Nikon Z30 vs Sony Alpha 7CR

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelZ30Alpha 7CR
      MSRP$710 (body), $850 (w/16-50mm lens), $1050 (w/16-50 & 50-250mm lenses)$3000 body only
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm35.7 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels21.51 Megapixel62.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.9 Megapixel60.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 32,000
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 204,80050 - 102,800
      Photo Nikon Z30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      ProcessorEXPEED 6Bionz XR
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37129504 x 6336
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWRAW, HEIF, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicExtra fine, fine, standard, light
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White Balance2500 to 10,000K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade      		Presets: ATW, AWB, Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Z30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AFFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4.5 to +19 EV-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points209693
      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 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Lens MountNikon ZSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation7 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDLCD
      Touch Screen
      Tilt&Flip Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,037k dots
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.7x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.7x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dots
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Nikon Z30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30s
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps8.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 20.8 MPMechanical Shutter
      Up to 8 fps at 61 MP for up to 36 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 7 fps at 61 MP for up to 36 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Nikon Z30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Off      		no built-in flash
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      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 meteringTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeShoe Mount
      Exposure Nikon Z30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +17 EV-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
      Video Nikon Z30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      Audio File FormatLPCM
      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      		XAVC HS 4:2:2/4:2:0 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/50/59.94 fps [30 to 200 Mb/s]

      XAVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [60 to 200 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]

      XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 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      		4:2:2 8/10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      HD (1920 x 1080i) at 50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Focus Mapping function for Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Tally/Front Recording Light
      Gamma CurveS Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit2 hour, 5 min - 60 fps or less
      3 min - 120/100 fps
      IP StreamingMJPEG, UVC/UAC
      3840 x 2160 at 12.5p, 14.99p, 25p, 29.97p
      1920 x 1080 at 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
      1280 x 720 at 25p, 29.97p
      Terminals Nikon Z30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHzWi-Fi 5, MIMO 2x2, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.24.2
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Creators' App
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control
      *As of August, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Nikon Z30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon Z30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Dimensions128 x 74 x 60 mm (5.04 x 2.91 x 2.36")124 x 71 x 63 mm (4.88 x 2.8 x 2.48")
      Weight (inc. batteries)405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.7 x 7.4 x 5.1"6.8 x 6 x 4.8"
      Package Weight1.76 lb1.895 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Battery PackEN-EL25NP-FZ100
      Battery Life330 shots520 shots
      USB Charging USB PD supported
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Nikon Z30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)


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