Nikon Z30 vs Sony a6500 Specifications Comparison
| Camera Feature | Nikon Z30 | Sony a6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2022 | October 2016 |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Image Processor | EXPEED 6 | BIONZ X |
| Resolution | 20.9 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Pixel Dimensions | 5568×3712 | 6000×4000 |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7 mm (APS-C) | 23.5 x 15.6 mm (APS-C) |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 4.2µ | 3.92µ |
| Low Pass Filter | No | Yes |
| IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | No | Yes |
| Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Max Native ISO | ISO 51,200 | ISO 25,600 |
| Extended ISOs | ISO 100-204,800 | ISO 100-51,200 |
| High-Resolution Sensor Shift | No | No |
| Focus Stack Bracketing | No | No |
| Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | No | No |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/4000 | 1/4000 |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 11 FPS | 11 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 11 FPS | 3 FPS |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | 12-bit raw at 11 FPS (14-bit raw is available at 9 FPS) | None |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | 35 frames (11 FPS) | 107 frames (11 FPS) |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF | Hybrid PDAF |
| Autofocus Points | 209 | 425 |
| Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -4 EV | -1 EV |
| Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/160 |
| Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | No | No |
Video Features | ||
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 8 bits | 8 bits |
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 8 bits | 8 bits |
| Raw Video | No | No |
| 4K Maximum Framerate | 30 FPS | 30 FPS |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 120 FPS | 120 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | No | Extra 1.23x crop in 4K 30p; extra 1.14x crop at 1080p 100 / 120 FPS |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:0 | 4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External) |
| Video Recording Limit | 125 min | 30 min |
Physical and Other Features | ||
| Card Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Slot 1 Type | SD (UHS-I) | SD (UHS-I) |
| Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Rear LCD Resolution | 1.04 million dots | 0.92 million dots |
| Articulating LCD | Fully Articulating | Single Axis |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF |
| Viewfinder Magnification | N/A | 1.07x (0.70x FF equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 2.36 million dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | N/A | 100% |
| Voice Memo | No | No |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
| GPS | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | Type C 3.2 Gen 1 | Type B 2.0 |
| Battery Type | EN-EL25 | NP-FW50 |
| Battery Life (Viewfinder) | N/A | 310 frames |
| Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 330 frames | 350 frames |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 405 g (0.89 lbs.) | 453 g (1.00 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 128 x 74 x 60 mm (5.0 x 2.9 x 2.4″) | 120 x 67 x 53 mm (4.7 x 2.6 x 2.1″)1 |
Price Comparison | ||
| MSRP, Body Only | $710 (Check Current Price) | $1400 (Discontinued) |
| Used Prices | Nikon Z30 Used Prices | Sony a6500 Used Prices |
| 1The Sony a6500’s depth measurment in this table excludes the optional rubber cap for the viewfinder | ||
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