Nikon Z Z30 Black 2023
The 21MP APS-C sensor with in-body image stabilization delivers sharp handheld shots, making it a strong choice for product photography where detail matters. The fully articulating 3-inch touchscreen and compact form factor offer flexible shooting angles without adding bulk to a portable setup. This camera is best for content creators and beginners focused on tabletop product shots or vlogging who don't need weather sealing or sports-level autofocus.
Type mirrorless
IBIS Yes
32 Overall Score
Price $780
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong display (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong stabilization (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average burst (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Megapixels | 21 MP |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z30 | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 61MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 693 | 425 | 315 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 10 | 15 | 75 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | - | 8K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 723 | 476 | 721 | 511 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z30 | 36.4 | 39.9 | 35.8 | 33.4 | 23.2 | 48.4 | 46.6 | 86.9 | 95.2 | 26.8 | 78.1 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 95.6 | 99.2 | 97 | 78.2 | 95.8 | 77.9 | 94.2 | 86.9 | 95.2 | 97.8 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.8 | 91.5 | 92.9 | 83.5 | 92.9 | 99.1 | 96.8 | 99.2 | 95.2 | 97.8 | 95.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 88.5 | 90.5 | 96.9 | 95.1 | 97.5 | 61.4 | 91.8 | 86.9 | 95.2 | 78.8 | 97.1 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96 | 97.9 | 85.1 | 94.6 | 86.4 | 47.2 | 95.7 | 86.9 | 88.5 | 85.3 | 88.7 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 84 | 86.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | 69.7 | 47.2 | 93.8 | 86.9 | 95.2 | 99.9 | 97.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $780
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Usage Scores
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