Nikon Z Z 30
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 aps-c
Video 4K @30fps
34 Overall Score
Price ¥221,747
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong sensor (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong af (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average video (19th percentile)
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (31th percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
What owners think
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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 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z 30 | Sony a1 a1 II | Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX | Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II | Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | DSLR |
| Sensor | ?MP aps-c | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 45MP full-frame | 25.7MP aps-c |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 425 | 779 | 1053 | 101 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 12 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @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) | - | 658 | 476 | 658 | 590 | 735 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z 30 | 65.7 | 33.8 | 36.7 | 26.8 | 19.3 | 75.4 | 44.6 | 81.1 | 36.8 | 34.8 | 31.2 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 94.9 | 98.5 | 96.5 | 89.9 | 98.5 | 66.2 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 92.8 | 96.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 Compare | 86.1 | 87.4 | 91.4 | 78.6 | 90.5 | 98.2 | 95.4 | 81.1 | 84.2 | 96.7 | 92.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Compare | 96.7 | 89.7 | 96.5 | 89.9 | 92.3 | 46 | 89.5 | 99.2 | 92.8 | 91.9 | 82.8 |
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Compare | 98.1 | 94.1 | 94.1 | 89.9 | 99.1 | 61.6 | 44.6 | 99.7 | 92.8 | 86.7 | 99.5 |
| Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Compare | 70.5 | 71.3 | 97.8 | 69.2 | 57 | 90.7 | 98.9 | 50.7 | 92.8 | 70.8 | 82.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From ¥221,747
Amazon.co.jp 1 offers From ¥221,747
May 25, 2026 ¥221,747
Usage Scores
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