Nikon Z30 Mirrorless Camera Review

The Nikon Z30 is a compact mirrorless camera designed for vloggers and live streamers. It features a 20.9MP DX-format CMOS sensor, capable of UHD 4K30p and Full HD 120p video recording. The camera is optimized for content creation with a vlogging-friendly design, including a vari-angle LCD and specific audio considerations.

Battery

1x EN-EL25 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.6 VDC, 1120 mAh (Included)

Wireless

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) / Bluetooth 4.2

Audio I O

1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input

Bit Depth

14-Bit

Other I O

1x USB-C (Data) Output (Shared with Power Input)

Power I O

1x USB-C Input

Video I O

1x Micro-HDMI Output

Focus Mode

Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF

Focus Type

Auto and Manual Focus

Lens Mount

Nikon Z

Self Timer

2/10-Second Delay

Aspect Ratio

1:1, 3:2, 16:9

Capture Type

Stills & Video

Display Type

Articulating 3" Touchscreen LCD

Image Sensor

APS-C

Ip Streaming

Yes

Shutter Type

Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter

White Balance

2500 to 10,000K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade

Bulb Time Mode

Bulb & Time Mode

Exposure Modes

Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority

Metering Range

-4 to 17 EV

Audio Recording

LPCM Audio AAC Audio

Metering Method

Center-Weighted Average, Matrix, Spot

Recording Limit

No

Video Output 4k

3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps

Autofocus Points

Photo, Video Phase Detection: 209

Internal Storage

No

Max Video Output

Up to UHD 4K at 23.98/25/29.97 fps

Video Output Fhd

1920 x 1080p up to 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps

Image File Format

JPEG, Raw

Built In Nd Filter

No

Display Resolution

1,040,000 Dot

Global Positioning

GPS * Via Connected Smartphone

Interval Recording

Yes

Built In Microphone

Stereo

Continuous Shooting

Up to 11 fps at Maximum Resolution

Image Stabilization

Digital

Max Recording Modes

H.264/MOV/MP4 Up to UHD 4K at 23.98/25/29.97 fps

Autofocus Sensitivity

-4.5 to +19 EV

Exposure Compensation

-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)

Mobile App Compatible

Yes: Android & iOS App Name: SnapBridge Functionality: Access Stored Files, Firmware Update, Remote Control

Media Memory Card Slot

Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)

Actual Sensor Resolution

21.51 Megapixel

Fast Slow Motion Support

Slow-Motion Only

Iso Gain Sensitivity Photo

Native: 100 to 51,200

Iso Gain Sensitivity Video

Native: 100 to 25,600

Effective Sensor Resolution

20.8 Megapixel (5568 x 3712)

Sensor Crop 35mm Equivalent

Crop Factor: 1.5x

Shutter Speed Electronic Shutter

1/4000 to 30 Seconds

Shutter Speed Mechanical Shutter

1/4000 to 30 Seconds

Internal Recording H264 Mov Mp4 4k

3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps

Internal Recording H264 Mov Mp4 Fhd

1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps

Shutter Speed Electronic Front Curtain Shutter

1/4000 to 30 Seconds