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
35 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 (24th percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th 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 | Fujifilm X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II | Sony a7 V | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 779 | 759 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 30 | 30 | 12 | 10 |
| Video | - | 6K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 557 | 658 | 610 | 590 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z30 | 36 | 39.8 | 35.7 | 33.9 | 23.9 | 49.5 | 46.7 | 87.1 | 95.4 | 27.4 | 78.3 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.2 | 91.3 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.2 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.1 | 90.3 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.2 | 55.4 | 92.6 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
| Sony a7 V Compare | 96.4 | 90.9 | 95.1 | 91.5 | 91.2 | 66.4 | 97.6 | 99.5 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 96.9 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 94.8 | 89.2 | 86.2 | 55.4 | 99.1 | 87.1 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 98.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.1 | 94.7 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.1 | 89.2 | 84.4 | 88.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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