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Nikon Z5IICvsNikon Z 30

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Biggest differences

  • Weight

    Nikon Z 30 leads

    −35%

    lower is better

    • Nikon Z5IIC620 g
    • Nikon Z 30405 g

  • 4K max frame rate

    Nikon Z5IIC leads

    2×

    higher is better

    • Nikon Z5IIC60 fps
    • Nikon Z 3030 fps

  • Effective pixels

    Nikon Z5IIC leads

    +17%

    higher is better

    • Nikon Z5IIC24.5 MP
    • Nikon Z 3020.9 MP

  • Continuous shooting (mechanical)

    Nikon Z5IIC leads

    +27%

    higher is better

    • Nikon Z5IIC14 fps
    • Nikon Z 3011 fps

Where each one wins

  • Nikon Z5IIC

    • Effective pixels
    • Sensor format
    • Native ISO maximum
    • Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    • 4K max frame rate
    • Screen size
    • Battery life

  • Nikon Z 30

    • Weight
    • Width
    • Height
    • Depth
    • HDMI port type

What both have

  • Lens mountNikon Z
  • Sensor typeCMOS
  • Aspect ratios3:2, 1:1, 16:9
  • Max mechanical shutter speed4,000 1/s
  • Max video resolution4K
  • 4K max frame rate (full width)30 fps
  • Viewfinder resolution0 M dots
  • Screen articulationFully articulated
  • Rear screen resolution1.04 M dots
  • Memory card slots1 slots
  • USB charging & power delivery✓
  • Minimum operating temperature0 °C

Every spec

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SpecNikon Z5IICNikon Z 30
Overview

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Overview specs

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Release date2026-10Not published
Launch price1,399.95 USDNot published
Lens mountNikon ZNikon Z
High resolution pixel-shift modeNot publishedNot published
Sensor & Image

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Sensor & Image specs

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Effective pixels24.5 MP20.9 MP
Sensor formatFull-frameAPS-C1
Native ISO maximum64,000 ISO251,200 ISO3
In-body image stabilization7.5 stops4Not published
Sensor readout speedNot publishedNot published
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Aspect ratios3:2, 1:1, 16:953:2, 1:1, 16:96
Lens & Autofocus

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Lens & Autofocus specs

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Continuous shooting (mechanical)14 fps711 fps8
Continuous shooting (electronic)30 fps9Not published
Max mechanical shutter speed4,000 1/s104,000 1/s
Pre-burst capture duration1 s11Not published
AF subject detectionHuman, animal, bird, airplane, vehicle—
Video

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Video specs

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Max video resolution4K4K
4K max frame rate60 fps1230 fps
Video codecsH.264, HEVC, N-RAWH.264
4K max frame rate (full width)30 fps1330 fps
Raw video recordingInternalNot published
Video bit depth10 bitNot published
Log profile supportYesNot published
Video dynamic range (log)Not publishedNot published
Viewfinder & Screen

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Viewfinder & Screen specs

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Viewfinder resolution0 M dots0 M dots14
Viewfinder magnificationNot publishedNot published
Screen size3.2 in3 in
Screen articulationFully articulatedFully articulated
Rear screen resolution1.04 M dots1.04 M dots
Handling & Power

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Handling & Power specs

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Battery life350 shots15330 shots16
Memory card slots1 slots1 slots
Weather sealingDust and drip resistant17Not published
Weight620 g18405 g
Width134 mm128 mm
Height80.5 mm73.5 mm
Depth72 mm59.5 mm
USB charging & power deliveryYesYes19
Minimum operating temperature0 °C0 °C
Headphone portYes20Not published
HDMI port typeMicroMini
Notes on 20 values — test conditions and caveats
  1. 1Nikon Z 30, Sensor format: DX format is Nikon's name for its APS-C-size sensor (23.5 x 15.7 mm).
  2. 2Nikon Z5IIC, Native ISO maximum: Expanded settings reach ISO 204800 (Hi 1.7); 64000 is the highest standard/native value.
  3. 3Nikon Z 30, Native ISO maximum: Settings above ISO 51200 (102400, 204800) are expanded, not native.
  4. 4Nikon Z5IIC, In-body image stabilization: CIPA 2024 standard: up to 7.5 stops at the frame center, 6.0 stops at the periphery.
  5. 5Nikon Z5IIC, Aspect ratios: Native FX (36 x 24) stills are 3:2; 1:1 and 16:9 are selectable in-camera image areas.
  6. 6Nikon Z 30, Aspect ratios: Native DX ratio is 3:2; 1:1 and 16:9 are in-camera crop modes.
  7. 7Nikon Z5IIC, Continuous shooting (mechanical): Spec table: extended burst is approx. 14 fps (15 fps with silent mode); rates apply to non-RAW quality.
  8. 8Nikon Z 30, Continuous shooting (mechanical): Nikon's in-house measured maximum; the rate is approximate.
  9. 9Nikon Z5IIC, Continuous shooting (electronic): C30 is fixed at JPEG [L]/NORMAL; Nikon advises use of a recommended card.
  10. 10Nikon Z5IIC, Max mechanical shutter speed: The 1/8000 s figure is the overall shutter-speed range; the fastest mechanical speed is 1/4000 s.
  11. 11Nikon Z5IIC, Pre-burst capture duration: In High-Speed Frame Capture +, Pre-Release Capture is fixed at JPEG [L] NORMAL.
  12. 12Nikon Z5IIC, 4K max frame rate: 4K/60p is recorded in a DX (APS-C) crop.
  13. 13Nikon Z5IIC, 4K max frame rate (full width): 4K/60p uses a DX (APS-C) crop, so full-width 4K recording tops out at 30p.
  14. 14Nikon Z 30, Viewfinder resolution: The Z 30 has no electronic viewfinder; compose on the rear LCD.
  15. 15Nikon Z5IIC, Battery life: Approx. 390 shots per charge with [Energy saving (photo mode)] set to ON.
  16. 16Nikon Z 30, Battery life: Figure is for the EN-EL25 battery; shot count differs with EN-EL25a.
  17. 17Nikon Z5IIC, Weather sealing: Complete dust- and drip-resistant performance is not guaranteed in all situations or conditions.
  18. 18Nikon Z5IIC, Weight: 620 g is with battery and memory card; the body alone weighs approx. 538 g.
  19. 19Nikon Z 30, USB charging & power delivery: In-camera USB charging/power needs Nikon's optional EH-7P or EH-8P adapter.
  20. 20Nikon Z5IIC, Headphone port: Shared 3.5 mm output doubles as remote release; set its function to headphones for monitoring.

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