Nikon Z Z30 Black 2023
Nikon
70 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox DC-550
Viltrox
40 Overall Score
Scores
Streaming
Product Photography
Youtube
Beginner
Vlogging
Photography
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z30 | Viltrox DC-550 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | — |
| Size | aps-c | — |
| Megapixels | 20.899999618530273 MP★ | — |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 209 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✗ | — |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | — |
| Codec | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 1.0M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 330 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | Type-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI Type D★ | HDMI 1.4 |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z30 Black 2023
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong sensor (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
Viltrox DC-550
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong video (71st percentile)
- Strong display (66th percentile)
- Below average build (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average sensor (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z30 Black 20230.119score per dollar
vs
Viltrox DC-5500.239score per dollar
Viltrox DC-550 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z30
Scores 70 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 32 specs.
