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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong sensor (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong stabilization (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average build (2nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
- Below average burst (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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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 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | ?MP aps-c | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 124 | 579 | 723 | 721 | 511 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z30 | 74.6 | 38.1 | 1.6 | 32 | 61.4 | 82.5 | 46 | 85.4 | 77.9 | 31.5 | 75.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.7 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.6 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.6 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.7 | 88.9 | 96.5 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.6 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 75.7 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.4 | 82.4 | 86.8 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.7 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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