Nikon Z Z30 Black 2023
The 21MP APS-C sensor with in-body image stabilization delivers sharp handheld shots, making it a strong choice for product photography where detail matters. The fully articulating 3-inch touchscreen and compact form factor offer flexible shooting angles without adding bulk to a portable setup. This camera is best for content creators and beginners focused on tabletop product shots or vlogging who don't need weather sealing or sports-level autofocus.
Type mirrorless
IBIS Yes
33 Overall Score
Price $780
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong display (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Megapixels | 21 MP |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z30 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony Alpha a7 IV | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 26.2MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 759 | 315 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | - | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 658 | 721 | 511 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z30 | 36.7 | 40.4 | 35.9 | 34.2 | 24.4 | 50.6 | 46.7 | 87.5 | 95.3 | 26.7 | 79.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 91.2 | 96.9 | 94.8 | 93.6 | 97.9 | 96.8 | 98.6 | 99 | 95.3 | 90.1 | 95.8 |
| Sony Alpha a7 IV Compare | 96.9 | 91.2 | 96.3 | 84.3 | 84 | 67.7 | 98.2 | 98.4 | 95.3 | 94.2 | 93.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 89 | 91 | 97.2 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 63 | 92.2 | 87.5 | 95.3 | 77.8 | 97.3 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96.1 | 98 | 85.7 | 94.8 | 87.2 | 49.5 | 95.9 | 87.5 | 89 | 84.5 | 89.3 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 84.6 | 87.6 | 94.8 | 91.7 | 71.2 | 49.5 | 94.2 | 87.5 | 95.3 | 99.9 | 97.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $780
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Usage Scores
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