Nikon Z30

Nikon Z30 is Nikon's Entry-Level Mirrorless camera initially launched on June of 2022. The camera houses a 21MP, CMOS APS-C size sensor with a peak resolution of 5568 x 3712.

The Z30 places at #11 out of 117 in Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and all around #89 out of 1465 for cameras in our list. You can use our Smart camera search to get camera listings based on your personalized factors.

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The Nikon Z30 is part of a family of digital cameras. You can see the full list below.

You can look at the Z30 from several angles in the gallery below.

Here is a selection of pluses and minuses of the Nikon Z30 based on aspects that are typically seen as crucial in a camera.

The specification of the sensor in the Nikon Z30 is 23.5mm x 15.7mm (APS-C). The 369 mm² sensor has the capability to resolve 5568 x 3712 pixels using aspect ratios of 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9.

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The CMOS sensor boasts 21 megapixels and delivers a native ISO range of 100 - 51200. The ISO can also be extended digitally to a maximum of 204800. RAW format is saved which means that you have more room to maneuver in post.

Nikon chose to omit the anti aliasing filter inside the Nikon Z30. This might result in more sharp pictures but could create moire under some circumstances.

The picture below displays the Z30's sensor size in comparison to other common sizes. The Z30 sensor comes with a crop factor of 1.5 and is shown in green.

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To get an idea of specific aspect ratios, you should refer to the visual below.

Nikon Z30 is 0.89 lb (405 grams or 14.29 oz) and the dimensions of the camera is 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4"). The weight of general Entry-Level Mirrorless camera is 329 grams so the Nikon Z30 is weightier as compared to other rivals.

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Listed below is a visual of the Nikon Z30 alongside a soda so you're able to have a feel for its size.

The top view below will illustrate the button layout on the Z30.

The Z30 works with the Nikon Z mount and has 31 lenses to pick from. Here is a few of the lenses we have in our database that will fit the Z30.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct58mmf/12000g

Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm F1.8 S24mmf/1.8 450g

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Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO85mmf/5.6 314g

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z14mmf/2.8810g

Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S100-400mmf/4.5-5.6 1355g

Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.828mmf/2.8 155g

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Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S24-70mmf/2.8 805g

The Z30 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• Bluetooth Yes
• HDMI Yes

Cameras that incorporate NFC and Bluetooth compatibility can be controlled wirelessly by smartphones. You will be able to send pictures and sometimes adjust settings with no need to connect physically with the camera.

Certain apps also give a Liveview and press the shutter in case you aren't close to the camera. If the camera has a HDMI out, it can be attached to an external display. Virtually all cameras will allow you to charge the battery using the USB socket.

The highest video quality in the Nikon Z30 is 3840 x 2160 and it can record in MPEG-4 and H.264 format. 2160p delivers a outstanding quality for video. You can easily downsample to Full HD in order to get clearer video. Be mindful of the huge file sizes and make sure you have decent SD cards with good write speed. Although the body includes a mic socket, it is lacking a headphone socket which means that you will not have the ability to keep an eye on your sound levels.

Nikon Z30 comes with weather sealing making it a excellent candidate to use during tough environments. This is especially beneficial whenever you are unsure about the conditions you may face during outdoor photography.

The Nikon Z30 is equipped with a 3.00" fully articulated display screen having a resolution of 1,040k dots.

The display is selfie friendly to shoot self portraits and group photos when required. Moreover the display screen is touch friendly which means that you can easily set focus point and adjust settings by using your fingertips.

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The ViewFinder specs regarding Nikon Z30 are below:

• ViewFinder None

Viewfinders are pretty handy during bright outdoor conditions which can make the camera display washed out and hard to view.

Nikon Z30 has the capability to shoot continuously at 11.0 frames per second. The highest shutter speed is 1/4000 seconds.

Nikon Z30 includes external flash ability but does not have built in flash.

Nikon Z30 includes both Phase Detect AF along with Contrast Based AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more snappier and exact as compared to Contrast Based autofocusing. The camera supports Face detect which can be handy for portraits.

The AF system supports 209 focus points to choose from. Nikon Z30 has touch to focus. You can use your fingers in order to adjust focus. It also features Tracking AF for objects on the move. Nikon Z30 supports manual focusing if required during low light or you require more exact control on focusing.

The battery power (EN-EL25) on the Nikon Z30 is fashioned to last for 330 images as per the CIPA requirements which is about the same as its competitors. The typical Entry-Level Mirrorless camera battery life is 343. Fujifilm X-S20 offers the highest (750) battery life within this group of cameras.

Underneath is a list of Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras having the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm X-S20
Z30 vs X-S20750 yesnoyes

Samsung NX mini
Z30 vs NX mini650 yesnono

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Pentax K-01
Z30 vs K-01540 yesnono

Sony NEX-3N
Z30 vs NEX-3N480 yesnono

Sony NEX-F3
Z30 vs NEX-F3470 yesnono

The following graph provides a overview of the Nikon Z30 for different categories of photography. To understand more, check out the specific section below.

The Nikon Z30 gets a score of 82 which is terrific, meaning that it is a great option for portrait photos. Shooting portrait photos leans heavily to sensor dimensions, support for RAW photos along with the flexibility to work with off-camera flash.

Getting a nice score of 75, the Nikon Z30 is a very decent option to buy for street photography. A decent street photography camera has a perfect balance of image quality plus portability.

A tremendous sports photography points tally of 76 means the Nikon Z30 is a excellent fit for taking photos of sports. A camera needs very good autofocus plus continuous shooting for sports photography.

Weight is pretty crucial when choosing a travel camera. Over-all, the Nikon Z30 gets a very high 78 as a travelling camera which is a great pick to purchase for your holidays.

For anyone looking to buy a camera for landscape photos, the most significant aspect will no doubt be image quality. The Nikon Z30 and it's great grade of 80 for a landscape camera is a brilliant option within the current market.

A vlogging camera ought to posses a moving screen, mic input and preferably image stabilization. Taking all things in to account, the Nikon Z30 is a good pick for vlogging as it delivers a very good rating of 74.

If you are in the market for alternatives to the Z30, below is a range of the top ranked cameras that fall within the category of Entry-Level Mirrorless.

The line chart here shows you a summary of the Z30 vs it's highest ranking rivals listed above.

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