Nikon Z30 vs Sony ZV-E1

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z30 Sony ZV-E1
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelZ30ZV-E1
      MSRP$710 (body), $850 (w/16-50mm lens), $1050 (w/16-50 & 50-250mm lenses)$2200 (body only), $2500 with 28-80mm F4-5.6
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z30 Sony ZV-E1
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm35.6 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels21.51 Megapixel13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.9 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,20080 - 102,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 204,80040 - 409,600
      Photo Nikon Z30 Sony ZV-E1
      ProcessorEXPEED 6BIONZ XR
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37124240 x 2832
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWHEIF, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicExtra fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit10-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White Balance2500 to 10,000K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Z30 Sony ZV-E1
      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 AFAutomatic, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-4.5 to +19 EV+6 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points209759
      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 ZV-E1
      Lens MountNikon ZSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z30 Sony ZV-E1
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z30 Sony ZV-E1
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Nikon Z30 Sony ZV-E1
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 20.8 MP
      Flash Nikon Z30 Sony ZV-E1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 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 ShoeIntelligent Hot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z30 Sony ZV-E1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture 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 EV, 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 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
      Video Nikon Z30 Sony ZV-E1
      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      		XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [45 to 150 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [30 to 100 Mbps]
      XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
      3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps]
      3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [50 to 100 Mbps]
      XAVC S 4:2:2 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 25/29.97 fps [140 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [100 Mbps]
      XAVC S 8-Bit
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 100/119.88 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 50/59.94 fps [25 to 50 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 25/29.97 fps [16 to 50 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98 fps [50 Mbps]
      XAVC S 10-Bit
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 Mbps]
      XAVC S-I 10-Bit
      3840 x 2160 @ 59.94 fps [600 Mbps]
      3840 x 2160 @ 50 fps [500 Mbps]
      3840 x 2160 @ 29.97 fps [300 Mbps]
      3840 x 2160 @ 25 fps [250 Mbps]
      3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [50 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 59.94 fps [222 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 50 fps [185 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97 fps [111 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 25 fps [93 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98 fps [89 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 1920
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      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      		5 min - UHD 4K
      13 hours - 1920 x 1080
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Nikon Z30 Sony ZV-E1
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Control
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMultiple
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z30 Sony ZV-E1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of March, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone wireless or smartphone
      Environmental Nikon Z30 Sony ZV-E1
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon Z30 Sony ZV-E1
      Dimensions128 x 74 x 60 mm (5.04 x 2.91 x 2.36")121 x 72 x 54 mm (4.76 x 2.83 x 2.13")
      Weight (inc. batteries)405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)483 g (1.06 lb / 17.04 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.7 x 7.4 x 5.1"5.9 x 5.8 x 4.8"
      Package Weight1.76 lb1.535 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z30 Sony ZV-E1
      Battery PackEN-EL25NP-FZ100
      Battery Life330 shots570 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Nikon Z30 Sony ZV-E1
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)
      Included AccessoriesRechargeable Battery NP-FZ100, Shoulder strap, Wind Screen, Wind Screen Adaptor, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap


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