Key Features
Compact, connected, and designed for creators, the Nikon Z30 is a purpose-built mirrorless camera optimized for vloggers and live streamers. 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.
Photo Capabilities
Vlogging Essentials
Purpose-built for vlogging and content creation, the Z30 incorporates a series of physical touches and operational functions perfect for creators:
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.
Connectivity and Operation
Imaging
Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 21.51 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 |
Exposure Control
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 |
Still Image Capture
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 |
Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
Internal Recording Modes | H.264/MOV/MP4 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/ fps |
External Recording Modes | HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p up to 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps |
Recording Limit | None |
Broadcast Output | NTSC/PAL |
IP Streaming | Yes |
Built-In Microphone Type | Stereo |
Audio Recording | LPCM Audio AAC Audio |
Interface
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 |
Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input |
Other I/O | 1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power 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 LCD |
Focus
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 |
Flash
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 |
General
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) |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 1.76 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.7 x 7.4 x 5.1" |