Nikon Z30
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
- Launched June 2022
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Nikon Z30 overview
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.
Here is a chart of different criteria used in the scoring system.
Nikon Z30 family
The Nikon Z30 is part of a family of digital cameras. You can see the full list below.
Nikon Z30 Gallery
You can look at the Z30 from several angles in the gallery below.
Nikon Z30 Pros and Cons
Here is a selection of pluses and minuses of the Nikon Z30 based on aspects that are typically seen as crucial in a camera.
Nikon Z30 Sensor specs
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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Nikon Z30 dimensions
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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The top view below will illustrate the button layout on the Z30.
Nikon Z30 Lens details
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.
Nikon Z30 Connectivity
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.
Nikon Z30 Video details
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 Weather Sealing
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.
Nikon Z30 Display and Viewfinder
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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 Shutter details
Nikon Z30 has the capability to shoot continuously at 11.0 frames per second. The highest shutter speed is 1/4000 seconds.
Nikon Z30 Flash and Hot shoe details
Nikon Z30 includes external flash ability but does not have built in flash.
Nikon Z30 Autofocus details
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.
Nikon Z30 Battery life
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:
Nikon Z30 for different categories of photography
The following graph provides a overview of the Nikon Z30 for different categories of photography. To understand more, check out the specific section below.
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography information
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.
Nikon Z30 Street photography info
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.
Nikon Z30 Sports photography advice
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.
Travel photography with Nikon Z30
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.
Nikon Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
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.
Nikon Z30 as a Vlogging camera
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.
Nikon Z30 Alternatives
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.
Following are several cameras you may see as alternate options. To read a thorough comparison, just click on the "compare" link.