Nikon Z 30
The 20.9MP DX-format sensor captures detailed 4K 30p video with a fully articulating front-facing touchscreen, purpose-built for direct-to-camera recording and live streaming. Its 209-point autofocus system reliably tracks faces and eyes for people and pets while seamlessly shifting to product close-ups, and the kit bundles a 16-50mm VR lens, three ND/UV/CPL filters, a 64GB SD card, and a bag. This camera is best for beginner vloggers and YouTubers who need a selfie-friendly, all-in-one 4K video setup without additional gear purchases.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 20.9MP aps-c
AF Points 209 pts
Video 4K @30fps
Weight 1184 g
48 Overall Score
Price ¥166,078
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong sensor (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong af (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (31st percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.9 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 209 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| Log Profile | Yes |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z 30 | Sony a1 II | Fujifilm X-T X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX | OM System OM-1 Mark II | Canon EOS R5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.9MP aps-c | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 209 | 759 | 425 | 779 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 15 | 30 | 120 | 30 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1184 | 658 | 476 | 658 | 511 | 590 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z 30 | 76.1 | 33.8 | 59.4 | 26.7 | 64.8 | 79.2 | 44.7 | 81 | 72.7 | 43.8 | 31.1 |
| 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-T X-T5 Compare | 86.2 | 92.3 | 91.1 | 78.6 | 86.7 | 98.6 | 95.4 | 81 | 84.1 | 96.9 | 92.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX Compare | 96.7 | 89.8 | 96.3 | 89.8 | 92.1 | 46.3 | 89.5 | 99.2 | 92.6 | 92.2 | 82.9 |
| 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 |
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 94.1 | 93.9 | 89.8 | 99.1 | 62.1 | 44.7 | 99.7 | 92.6 | 87 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From ¥166,078
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Usage Scores
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