Nikon Z Z 30 2023
A 20.9MP APS-C sensor and EXPEED 6 processor deliver clean images up to ISO 51200, while the 50fps burst and reliable Eye AF for people and pets make it a responsive stills camera. Its creator-focused design stands out with a vari-angle touchscreen for selfie controls, a tally lamp, and over two hours of 4K recording time. This kit is best for vloggers and solo content creators who need a lightweight, all-in-one setup for handheld video and live streaming.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong burst (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong build (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong social proof (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong display (82th percentile) 82th
Cons
- Below average stabilization (32th percentile)
- Below average evf (35th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.9 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 50 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| Log Profile | Yes |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.1 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-a |
| HDMI | HDMI |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z 30 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a1 a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.9MP 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 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1410 | 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 Z 30 | 67.9 | 34.9 | 86.4 | 91.3 | 65.4 | 79.4 | 44.9 | 82.2 | 70.1 | 83.4 | 32.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 86.6 | 94.4 | 92.7 | 89.2 | 57.8 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 93 | 92.2 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.2 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 90.3 | 98.8 | 67.4 | 91.8 | 99.4 | 93 | 96.8 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87 | 95.4 | 89.1 | 84.5 | 95.2 | 97.7 | 96.9 | 82.2 | 93 | 92.2 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 83 | 86.6 | 97.5 | 95 | 97.2 | 55.3 | 89.1 | 82.2 | 93 | 77.8 | 96.2 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 89 | 88.6 | 99.8 | 84.1 | 39.9 | 94.1 | 82.2 | 93 | 76 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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