Nikon Z30 Black
Its 21.5MP APS-C sensor captures 11fps stills and 4K 30p video, framed by a 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen that flips forward for vlogging. In-body image stabilization and weather sealing ensure steady, durable shooting, while the built-in stereo mic with windscreen delivers clear audio. This camera is ideal for vloggers and live streamers who want effortless 60p streaming, reliable autofocus, and intuitive selfie controls like a red recording lamp and tap-to-focus.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong sensor (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong build (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (14th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 45 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | 23.5 x 15.7 mm (APS-C) CMOS |
| Size | APS-C |
| Megapixels | 21.51 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Autofocus
| AF Type | Auto, Manual (no switch) |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| Codec | H.264 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.8 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z30 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony Alpha 6700 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 21.5MP 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 | - | 425 | 793 | 1053 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 349 | 579 | 413 | 590 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z30 | 70.8 | 36.2 | 74.7 | 69.3 | 57.9 | 80.8 | 44.9 | 14.2 | 85.4 | 68.8 | 33 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.3 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 93.6 |
| Sony Alpha 6700 Compare | 97.8 | 87.1 | 90.8 | 69.3 | 89.3 | 91.5 | 95.2 | 93.4 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 84.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.3 | 88 | 83.5 | 49 | 98.6 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 98 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.5 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.3 | 56.1 | 89.3 | 93.4 | 93.4 | 77.6 | 96.1 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.4 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 0 | 93.4 | 76.2 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offers From $705
Adorama 2 offers From $985
Price History
Usage Scores
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