Nikon Z30 vs Nikon Z6

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z30 and Nikon Z6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z30 (21MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is pretty well matched but the Z30 (APS-C) and Z6 (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Z30 was revealed 3 years after the Z6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z30 scores vs the Z6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z30 and Nikon Z6. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z30 Gallery and Nikon Z6 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z30 enjoys external dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z6 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z30 and Nikon Z6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Z30 vs the Z6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z30 and Z6 is 79 and 62 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z30 and Z6.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z30 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon Z6 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z30 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.