Nikon
Z30
Compact APS-C Z mount for vloggers and beginners.
$709
Launch priceReleased Jun 2022
Nikon
Z50 II
Updated APS-C Z body with improved AF and video for enthusiasts.
$999
Launch priceReleased Dec 2024
Z50 II is 2.4 years newer.
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Wins
Z30
Wins
Z50 II
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZ50 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 11 fps)
- BZ50 II has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- AZ30 has lower Weight (405 g vs 495 g)
- BZ50 II has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 100 fps)
- BZ50 II has higher AF points / zones (231 vs 209)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Z30
128 × 74 × 60 mm
405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Z50 II
127 × 97 × 67 mm
495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz)
Z30 is 23mm shorter and 7mm thinner than Z50 II but it is also 1mm wider.
Z30 is 90 g lighter than Z50 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 60mm Z30 · 67mm Z50 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z30
128 × 74 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z50 II
127 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Z30
128 × 60 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z50 II
127 × 67 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z30
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
Z50 II
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Z30
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Z50 II
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Z30
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 73.5, 59.5
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight
405 g vs 495 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Z50 II
AF low-light limit
-9 EV vs -4.5 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 127, 96.8, 66.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Subject recognition
Adds Birds, Cars, Bicycles…
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Z50 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 11 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Z30
Pros
- ✓Very affordable
- ✓Vlog features
- ✓Compact
Cons
- –No EVF
- –No IBIS
- –Single slot
Z50 II
Pros
- ✓Improved AF
- ✓Compact DSLR-style grip
- ✓Good value
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Single slot
- –APS-C
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon Z50 II
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Z30 or Z50 II?
Z50 II scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Z30 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Z30 and Z50 II?
Z30 is 20.8 MP and Z50 II is 20.9 MP, so the Z50 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Z30 and Z50 II?
Z30 does not have IBIS, while Z50 II does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z30 or the Z50 II?
Z30 reaches 11 fps electronic. Z50 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z30 and Z50 II?
Z30 weighs 405 g and Z50 II weighs 495 g, so the Z30 is 90 g lighter.
Do the Z30 and Z50 II record 4K video?
Z30: 4K up to 29.97p. Z50 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Z30 and Z50 II weather sealed?
Z30: No. Z50 II: No.
How much does each cost?
Z30 launched at $709 and Z50 II at $999. The Z30 is $290 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.