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Nikon Z30 vs Nikon Z9

Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75
Nikon Z30 front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
82 Features
90 Overall
85

Nikon Z30 vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Revealed June 2022
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Announced October 2021
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Nikon Z30 vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon Z30 versus Nikon Z9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and Z9 (46MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and Z9 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z30 was manufactured 9 months later than the Z9 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z30 grades vs the Z9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 Z30 Z9 
AnnouncedJune 2022October 2021More recent by 9 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Nikon Z30

		

		

			
 Z9 Z30 
Display size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1040kSharper display (+1049k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 Z30 Z9 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z30 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z30 enjoys external dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Nikon Z9 has measurements of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Z30 vs the Z9.
Nikon Z30 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z30 and Z9 is 79 and 51 respectively.
Nikon Z30 vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z30 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z30 and Z9.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z30 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon Z9 will result in greater detail due to its extra 25MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Z30 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
	
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Nikon Z30 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z30 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography information
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography information
82
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 offers face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
89
 has manual focus
 great megapixels (46 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z30 Street photography highlights
Nikon Z9 Street photography highlights
75
 screen articulates
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 environment proofing
 great ISO range (51,200)
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors in class (405 grams)
70
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 weather proof
 great ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than average in class (1,340g)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z30 Sports photography info
Nikon Z9 Sports photography info
76
 megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
91
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great megapixels (46MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 weather proof
 good battery (740 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon Z30 as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Travel photography camera
78
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competitors in class (405g)
65
 good battery (740 shots)
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 great megapixels (46MP)
 heavier than average in class (1,340g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography features
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography features
80
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inch)
 megapixel count good (21MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 no low pass filter
 great ISO range (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 lack of image stabilization
87
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great megapixels (46MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 weather proof
 good battery (740 per charge)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z30 Vlogging details
Nikon Z9 Vlogging details
74
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 offers face detect focus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with microphone support
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors in class (405g)
32
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focusing
 good video quality (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 includes mic support
 display isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than average in class (1,340 grams)
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Nikon Z30 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z30 and Nikon Z9
 Nikon Z30Nikon Z9
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Z30 Nikon Z9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-06-29 2021-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files    
Min boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 209 493
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Nikon Z
Total lenses 35 29
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 2,089 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Max video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 1340 gr (2.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 740 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage - Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots Single Dual
Retail price $650 $5,500