Nikon Z30 Black
The 20.9MP APS-C sensor delivers clean 4K video oversampled from 6K, making it a compact option for sharp, detailed footage without a crop. Its lightweight body and fully articulating 3-inch touchscreen prioritize easy self-recording and vlogging ergonomics over a viewfinder. This camera is best for content creators and streamers who need a dedicated, affordable webcam-style setup with interchangeable lens flexibility.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 20.9MP aps-c
Video 4K
21 Overall Score
Price CA$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.9 MP |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z30 | Fujifilm X Series X-H2S | Sony a1 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix S S5 II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.9MP aps-c | 26.1MP aps-c | 50.1MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 759 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 30 | 40 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 658 | 609 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z30 | 35.6 | 39.7 | 35.4 | 33.1 | 60.4 | 84.6 | 46.4 | 29.7 | 41.5 | 5.1 | 35.5 |
| Fujifilm X Series X-H2S Compare | 89.5 | 96.8 | 95 | 89 | 98.1 | 96.3 | 98.2 | 99.1 | 95.7 | 95 | 95.4 |
| Sony a1 II Compare | 96.1 | 98.8 | 96.4 | 91.3 | 99.1 | 73 | 93.4 | 99.6 | 95.7 | 98.2 | 99.6 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.7 | 90.6 | 95.4 | 93.3 | 98.7 | 63.7 | 97.1 | 99.1 | 95.7 | 95 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Compare | 97.7 | 90.9 | 96.4 | 91.3 | 94.8 | 54.5 | 91.9 | 99.4 | 95.7 | 95 | 88.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 94.9 | 97.8 | 85.1 | 94.8 | 85.8 | 47.5 | 95.4 | 86.9 | 89.3 | 89.7 | 88.5 |
Usage Scores
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