Nikon
Z30
Compact APS-C Z mount for vloggers and beginners.
$709
Launch priceReleased Jun 2022
Nikon
Z6 III
First partially stacked full-frame sensor with 6K N-RAW internal video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Z6 III is 2 years newer.
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Wins
Z30
Wins
Z6 III
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZ6 III has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ6 III has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 11 fps)
- BZ6 III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- BZ6 III has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 100 fps)
- BZ6 III has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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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Z6 III
139 × 102 × 74 mm
760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
Z30 is 11mm narrower, 28mm shorter, and 15mm thinner than Z6 III.
Z30 is 355 g lighter than Z6 III.
Depth (front-to-back): 60mm Z30 · 74mm Z6 III
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
Z6 III
139 × 102 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
Z6 III
139 × 74 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z30
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
Z6 III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Z30
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Z6 III
✓ 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 73.5, 59.5
Weight
405 g vs 760 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Z6 III
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -4.5 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 101.5, 74
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, Raw…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Birds, Cars, Bicycles…
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 100 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
Z6 III
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked CMOS reduces rolling shutter
- ✓6K N-RAW 60p internal — true filmmaking capability
- ✓5.76M dot EVF — best-in-class resolution
- ✓14fps mechanical burst
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 380 CIPA shots
- –Smaller lens ecosystem vs. Canon RF
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon Z6 III
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Z30 or Z6 III?
Z6 III scores 10.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for Z30 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Z30 and Z6 III?
Z30 is 20.8 MP and Z6 III is 24.5 MP, so the Z6 III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Z30 and Z6 III have in-body image stabilization?
Z30 does not have IBIS, while Z6 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z30 or the Z6 III?
Z30 reaches 11 fps electronic. Z6 III reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z30 and Z6 III?
Z30 weighs 405 g and Z6 III weighs 760 g, so the Z30 is 355 g lighter.
Do the Z30 and Z6 III record 4K video?
Z30: 4K up to 29.97p. Z6 III: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Z30 and Z6 III weather sealed?
Z30: No. Z6 III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 330 shots (CIPA) for the Z30 and 360 shots for the Z6 III, giving the Z6 III the edge.
How much does each cost?
Z30 launched at $709 and Z6 III at $2,499. The Z30 is $1,790 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.