Nikon Z 30
The 4K video capture with reliable Eye AF and a stepping motor for quiet, smooth focus makes this a strong entry for content creators, especially with the bundled 50-250mm VR lens adding stabilized telephoto reach. Its extremely light 150g body and the compact, internally focusing lenses offer a highly portable setup that doesn't sacrifice the Z mount's light-gathering advantages. This bundle is best for vloggers and travel shooters who prioritize a lightweight, all-in-one kit for video-first work over stills or low-light performance.
Type mirrorless
Video 4K
Weight 150 g
10 Overall Score
Price $1,250
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average build (4th percentile)
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average video (19th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Build
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z 30 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 | Sony Alpha 1 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 50.1MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 425 | 759 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 150 | 609 | 579 | 737 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z 30 | 61.9 | 33.8 | 4.4 | 26.8 | 19.3 | 24.5 | 44.7 | 23.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 31.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 85.9 | 94.3 | 92.5 | 98 | 57.1 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.7 | 92.2 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 88.9 | 83.7 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.7 | 81 | 92.7 | 86.9 | 92.9 |
| Sony Alpha 1 Compare | 95 | 98.8 | 97.7 | 89.9 | 98.5 | 67.1 | 94.3 | 81 | 92.7 | 92.2 | 89.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 81.9 | 85.9 | 97.4 | 94.8 | 96.7 | 54.5 | 88.5 | 81 | 92.7 | 77.1 | 95.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.3 | 88.4 | 99.8 | 82.3 | 38.2 | 93.8 | 81 | 92.7 | 86.9 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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