Compact, connected, and designed for creators, the Nikon Z30 is a purpose-built mirrorless camera optimized for vloggers and live streamers.
Bundling the purpose-built mirrorless body with a versatile zoom, the Nikon Z30 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Lens pairs the sleek DX-format camera with the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR zoom lens.
Pairing Nikon's noteworthy image quality, 4K video recording, and a large 20.9MP DX-format sensor with a specialized feature-set and design, the Z30 is designed to elevate your content and tag along on your everyday adventures.
4K Video Recording and Sensor Design
Video and Streaming
At the heart of the camera is a DX-format 20.9MP CMOS sensor, which benefits not only video production needs but also makes the Z30 a highly capable stills camera, too.
- UHD 4K recording up to 30p is supported for crisp, high-resolution video needs. Full HD 120p recording is available, too, for slow-motion playback.
- Continuous recording for up to 2 hours 15 minutes is possible for documenting events or any other situation that requires longer continuous takes.
- Live streaming is possible at up to Full HD 60p or 4K 30p, and the Z30 is compatible with a variety of web conferencing apps, meaning it can easily function as a high-quality webcam, too.
- For longer takes, streaming, and other instances where you need constant power, the Z30 can be powered via the USB Type-C port.
Photo Capabilities
- Versatile 20.9MP resolution suits stills needs, too, and means the Z30 is a perfect tool for capturing stills during productions or for photographing higher-resolution thumbnails and promotional images.
- The large DX-format sensor benefits working in low-light conditions by producing imagery with low noise, high clarity, and a useful sensitivity range from ISO 100-51200, or up to ISO 25600 when recording video.
- For photographing fast-moving action, a top continuous shooting speed up to 11 fps is available.
- Merging stills and video, in-camera time-lapse production is possible.
- Built-in presets and filters can also be used to refine your photos and videos straight from the camera.
Vlogging Essentials
Purpose-built for vlogging and content creation, the Z30 incorporates a series of physical touches and operational functions perfect for creators:
- Compact body design incorporates a 3.0" 1.04m-dot free-angle LCD screen. This positionable screen can face forward for accurate selfie compositions and can close inward to protect the screen from scratches and fingerprints when not in use.
- Selfie-style controls permit changing the focus position and exposure, as well as setting the self-timer, via the touchscreen when the screen is facing forward.
- Front red tally lamp clearly indicates when the camera is recording.
- Special attention is given to audio recording with the inclusion of a top stereo microphone along with the inclusion of a 3.5mm external microphone port for working with an optional mic. Also, there is an optional dedicated Wind Muff to cut wind noise and improve quality when using the onboard mic.
- Steady your handheld videos using the digital e-VR image stabilization, which helps to reduce unwanted wobbles and shakes while recording.
Fast, Reliable Autofocus
Hybrid autofocus system uses both phase-detection and contrast-detection methods to quickly and accurately acquire focus for both stills and video applications.
- Eye Detection AF uses facial recognition to help lock focus onto subjects' eyes.
- Face and eye tracking can recognize people, dogs, and cats, and can lock onto these subjects and track focus as they move around the scene.
- Ideal for product close-ups, the AF system quickly and naturally shifts focus as you hold something up to the camera and then re-shifts focus to the subject as the product is moved away.
Connectivity and Operation
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth compatibility work with the Snapbridge app for mobile devices, enabling remote camera control as well as wireless transferring of photos and videos to your smartphone or tablet.
- Intuitive design includes a '?' button to provide a clear explanation of all camera settings, there is a dedicated Auto mode for times when you'd rather the camera optimize the shooting settings, and there's a customizable 'i' menu for quick access to your essential settings.
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens (Black)
Compact and versatile, the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is a 24-75mm-equivalent zoom designed for DX-format Z-mount mirrorless cameras. Covering a wide-angle to portrait-length zoom range, this lens is well-suited to everyday shooting situations. Its optical design incorporates aspherical and extra-low dispersion elements, which help to reduce a variety of aberrations for sharper, clearer image quality throughout the zoom range. A Super Integrated Coating has also been applied to minimize ghosting and flare for increased contrast and color accuracy in bright and backlit conditions.
The lens's flexible focal length range is complemented by Vibration Reduction image stabilization, which minimizes the appearance of camera shake by up to 4.5 stops for sharper handheld shooting. A stepping motor provides quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override to suit both stills and video applications. Also, a programmable control ring can be set for intuitive adjustment over a variety of camera and exposure settings.
Standard zoom is designed for DX-format Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 24-75mm equivalent focal length range.
One extra-low dispersion element reduces color fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved clarity and color accuracy.
Four aspherical elements minimize spherical aberrations and distortion throughout the zoom range for greater sharpness and accurate rendering.
Super Integrated Coating suppresses flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions.
Stepping motor delivers impressively smooth, quiet, and fast autofocus performance that is well-suited to both stills and video applications. Full-time manual focus override is also possible and an internal focusing design is used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds.
Vibration Reduction image stabilization minimizes the appearance of camera shake by up to 4.5 stops for sharper handheld shooting.
Programmable Control Ring is, by default, set to adjust manual focus but can also be used to control aperture or exposure compensation.
Specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism provides greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with fast continuous shooting rates.
Rounded seven-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field techniques.
Lens Mount Nikon Z
Sensor Resolution Actual: 12.51 Megapixel
Effective: 20.8 Megapixel
Sensor Type 23.5 x 15.7 mm (APS-C) CMOS
Crop Factor 1.5x
Image Stabilization Digital (Video Only)
Built-In ND Filter None
Capture Type Stills & Video
Shutter Type Electronic Shutter, Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter
Shutter Speed Mechanical Shutter
1/4000 to 30 Seconds
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
1/4000 to 30 Seconds
Electronic Shutter
1/4000 to 30 Seconds
Bulb/Time Mode Bulb Mode, Time Mode
ISO Sensitivity Photo 100 to 51,200
Video 100 to 25,600
Metering Method Center-Weighted Average, Matrix, Spot
Exposure Modes Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Metering Range -4 to 17 EV
White Balance 2500 to 10,000K
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
Continuous Shooting Up to 11 fps at 20.8 MP
Interval Recording Yes
Self-Timer 2/10-Second Delay
Aspect Ratio 1:1, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format JPEG, Raw
Bit Depth 14-Bit
Internal Video Capture
Recording Modes H.264/MOV/MP4
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p
Recording Limit Up to 125 Minutes
Video System NTSC/PAL
Built-In Microphone Type Stereo
Audio Recording LPCM Audio
AAC Audio
External Video Capture
External Recording Modes HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 25p/29.97p
Full HD (1920 x 1080) up to 50p/59.94p
IP Streaming Yes
Media/Memory Card Slot Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Video I/O 1 x Micro-HDMI Output
Audio I/O 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
Other I/O 1 x USB Type-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
Power I/O1 x USB Type-C Input
Wireless 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) None
Monitor Size 3.0"
Resolution 1,040,000 Dot
Display Type Articulating Touchscreen LCDF
Focus Type Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Autofocus Points Photo, Video
Phase Detection: 209
Autofocus Sensitivity -4.5 to +19 EV
Built-In Flash No
Flash Modes First-Curtain Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
Maximum Sync Speed 1/200 Second
Dedicated Flash System iTTL
External Flash Connection Hot Shoe
Battery Type 1 x EN-EL25 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.6 VDC, 1120 mAh (Approx. 330 Shots)
Tripod Mounting Thread 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Accessory Mount 1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body
Dimensions (W x H x D) 5 x 2.9 x 2.3" / 128 x 73.5 x 59.5 mm
Weight 12.3 oz / 350 g (Body Only)
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm F/3.5-6.3 VR Lens (Black) Specs
Focal Length 16 to 50mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 75mm)
Maximum Aperture f/3.5 to 6.3
Minimum Aperture f/16
Lens Mount Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage APS-C
Angle of View 83° to 31° 30'
Minimum Focus Distance 7.87" / 20 cm
Maximum Magnification 0.2x
Optical Design 9 Elements in 7 Groups
Diaphragm Blades 7, Rounded
Focus Type Autofocus
Image Stabilization Yes
Filter Size 46 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L) 2.76 x 1.26" / 70 x 32 mm
Length at Maximum Extension 2.36" / 60 mm
Weight 4.76 oz / 135 g