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Nikon Z 30

The Nikon Z 30 is a compact mirrorless camera built around the Nikon Z lens mount. It is designed for content creators, vloggers, and everyday shooters looking for portable interchangeable-lens performance.

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Intro

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Lens mount
Nikon Z
Effective pixels
20.9 MP
Sensor format
APS-C
Max video resolution
4K
Viewfinder resolution
0 M dots
Battery life
330 shots
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Sensor and Image Quality

The camera features a CMOS sensor in the 23.5 x 15.7 mm APS-C format. This DX format size helps capture sharp detail using its 20.9 MP resolution.

For low-light shooting, the native ISO maximum reaches 51,200. You can push settings higher into expanded territory up to 204,800, though this introduces more digital noise.

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Video Capabilities

Video creators get maximum 4K resolution at 30 fps using the H.264 codec. This gives you clear footage for online platforms without complicated proxy workflows.

The Z 30 records video at full width without an extra crop at this frame rate. However, features like raw video recording and log profile support are not published by the manufacturer.

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Handling and Display

Weighing 405 g with its battery and card inserted, the body measures 128 mm wide and 73.5 mm high. It includes a single memory card slot for saving your media.

You compose shots entirely on the 3 in fully articulated rear screen since the Z 30 has 0 M dots for an electronic viewfinder. The display resolution is 1.04 M dots, and the battery life yields 330 shots on a single charge.

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Handling and Display

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Speed and Controls

Continuous shooting reaches up to 11 fps using the mechanical shutter, measured internally by Nikon as an approximate rate. The maximum mechanical shutter speed hits 4,000 1/s.

For connectivity, you get a Mini HDMI port alongside USB charging and power delivery support. Note that in-camera charging and power require an optional EH-7P or EH-8P adapter.

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Full specs

Overview

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Overview specs

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Release date
Not published
Launch price
Not published
Lens mount
Nikon Z
High resolution pixel-shift mode
Not published

Sensor & Image

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Sensor & Image specs

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Effective pixels
20.9 MP
Sensor format
APS-C

DX format is Nikon's name for its APS-C-size sensor (23.5 x 15.7 mm).

Native ISO maximum
51,200 ISO

Settings above ISO 51200 (102400, 204800) are expanded, not native.

In-body image stabilization
Not published
Sensor readout speed
Not published
Sensor type
CMOS
Aspect ratios
3:2, 1:1, 16:9

Native DX ratio is 3:2; 1:1 and 16:9 are in-camera crop modes.

Lens & Autofocus

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Lens & Autofocus specs

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Continuous shooting (mechanical)
11 fps

Nikon's in-house measured maximum; the rate is approximate.

Continuous shooting (electronic)
Not published
Max mechanical shutter speed
4,000 1/s
Pre-burst capture duration
Not published
AF subject detection
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Video

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Video specs

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Max video resolution
4K
4K max frame rate
30 fps
Video codecs
H.264
4K max frame rate (full width)
30 fps
Raw video recording
Not published
Video bit depth
Not published
Log profile support
Not published
Video dynamic range (log)
Not published

Viewfinder & Screen

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Viewfinder & Screen specs

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Viewfinder resolution
0 M dots

The Z 30 has no electronic viewfinder; compose on the rear LCD.

Viewfinder magnification
Not published
Screen size
3 in
Screen articulation
Fully articulated
Rear screen resolution
1.04 M dots

Handling & Power

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Handling & Power specs

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Battery life
330 shots

Figure is for the EN-EL25 battery; shot count differs with EN-EL25a.

Memory card slots
1 slots
Weather sealing
Not published
Weight
405 g
Width
128 mm
Height
73.5 mm
Depth
59.5 mm
USB charging & power delivery
Yes

In-camera USB charging/power needs Nikon's optional EH-7P or EH-8P adapter.

Minimum operating temperature
0 °C
Headphone port
Not published
HDMI port type
Mini

The Verdict

The Nikon Z 30 suits content creators and vloggers who need a lightweight body with interchangeable lenses and reliable 4K 30 fps video. Photographers who rely heavily on an electronic viewfinder or advanced raw video codecs should look elsewhere.

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FAQ

Does the Nikon Z 30 have a viewfinder?

No, it has no electronic viewfinder. You must compose all your shots on the rear LCD screen.

What is the battery life of the Nikon Z 30?

The battery life is rated for 330 shots using the EN-EL25 battery.

What is the maximum continuous shooting speed?

The mechanical continuous shooting reaches up to 11 fps based on Nikon's in-house measurements.

Can I charge the camera via USB?

Yes, but in-camera USB charging and power delivery require Nikon's optional EH-7P or EH-8P adapter.

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