - 60 fps or less
      3 min - 120/100 fps
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Nikon Z30 Sigma SD14
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z30 Sigma SD14
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      Remote Control via smartphone Wireless RS-31
      Environmental Nikon Z30 Sigma SD14
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Z30 Sigma SD14
      Dimensions128 x 74 x 60 mm (5.04 x 2.91 x 2.36")144 x 107 x 81 mm (5.67 x 4.21 x 3.19")
      Weight (inc. batteries)405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.7 x 7.4 x 5.1"
      Package Weight1.76 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z30 Sigma SD14
      Battery PackEN-EL25
      Battery Life330 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA compatible), Microdrive
      Other Nikon Z30 Sigma SD14
      Self Timer 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)


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