Z30vs A7R IV
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
Who should buy what
Z30 (2022)
- Vloggers and content creators who don't need an EVF
- Beginners entering the Nikon Z system at the lowest price point
- Streamers who want a compact interchangeable-lens camera for desk use
- Travel and lifestyle shooters who want a compact APS-C Z body
A7R IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Quick take: The a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp; the z30 is the most affordable; only the a7r iv is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z30 (2022) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 405g body only | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z30 | A7R IV |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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