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Nikon Z 30vsNikon Z5IIvsNikon ZR

3 digital cameras lined up on the specs we could confirm from the makers' pages and independent reviews.

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Intro

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Biggest differences

  • Memory card slots

    Nikon Z5II & Nikon ZR tie for the lead

    2×

    higher is better

    • Nikon Z5II2 slots
    • Nikon Z 301 slots
    • Nikon ZR2 slots

  • 4K max frame rate

    Nikon ZR leads

    4×

    higher is better

    • Nikon Z5II60 fps
    • Nikon Z 3030 fps
    • Nikon ZR119.88 fps

  • Rear screen resolution

    Nikon ZR leads

    2.95×

    higher is better

    • Nikon Z5II2.1 M dots
    • Nikon Z 301.04 M dots
    • Nikon ZR3.07 M dots

  • Weight

    Nikon Z 30 leads

    −42%

    lower is better

    • Nikon Z5II700 g
    • Nikon Z 30405 g
    • Nikon ZR630 g

Where each one wins

  • Nikon Z5II

    • Effective pixels
    • Sensor format
    • Native ISO maximum
    • Sensor type
    • Continuous shooting (electronic)
    • Max mechanical shutter speed
    • Viewfinder resolution
    • Battery life
    • Memory card slots

  • Nikon Z 30

    • Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    • Weight
    • Width
    • Height
    • HDMI port type

  • Nikon ZR

    • Effective pixels
    • Sensor format
    • Max video resolution
    • 4K max frame rate
    • Screen size
    • Rear screen resolution
    • Memory card slots
    • Depth

What all 3 have

  • Lens mountNikon Z
  • Screen articulationFully articulated
  • USB charging & power delivery✓
  • Minimum operating temperature0 °C

Every spec

Red marks the better value in each row.

Overview

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Overview specs

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Release date

  • 2025-04
  • Not published
  • Not published

Launch price

  • 1,696.95 USD
  • Not published
  • Not published

Lens mount

  • Nikon Z
  • Nikon Z
  • Nikon Z

High resolution pixel-shift mode

  • Yes1
  • Not published
  • Yes

Sensor & Image

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Sensor & Image specs

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Effective pixels

  • 24.5 MP
  • 20.9 MP
  • 24.5 MP

Sensor format

  • Full-frame
  • APS-C2
  • Full-frame

Native ISO maximum

  • 64,000 ISO
  • 51,200 ISO3
  • 51,200 ISO

In-body image stabilization

  • 7.5 stops
  • Not published
  • Not published

Sensor readout speed

  • Not published
  • Not published
  • Not published

Sensor type

  • Partially-stacked CMOS
  • CMOS
  • CMOS

Aspect ratios

  • —
  • 3:2, 1:1, 16:94
  • 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, 16:9

Lens & Autofocus

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Lens & Autofocus specs

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Continuous shooting (mechanical)

  • 7.8 fps
  • 11 fps5
  • Not published

Continuous shooting (electronic)

  • 30 fps
  • Not published
  • 20 fps

Max mechanical shutter speed

  • 8,000 1/s
  • 4,000 1/s
  • Not published

Pre-burst capture duration

  • Not published
  • Not published
  • 0 s

AF subject detection

  • Human, animal, bird, car, train, airplane, motorcycle
  • —
  • Human, animal, bird, car, train, airplane, motorcycle

Video

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Video specs

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Max video resolution

  • 4K
  • 4K
  • 6K

4K max frame rate

  • 60 fps
  • 30 fps
  • 119.88 fps

Video codecs

  • H.264, HEVC, N-RAW
  • H.264
  • HEVC, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes RAW, N-RAW

4K max frame rate (full width)

  • 30 fps
  • 30 fps
  • Not published

Raw video recording

  • Internal
  • Not published
  • Internal

Video bit depth

  • 10 bit
  • Not published
  • 10 bit

Log profile support

  • Yes
  • Not published
  • Yes

Video dynamic range (log)

  • Not published
  • Not published
  • 15 stops

Viewfinder & Screen

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Viewfinder & Screen specs

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Viewfinder resolution

  • 3.69 M dots
  • 0 M dots6
  • 0 M dots

Viewfinder magnification

  • 0.8 x
  • Not published
  • Not published

Screen size

  • 3.2 in
  • 3 in
  • 4 in

Screen articulation

  • Fully articulated
  • Fully articulated
  • Fully articulated

Rear screen resolution

  • 2.1 M dots
  • 1.04 M dots
  • 3.07 M dots

Handling & Power

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Handling & Power specs

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Battery life

  • 350 shots
  • 330 shots7
  • Not published

Memory card slots

  • 2 slots
  • 1 slots
  • 2 slots

Weather sealing

  • Dust and drip resistant
  • Not published
  • Dust and drip resistant

Weight

  • 700 g
  • 405 g
  • 630 g

Width

  • 134 mm
  • 128 mm
  • 134 mm

Height

  • 100.5 mm
  • 73.5 mm
  • 80.5 mm

Depth

  • 72 mm
  • 59.5 mm
  • 49 mm

USB charging & power delivery

  • Yes
  • Yes8
  • Yes

Minimum operating temperature

  • 0 °C
  • 0 °C
  • 0 °C

Headphone port

  • Yes
  • Not published
  • Yes

HDMI port type

  • Micro
  • Mini
  • Micro
Notes on 8 values — test conditions and caveats
  1. 1Nikon Z5II, High resolution pixel-shift mode: Pixel-shift composite raises resolution to 96MP, but images must be combined in NX Studio on a computer.
  2. 2Nikon Z 30, Sensor format: DX format is Nikon's name for its APS-C-size sensor (23.5 x 15.7 mm).
  3. 3Nikon Z 30, Native ISO maximum: Settings above ISO 51200 (102400, 204800) are expanded, not native.
  4. 4Nikon Z 30, Aspect ratios: Native DX ratio is 3:2; 1:1 and 16:9 are in-camera crop modes.
  5. 5Nikon Z 30, Continuous shooting (mechanical): Nikon's in-house measured maximum; the rate is approximate.
  6. 6Nikon Z 30, Viewfinder resolution: The Z 30 has no electronic viewfinder; compose on the rear LCD.
  7. 7Nikon Z 30, Battery life: Figure is for the EN-EL25 battery; shot count differs with EN-EL25a.
  8. 8Nikon Z 30, USB charging & power delivery: In-camera USB charging/power needs Nikon's optional EH-7P or EH-8P adapter.

Memory card slots

Nikon Z5II and Nikon ZR lead here (2× between best and worst; higher is better).

Nikon Z 30: 1 slots · Nikon Z5II: 2 slots · Nikon ZR: 2 slots

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Memory card slots

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4K max frame rate

Nikon ZR leads here (4× between best and worst; higher is better).

Nikon Z 30: 30 fps · Nikon Z5II: 60 fps · Nikon ZR: 119.88 fps

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4K max frame rate

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Rear screen resolution

Nikon ZR leads here (2.95× between best and worst; higher is better).

Nikon Z 30: 1.04 M dots · Nikon Z5II: 2.1 M dots · Nikon ZR: 3.07 M dots

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Rear screen resolution

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Weight

Nikon Z 30 leads here (−42% between best and worst; lower is better).

Nikon Z 30: 405 g · Nikon Z5II: 700 g · Nikon ZR: 630 g

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Weight

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Continuous shooting (electronic)

Nikon Z5II leads here (+50% between best and worst; higher is better).

Nikon Z5II: 30 fps · Nikon ZR: 20 fps

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Continuous shooting (electronic)

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Where each one wins

Nikon Z 30 wins on Weight, Continuous shooting (mechanical), Width, Height and HDMI port type.

Nikon Z5II wins on Continuous shooting (electronic), Viewfinder resolution, Battery life, Native ISO maximum and Sensor type.

Nikon ZR wins on Max video resolution, 4K max frame rate, Screen size, Rear screen resolution and Depth.

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Where each one wins

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The Verdict

On the specs we can rank, Nikon Z5II wins most often (6). Pick Nikon Z 30 for Weight and Nikon ZR for Max video resolution. Nikon Z5II had the lowest launch price.

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Verdict

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FAQ

Which is best on Memory card slots?

Nikon Z5II (2 slots) and Nikon ZR (2 slots).

Which is best on 4K max frame rate?

Nikon ZR (119.88 fps).

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