Nikon Z Z30 Black 2021
The APS-C sensor delivers 4K 30fps video with lens stabilization and reliable Eye AF, while USB-C connectivity supports live streaming up to 60p. Its forward-flipping touchscreen includes selfie controls for tap-to-focus and brightness adjustments, and the built-in stereo mic captures clear audio without extra gear. This camera fits vloggers and streamers who prioritize a compact, self-operated setup for direct-to-platform content.
Type mirrorless
Sensor ?MP aps-c
Video 4K @30fps
IBIS Yes
Weight 124 g
44 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong sensor (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong stabilization (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average build (2nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
The proof
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 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Sony a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | ?MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 20 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 124 | 609 | 658 | 579 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z30 | 65.7 | 33.8 | 2.3 | 26.7 | 57 | 76 | 44.7 | 81 | 72.7 | 25.5 | 69.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 85.9 | 94.3 | 92.4 | 98 | 57 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.6 | 92.2 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.3 | 89.8 | 98.5 | 67 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 92.6 | 96.9 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 88.9 | 83.7 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.7 | 81 | 92.6 | 87 | 92.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 81.9 | 85.9 | 97.4 | 94.8 | 96.7 | 54.5 | 88.5 | 81 | 92.6 | 77.1 | 95.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.3 | 88.4 | 99.8 | 82.3 | 38.3 | 93.8 | 81 | 92.6 | 87 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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