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Z30
A compact APS-C mirrorless camera built for vlogging and content creation. It is popular with beginners who want interchangeable lenses and simple video controls.
General Information
BrandNikon
NameZ30
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Product Highlights
Flexible framing and lens options
A 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen helps frame shots, while the Nikon Z mount supports interchangeable lenses.
Compact, connected design
The 350 g body includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SnapBridge, USB-C, and Type D HDMI connectivity.
The Nikon Z30 is a compact 20.9-megapixel DX-format mirrorless camera for vlogging and content creation, with 4K UHD video, interchangeable Nikon Z-mount lenses, and beginner-friendly video controls.
Media Reviews
DPReview85/100
Nikon Z30 review
The Z30 is a capable vlogging-focused camera that is easy to use for content creators, though stills photographers are better served by the Z50 due to the Z30's lack of an electronic viewfinder.
WIRED8/10
Nikon Z 30 Review: A Perfect Starter Camera for Vloggers
An affordable and user-friendly starter camera for vloggers that delivers excellent low-light performance, solid stabilization, and effective eye-detecting autofocus.
PCMag Australia3.5/5
Nikon Z 30 - Review 2022
The camera effectively prioritizes video features for solo creators, offering good audio quality and lens versatility, though it lacks an in-body stabilized sensor.
Tom's Guide
Nikon Z 30 review
A well-priced camera that succeeds at video and vlogging tasks, though it is less ideal for stills photography because the lack of a viewfinder makes shot composition challenging in bright light.
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Video Analysis
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Points | 209 | |
| Battery Life | 330 shots | shots |
| Body Type | Mirrorless (digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses) | |
| Burst Shooting Speed | 11 fps | fps |
| Connectivity Options | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SnapBridge app, USB-C (SuperSpeed USB), HDMI (Type D) | |
| Display Type And Size | 3.0-inch vari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD (approx. 1040k-dot) | inches |
| Image Stabilization | none (no IBIS/in-body stabilization); lens-based VR only | |
| Iso Range | ISO 100-51200 (expandable to approx. ISO 102400 and ISO 204800) | |
| Lens Type | Interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount) | |
| Max Frame Rate | 120 fps | fps |
| Sensor Resolution | 20.9 MP | MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format) | |
| Storage Support | SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I compliant) | |
| Video Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) | |
| Weight | 350 g | g |
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