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Z30

Compact APS-C Z mount for vloggers and beginners.

$709

Launch price

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Z30

Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

20.8 MP

Sensor

APS-C

ISO max

51,200

Burst

11 fps

4K

29.97 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

405 g

Battery

330 shots

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Sensor size

Nikon Z30

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Nikon Z mount

40

First-party

50

Third-party

90+

Total available

Mount introduced 2018

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Nikon Z30 front view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Nikon Z30 back view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Nikon Z30 top view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

128 × 74 × 60 mm · 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)

Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · 11fps burst — solid for most action

Video & Hybrid

Limited
0.5/ 10

Landscape

Limited
0.0/ 10

Travel

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · 405g — ultralight for all-day carry

Wildlife

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · ISO 51,200 for low-light wildlife
  • · APS-C crop gives extra reach for telephoto

Vlogging

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · 405g — easy to handhold for selfie video
  • · Eye AF locks on you while filming

Pros

  • Very affordable
  • Vlog features
  • Compact

Cons

  • No EVF
  • No IBIS
  • Single slot

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Nikon Z30

Sensor

Resolution20.8 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size23.5 x 15.7 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorEXPEED 6

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)51,200
ISO max (expanded)204,800

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Max mechanical speed1/4000
Max electronic speed1/4000

Autofocus

AF systemHybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect)
AF points / zones209
AF low-light limit-4.5 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionPeople, Dogs, Cats

Burst

Burst (mechanical)11 fps
Burst (electronic)11 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo

Video

Max resolution3840 x 2160
4K max frame rate29.97 fps
1080p max frame rate100 fps
Internal RAW videoNo
CodecsH.264

Stabilization

Stabilization typeDigital (Video Only)
In-body stabilization (IBIS)No
IBIS effectiveness0 stops

Body

Weight405 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)128 × 73.5 × 59.5 mm
Weather sealingNo

Battery

BatteryEN-EL25
Battery capacity1120 mAh
Battery life (CIPA)330 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD, SDHC, SDXC

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeNo built-in EVF

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeArticulating
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C
HDMIMicro-HDMI
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standard802.11ac
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountNikon Z