Nikon Z 30 Black 2022
Its 20.9MP DX-format sensor and UHD 4K30p video capture are packed into a lightweight 349g body with a fully articulating touchscreen, making it a purpose-built vlogging tool. The camera differentiates itself with hassle-free 60p live streaming and in-camera time-lapse, eliminating the need for external capture devices. It's best for live streamers, YouTubers, and beginner vloggers seeking a portable, dedicated camera for direct-to-platform broadcasting.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong display (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average build (16th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (31st percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 137 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.9 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 209 |
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 209 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | H.264 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Battery Life | 330 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z 30 | Fujifilm X-T X-T4 | Sony Alpha a6700 | Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX | Canon EOS R R7 | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.9MP aps-c | 26.1MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 32.5MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 209 | 425 | 759 | 779 | 651 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 15 | 11 | 30 | 15 | 10 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 349 | 526 | 411 | 658 | 530 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z 30 | 76.6 | 33.8 | 16.4 | 66.4 | 64.7 | 79.2 | 87.9 | 84.1 | 82.6 | 31.1 |
| Fujifilm X-T X-T4 Compare | 82.9 | 92.2 | 81.7 | 78.6 | 78.5 | 94.3 | 95.7 | 92.6 | 92.1 | 90.5 |
| Sony Alpha a6700 Compare | 95 | 84.9 | 90 | 73.4 | 85.9 | 92.2 | 94.7 | 92.6 | 96.9 | 82.9 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Compare | 96.8 | 86.3 | 96.3 | 89.8 | 92.1 | 46.3 | 89.4 | 92.6 | 71.1 | 82.9 |
| Canon EOS R R7 Compare | 92.1 | 85.4 | 93.1 | 83.8 | 82.3 | 97.1 | 44.7 | 92.6 | 92.1 | 92.9 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 93.7 | 96.9 | 81.4 | 94.1 | 82.3 | 38.3 | 93.8 | 82.3 | 80.6 | 82.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 4 offers From $534
Newegg 3 offers From $588
Best Buy 6 offers From $635
Price History
Usage Scores
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