Nikon Z Z30 Black 2021
The Z 30’s DX-format CMOS sensor and fully articulating touchscreen make it a purpose-built tool for 4K 30p video and 60p live streaming with reliable eye-tracking autofocus. Its built-in stereo microphone and selfie controls, including tap-to-focus and a self-timer, streamline solo shooting without extra gear. This camera is best for vloggers and streamers who need a compact, easy-to-use setup for direct-to-camera content.
Type mirrorless
Sensor ?MP aps-c
Video 4K @30fps
IBIS Yes
Weight 124 g
50 Overall Score
Price $679
Snapshot
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z30 | Fujifilm X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II | Sony Alpha a7 IV | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | ?MP aps-c | 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 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 124 | 557 | 658 | 658 | 590 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z30 | 76.9 | 39.8 | 1.6 | 33.9 | 61.6 | 82.4 | 46.7 | 87.1 | 81.9 | 32.4 | 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 Alpha a7 IV Compare | 96.4 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 84 | 82.7 | 66.4 | 98.1 | 98.5 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 92.6 |
| 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
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