Nikon Z30

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Nikon Z30
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Nikon Z30
+ NIKKOR Z DX 16-50 mm f/3.5–6.3 VR
Overview
Maker Nikon
Type Mirrorless
ReleasedAugust 5, 2022;
3 years ago (2022-08-05) [1]
Intro priceJPY 98000 [1]
USD 607
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z
Lens Interchangeable
Sensor/medium
Sensor type CMOS
Sensor size 23.5×15.7 mm APS-C
(Nikon DX format)
Sensor maker Tower Semiconductor [2]
Maximum resolution 5,568×3,712 pixels (20.9 effective megapixels)
Film speed ISO 100–51200 (standard)
ISO 100–204800 (expandable)
Recording medium 1 × SD (UHS-I)
Focusing
FocusHybrid AF
Focus areas209 points
Exposure/metering
Exposure TTL exposure metering
Exposure modesProgrammed Auto [P] with flexible program;
Shutter-Priority Auto [S];
Aperture Priority Auto [A];
Manual [M]
Exposure metering TTL exposure metering
Flash
Flash Hot shoe only
Shutter
Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter, Electronic front-curtain shutter
Shutter speed range30s – 1/4000s
Continuous shooting 11 fps
Image processing
Image processor EXPEED 6
White balance Auto (3 variants), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent (3 variants), flash, manual white point (2500K-10000K), preset manual (6 variants)
General
Video recording4K UHD at 30p/25p/24p, Full HD at 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p
LCD screen3-inch articulating TFT LCD with touchscreen, 1.04 million dots
BatteryEN-EL25
USB-C PD rechargeable
EN-EL25a (requires FW update)
Optional accessoriesMC-N10 remote grip (fw. 1.10+)
AV port(s)USB Type-C, HDMI Type-D
Data port(s) IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac/Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy
Dimensions 128×73.5×59.5 mm (5.04×2.89×2.34 in)
Weight 350 g (12 oz) (body only)
405g (including battery)
Latest firmware 1.20 / 7 May 2025;7 months ago (7 May 2025) [3]
Made in Thailand
Chronology
Predecessor Nikon Z50

The Z30 is an APS-C mirrorless camera (1.5x APS Crop) announced by Nikon on June 29, 2022. [4] It is the ninth Z-mount camera body and the third APS-C Z-mount body. The Z30 is the first Z-mount camera body which does not have a built-in viewfinder, using only the articulating TFT LCD with touchscreen. The camera yields an effective 20.9-megapixel still image and 4K video (up to 30 fps). [5]

Contents

It does not include built-in sensor cleaning, nor is IBIS present, although Vibration Reduction on some Nikkor lenses is provided.

Building on the functionality of the Nikon Z50 and Nikon Zfc, this model was designed for vloggers with an emphasis on video recording functions. [1] It is compatible with the ML-L7 Bluetooth remote control (sold separately) and the SmallRig Tripod Grip 3070. [1]

Lenses

The Z30 uses the Nikon Z-mount, developed by Nikon for its mirrorless digital cameras. [5]

Nikon F-mount lenses can be used, with various degrees of compatibility, via the Nikon FTZ (F-to-Z) and FTZ II mount adapters. [6]

Awards

The Z30 was awarded with:

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 ニコン、Vlog仕様のZシリーズ最小最軽量モデル「Z 30」。レンズキット12万円
  2. ↑ Artaius, James (2025-09-27). "Who makes the sensor inside your Nikon camera? (Hint: it isn't just Sony!)". Digital Camera World. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
  3. ↑ "Z 30 Firmware 1.20" . Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  4. ↑ "The first step to next-level video content: the Nikon Z 30 is made for creators" (Press release). Nikon Inc. June 29, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  5. 1 2 Hogan, Thom. "Nikon Z30 Camera Review". ZSystemUser. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  6. ↑ Hogan, Thom. "FTZ Adapter Compatibility". ZSystemUser. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
  7. ↑ "Tipa World Awards 2023" . Retrieved 31 October 2025.
  8. ↑ "Nikon Products Receive the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2023" . Retrieved 31 October 2025.
  9. ↑ "Nikon products receive the iF DESIGN AWARD 2023" . Retrieved 31 October 2025.


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