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 $712
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 | Fujifilm X-H2 | Sony Alpha 6700 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.9MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 209 | 425 | 793 | 1053 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 20 | 11 | 12 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1184 | 579 | 413 | 588 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z 30 | 76.1 | 33.8 | 59.4 | 26.8 | 64.7 | 79.2 | 44.7 | 72.8 | 43.8 | 31.1 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 88.9 | 83.7 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.7 | 92.7 | 86.9 | 92.9 |
| Sony Alpha 6700 Compare | 97.3 | 85.1 | 90.2 | 66.4 | 88.3 | 92.2 | 94.7 | 92.7 | 92.2 | 82.9 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 85.9 | 93.8 | 86.9 | 82.3 | 46.3 | 98.6 | 92.7 | 92.2 | 97.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 81.9 | 85.9 | 97.4 | 94.8 | 96.7 | 54.5 | 88.5 | 92.7 | 77.1 | 95.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.3 | 88.4 | 99.8 | 82.3 | 38.2 | 93.8 | 92.7 | 86.9 | 99.5 |
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