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Nikon Z30 : Specifications and Opinions




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The Nikon Z30 is a mirrorless camera with APS-C (1.5x) sensor and 20.7 megapixels manufactured from 2022. The range of sensitivities, including ISO extension, is 100 - 204800 ISO and it has a continuous shooting (burst mode) of 11 FPS. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 669 €;
22 users have given it an average vote of 9.4 out of 10


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 Sensor
 Format   APS-C, 23.5 x 15.7 mm (image ratio 3:2, crop factor 1.5x in comparison with FF)
 Resolution   20.7 megapixel (pixel pitch 4.22 μm)
 Sensor type   CMOS
 ISO sensitivities   100 - 204800
 File formats   JPEG, RAW

 Esposure
 Shutter speeds   30" - 1/4000
 Exp. compensation   +/- 5 stops at 1/3 steps
 Exp. modes   M, S, A, P, Scena
 Metering modes   Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot

 Features
 Mount   Nikon Z (click here to view all compatible lenses)
 Stabilization   No
 Continuos shooting (with autofocus)   11 FPS
 Pre-Burst   No
 Live View   Yes
 Video mode   4K (3840x2160p) @ 30 FPS
 WiFi   Yes
 GPS   No
 USB   USB-C (3.2)
 USB Charging   Yes

 Computing Features
 ND Long Exposure   No
 Pixel Shift   No
 Focus Stacking   Partial, it requires computer software to merge the photos
 Startrail/Composite mode   No
 Astrotracer   No

 Camera body and built
 Touchscreen   Yes
 LCD   3.0″, 1.04 Mdots, 720 x 480 pixels, fully articulating
 Viewfinder   No viewfinder
 Flash   No
 Storage   SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I)
 Storage, Slot 2   not available
 Shutter   Mechanical and electronic
 Battery   Nikon EN-EL25, 8.51 Wh
 Weather sealing   Yes
 Weight   405 g
 Dimensions   128 x 74 x 60 mm

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avatarjunior
sent on December 19, 2025

Pros: Very precise autofocus, better than my Nikon Z6, small weight and size

Cons: Reliability and battery life, non-integrated stabilization, no viewfinder and only one memory slot, iso noise and cheap plastic

Opinion: Given that, at the time of purchase, I was aware of any shortcomings and / or problems of the camera, I decided to add it to my kit, which already includes the Nikon Z6 and the D750. The idea was to extend the life of both machines by "lightening" them by some shots. I've also had two other DX cameras in the past, so I've been shooting with Nikon for about 16 years and it's always been my only brand. I also own a Nikon J1, whose lens unfortunately no longer works. Initially I had thought of buying the FT1 ring, but given the conditions: high price (229 € new, about 150 € used), out of production for years and inferior quality of the camera, I decided to go for the Z30. I shoot mainly portraits. Pros: Very precise autofocus, even better than my Z6; Reduced weight and size. Cons: Battery: initially, after about 60 photos, it was 1/3 discharged; After another 30 shots, only 1/3 remained. Subsequently, however, I managed to complete a shooting of over 400 shots without completely depleting the battery. The duration, therefore, did not entirely convince me. Lack of stabilization: for a camera also designed for vlogging, it is a limitation, especially if you do not use a tripod. ISO noise. The absence of the viewfinder: it can make it difficult to shoot quickly in situations such as street photography; An accessory sight on the hot shoe would have made a difference, but so far it has not been produced. Only one memory slot. DX sensor with fewer pixels than the Z6 and D750: I expected a little more detail in the files. Materials: plastic appears cheap to the touch; Chargers are missing in the box and case for the lens. For the original launch price (even if I paid 499 € with Nital warranty and kit with Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR, which I will probably use as a paperweight) I expected a little more. By comparison, the entry-level D3xxx series SLRs cost less. In my lens park there is the Nikon AF-S 105mm f/1.4 E ED, paid four times as much for this mirrorless: surprisingly, it weighed less for me to spend on that lens than the Z30. As they say, the doctor didn't order it from me, but I explained why I added a third camera body going for the less expensive one. This review, like the others, is the result exclusively of my way of approaching photography, which is different in each of us. On flickr or fotocommunity you can find the photos I take. Rating: 6-

avatarjunior
sent on December 13, 2025

Pros: Lightness and very small size, especially with certain optics; sensor with excellent dynamic range and good chrominance noise control; remarkable autofocus for the price range; availability of good and bargain-priced lenses; widely customizable controls as per Nikon tradition. Possibility of charging from the USB socket.

Cons: Dubious tropicalization, construction with discreet materials but nothing more. Above-average luminance (grain) noise comes out already at iso 400-800. Reception problems with the wifi network. Low battery (300 shots on average) and with fluctuating indications of the power reserve.

Opinion: Really small and light machine, discreet construction but the rubber parts and buttons do not give the idea of being rigorous in the seal. I do not recommend exposing it to anything more than a few sketches. The absence of the electronic viewfinder, as well as the absence of stabilization on the sensor, are negligible: the price of the camera and its design address do not make them mandatory elements. However, some multifocal lenses, such as the kit one, have a stabilizer that works quite well (3-4 stops). I don't make videos so I'll only talk about the photographic aspect and only about RAW. The sensor has strengths and weaknesses. The chromatic noise is well controlled, while the luminance noise already starts from medium-low ISO, it is quite invasive, not helped in this by a not exaggerated resolution that amplifies the perception. It is true that with NR algorithms with artificial intelligence nowadays photos are improved a lot, but the defect remains, I am a little disappointed on this side. On the other hand, it is excellent as far as dynamic range is concerned: 13.4-13.9 stops at 100 iso, depending on the online sites that have analyzed the sensor, and holds better than average even at high isos; These are not just cold numbers, it is also noticeable by eye. This camera, however, also has very wide open third-party prime lenses, very cheap but good, able to make you shoot in low light without stressing the sensor. Also worth mentioning is a good focus peaking, which allows you to focus quite well even with lenses without AF once you get the hang of it a bit. The autofocus is very good and responsive, although not lightning-fast in low light, but we are above the level you would expect for a camera of this range. The 11 shots per second of maximum burst are more than enough, which allow you to obtain good results when chasing fast-moving objects or animals also thanks to the precise AF. But of course its scene of choice for photos is the street, where the use of the articulated screen makes you more anonymous than if you were aiming through the EVF. It is a machine, ultimately, not free from defects but certainly excellent in relation to the expense of having it; apt for those who are starting to venture beyond the smartphone but it remains a good choice also for the advanced amateur who wants to be able to shoot decently even with a little thing that can be kept in the pocket of the jacket, or who wants a cheap second body to accompany the "serious" camera and with which to share the lenses, especially the zooms that acquire a magnification factor of 1.5 x compared to the FF. Of course, if you want to make landscapes to print like posters, the 20 megapixels will be a bit tight but for all other genres it's fine, with some qualitative compromises due to the evident grain. Practically it is a small monster, it must be known how to treat and know to get the best out of it but with bright lenses it becomes a very interesting combo. It has a fast and precise AF, a good burst, and with the right optics, for example a 24mm or a 35mm with a large aperture, it has its say and spending very little money. With very open lenses it compensates for the lack of IDIS allowing you to shoot with fast shutter speeds while keeping the ISO low. You get used to the absence of the viewfinder quite quickly, the rotatable touch screen works well and is bright. A recommendation: if you want to have a day full of shots, equip yourself with a second battery or a power bank.

avatarjunior
sent on April 30, 2025

Pros: Size, weight, sensor, swivel and touch screen

Cons: Dynamic range and noise over ISO 1000

Opinion: Purchased at the end of 2024 for mine photographs, tired of carrying the d750 with a tamron 15/30 and a larger and heavier tripod, I think it was the right choice mainly for 3 reasons. 1. I have reduced the kit from a backpack to a handbag and, having already a backpack with ropes, harness, food, lights, etc., I am much freer and lighter. When you carry a backpack for 8 hours, even 2kg makes a difference. 2. I take 99% of the photos on a tripod, in Live View, at 100/200 ISO. The lack of the viewfinder is not a problem, indeed one less thing that protrudes. it does not have stabilization. it doesn't matter, I should deactivate it anyway. I combined it with a Laowa 9mm 2.8 manual, which I use at F8 on infinity. from 50cm everything is in focus. 3. The touch menu is very convenient and the articulated screen allows me to frame even without being behind the camera. PROS: cost, size, weight, sensor and overall quality CONS: it suffers a bit from shadow recovery and at high iso it grains a thread (compared to the d750) Would I buy it again? certainly for my use. Among other things, the battery lasts as long, if not longer, than the d750 (using only live view on the latter) The shortcomings that everyone talks about are things that you already know before buying. If one wants the viewfinder, he goes for the z50, if he wants the stabilizer on Sony. And if you want a wedding machine, you can make a nice Z8 for 8 times the cost of this one. If one spends 500 euros, he can claim for 500 euros, not for 5 thousand. If not, there are also smartphones, which are much more comfortable..... and they even phone!

avatarjunior
sent on March 30, 2025

Pros: Small, lightweight, instant AF, Grip, fully posable display

Cons: A few more megapixels would have been perfect, battery cost

Opinion: I took this small apsc to be able to carry it with me every day and combined with the 26mm nikon z, it becomes really pocket-sized. The responsiveness of the autofocus is impressive, The absence of a viewfinder is not a defect as it is perfect for the street and for those who review complaining about the lack of it, they probably had to take the 50. I haven't tested the battery life well yet but the cost of the original is too high in my opinion. Maybe if there had been a few more megapixels, the panoramas would have been more defined but in the end I have two FFs for portraits and panoramas, this is a blast and with a wrist strap it's perfect. The cost? Well, I can't say but surely its peers of other brands do not cost less, on the contrary.

avatarjunior
sent on October 02, 2024

Pros: I like it for the size and weight contained in a solid and well-built body. Excellent grip but must be helped with a dedicated accessory. Good level of customization. Usable and intuitive menu. Operating speed. Quality of jpg files (I use it mainly in jpg) and excellent iso tightness.

Cons: Maybe the battery but with a couple it solves. The side cover of the doors is made of rubber and seems thin to me, over time I fear it will remain in my hand. The front ring is too deep in the body and is difficult to turn easily (or perhaps it is designed for this reason?). Anything else honestly doesn't come to mind.

Opinion: I wanted to reset and so I gave away Fujifilm and went back to Nikon, the last time I used the brand I had a D750. I immediately found myself at home with a well-organized and easy-to-understand menu. Z30 is a surprise, I chose it for the cost (it is the first step of the Nikon Z evolutionary ladder) and for the shape (without viewfinder) for a "family" use and pure amusement so what I write must be framed in this context. Kit socket with 50-250 and 16-50. All this plastic has a great quality both in terms of construction and files (I printed 40x60 an image at 5000 iso and it doesn't crease). It can also be used with one hand, the thumb focuses and the index finger clicks as long as you mount the smallrig (I put the 3857 only plate) otherwise the little finger goes for a walk and the stability is also affected it makes it a little heavier which does not hurt. I took the power supply and 1 battery apart. The absence of the viewfinder is initially felt using the telephoto lens, it is natural to bring it closer to the eye, the support of the face is missing but it is a matter of getting the hang of it, the stabilization of the lenses helps. It is enjoyable both by setting some parameters in the car for example the iso but also completely in manual with 50s lenses, the "Urth" M42 adapter is very well done, it seems to be one with the lens and not an additional body. Over the years I have always tried to take well-made material, metal and glass (see Fujifilm), convinced that quality also depended on this and why not also for pure enjoyment in hearing the click of the ring mechanisms, the smell of fake leather and the cold of the metal bodies. Using the Z30 and plastic kit you lose the romanticism linked to the materials as with many new generation products and then why Z30? I saw a sort of "review" on YouTube, father and son, unpacking the Z30 50-250 16-50 kit with skyrocketing enthusiasm, contagious, imagining trips everywhere. I felt a certain envy in seeing the joy they released, the same I felt at the beginning with the first reflex used (Praktica BC1). I wanted to relive those feelings, disconnected from everything, almost unaware. I learned that some things don't add up and that the Z30 is a great car.




Photos taken with Nikon Z30

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HI RES 19.4 MP

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HI RES 20.7 MP

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HI RES 20.7 MP

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Sunset at Le Souffleur
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HI RES 20.7 MP

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Under the bridge..
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HI RES 20.7 MP



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Silhouette, Pointe aux Piments
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HI RES 20.3 MP

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HI RES 18.7 MP

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HI RES 20.7 MP

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HI RES 20.7 MP

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HI RES 18.0 MP

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HI RES 19.7 MP

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HI RES 19.5 MP

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HI RES 20.7 MP

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HI RES 20.7 MP

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HI RES 20.7 MP

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HI RES 7.1 MP

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HI RES 19.9 MP

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HI RES 19.5 MP

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By boat on the Indian Ocean
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HI RES 20.0 MP

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Jeddah Airport
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HI RES 20.7 MP

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HI RES 16.7 MP

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HI RES 20.7 MP

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HI RES 17.1 MP



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HI RES 15.7 MP

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HI RES 19.8 MP

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