Nikon Z30

★★★★★ 4.6 (2)

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.

Type Mirrorless
Sensor ?MP
Nikon Z30 camera
17 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cons

  • Below average connectivity (18th percentile)
  • Below average video (21th percentile)
  • Below average sensor (26th percentile)
  • Below average display (26th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has improved over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '25: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 1 review11Q2 '25Q4 '25
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 2 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 33.3
EVF 36.2
Build 35.9
Burst 28.9
Video 20.7
Sensor 25.5
Battery 44.9
Display 25.9
Connectivity 17.8
Social Proof 35.6
Stabilization 33

Specifications

Full Specifications

Sensor

Type CMOS

vs Competition

Spec Nikon Z30 Sony a7 a7 V Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II OM System OM-5 OM-5
Type Mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless
Sensor ?MP 33MP full-frame 40.2MP aps-c 24.2MP full-frame 45MP full-frame 20.4MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points - 759 425 779 1053 121
Burst FPS - 30 15 30 30 30
Video - 4K @120fps 6K @60fps 6K @60fps 8K @120fps 4K @30fps
IBIS false true true true true true
Weather Sealed false true true true true true
Weight (g) - 610 476 658 590 366
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfEvfBuildBurstVideoSensorBatteryDisplayConnectivitySocial ProofStabilization
Nikon Z30 33.336.235.928.920.725.544.925.917.835.633
Sony a7 a7 V Compare 95.788.694.890.689.359.896.699.493.496.896.1
Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 Compare 88.189.491.680.691.397.495.783.685.496.893.6
Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Compare 97.391.396.790.6934990.399.293.492.484.7
Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Compare 98.594.794.390.69963.544.999.793.487.499.5
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Compare 76.28374.985.171.341.187.783.685.466.991.4

Price

Value & Pricing

From ¥221,747 1 offers across 1 retailers
Amazon.co.jp 1 offers From ¥221,747
¥221,747

Usage Scores

Overall (16.9)Video (13.8)Travel (10.2)Youtube (11.2)Beginner (15.6)Vlogging (6)Streaming (8)Photography (16.2)Wedding Events (14.1)Sports Wildlife (14.9)Product Photography (14.2)

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