Nikon Z30
Nikon Z30 + NIKKOR Z DX 16-50 mm f/3.5–6.3 VR | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon |
| Type | Mirrorless |
| Released | August 5, 2022[1] |
| Intro price | JPY 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 | |
| Focus | Hybrid AF |
| Focus areas | 209 points |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure | TTL exposure metering |
| Exposure modes | Programmed 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 range | 30s – 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 recording | 4K UHD at 30p/25p/24p, Full HD at 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p |
| LCD screen | 3-inch articulating TFT LCD with touchscreen, 1.04 million dots |
| Battery | EN-EL25 USB-C PD rechargeable EN-EL25a (requires FW update) |
| Optional accessories | MC-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[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]
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]
Gallery
Awards
The Z30 was awarded with:
- the TIPA World Awards 2023 for "BEST APS-C VLOGGER CAMERA"[7]
- the Red Dot Award for Product Design 2023[8]
- the iF Design Award 2023, for its outstanding product design.[9]
References
- ^ a b c d 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
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Z 30 Firmware 1.20". Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b Hogan, Thom. "Nikon Z30 Camera Review". ZSystemUser. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ Hogan, Thom. "FTZ Adapter Compatibility". ZSystemUser. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ "Tipa World Awards 2023". Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "Nikon Products Receive the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2023". Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "Nikon products receive the iF DESIGN AWARD 2023". Retrieved 31 October 2025.
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