Nikon Z Z30 Black 2021
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
IBIS Yes
Weight 124 g
48 Overall Score
Price $679
Snapshot
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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 |
Build
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z30 | Fujifilm X-T5 | 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 | ?MP aps-c | 40.2MP 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 | - | 15 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @60fps | 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) | 124 | 476 | 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 | 79 | 40.4 | 1.4 | 34.2 | 62.9 | 83.1 | 46.7 | 87.5 | 82.1 | 32 | 79.2 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 91.2 | 91.9 | 93.1 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 99.1 | 97 | 99.3 | 95.3 | 94.2 | 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
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