Nikon Z30

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]

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; 3 years ago (2022-08-05)[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; 6 months ago (7 May 2025)[3]
Made in	Thailand
Chronology
Predecessor	Nikon Z50

It does not include built-in sensor cleaning, nor is IBIS present, although Vibration Reduction on some Nikkor lenses is provided., however it does not have In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS).

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]

Gallery

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  Z30 + Nikkor Z DX 16-50 mm f/3.5–6.3 VR
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Awards

The Z30 was awarded with:

• the TIPA World Awards 2023 for "BEST APS-C VLOGGER CAMERA"^[6]
• the Red Dot Award for Product Design 2023^[7]
• the iF Design Award 2023, for its outstanding product design.^[8]