Canon G5X Mark II vs Nikon Z 30

Nikon Z 30 advantages over Canon G5X Mark II

• Less expensive
  $697 vs $899*
  Save money for lenses or accessories
• Tilt-swivel screen
  Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
  Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
• Larger sensor
  APS-C vs 1 inch
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 4.22 vs 2.41 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Longer video battery life
  75 vs 55 minutes
  Capture more video
• On-sensor phase detect
  Yes vs No
  Usually improves live view and video AF performance
• Longer stills battery life
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  Longer stills battery life

  Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

  Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

  330 vs 230 shots
  Capture more photos
• External Mic Jack
  Jack vs No jack
  Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
• Newer
  2 years vs 5 years old
  Newer cameras often support more advanced features
• Shoots 24p video
  Yes vs No
  Gives your movies a big-screen feel
• Hot shoe
  Hot shoe vs None
  Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
• Lacks anti-aliasing filter
  No Filter vs Filter
  Enjoy sharper photos
• Longer exposure
  900 vs 30 sec
  Long exposures for night shots
• Higher extended ISO
  204800 vs 25600 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility