Nikon
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.
- 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Full specs
Overview
- Release date
- Not published
- Launch price
- Not published
- Lens mount
- Nikon Z
- High resolution pixel-shift mode
- Not published
Sensor & Image
- 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
- 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
- —
Video
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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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