Nikon Z30

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    Highlights

    • 20.9 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • No Optical Low-pass Filter
    • 100 - 51,200 Native ISO
    • 209 Focus Points
    • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fully Articulated Screen
    • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
    • 2 h 5 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Specifications

    General
    BrandNikon
    ModelZ30
    MSRP$710 (body), $850 (w/16-50mm lens), $1050 (w/16-50 & 50-250mm lenses)
    Camera TypeInterchangeable Lens
    Body TypeMirrorless
    Video Capture
    Sensor
    Sensor TypeCMOS
    Sensor FormatDX
    Sensor SizeAPS-C
    Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm
    Total Pixels21.51 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels20.9 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range100 - 51,200
    Boosted ISO Range100 - 204,800
    Photo
    ProcessorEXPEED 6
    Max Image Resolution5568 x 3712
    Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:9
    Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
    JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basic
    Bit Depth14-Bit
    Timelapse Recording
    White Balance2500 to 10,000K
    Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
    Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
    Auto
    Extra High
    High
    Normal
    Low
    Off
    Active D-Lighting Bracketing
    Focus
    Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Center
    Selective single-point
    Tracking
    Single
    Continuous
    Touch
    Face Detection
    Live View
    Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
    AF Detection Range-4.5 to +19 EV
    Number of Focus Points209
    Touch-to-Focus
    Live View Autofocus
    Animal Eye Detection
    Vehicle Tracking Mode
    Insect Tracking Mode
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus
    Phase Detection for Autofocus
    Optics
    Lens MountNikon Z
    Crop Factor1.5x
    Image Stabilization
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Screen
    Screen TypeFully Articulated
    Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
    Touch Screen
    Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
    Screen Size3.0"
    Screen Resolution1,040k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder
    Shutter
    Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
    Min Shutter Speed30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps
    Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 20.8 MP
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
    Rear-curtain sync
    Red-eye reduction
    Red-eye reduction with slow sync
    Slow sync
    Off
    Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
    External Flash Connectivity
    External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering
    External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
    Exposure
    Exposure Metering ModesMulti
    Center-weighted
    Highlight-weighted
    Spot
    Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
    Metering Range-4 to +17 EV
    Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
    Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
    Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
    Video
    Movie File FormatMOV
    MP4
    Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV/MP4
    4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
    Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
    Interval Recording
    Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
    Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
    External Recording ModesHDMI
    UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
    1920 x 1080p up to 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
    No crop on 4K Videos
    Webcam Functionality
    Tally/Front Recording Light
    Unlimited Video Recording
    Recording Limit2 hour, 5 min - 60 fps or less
    3 min - 120/100 fps
    IP Streaming
    Terminals
    Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
    Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
    Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
    USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
    HDMI Output Micro
    SpeakerMono
    Built-in MicrophoneStereo
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
    Built-In Bluetooth
    Bluetooth Version4.2
    Remote Control via smartphone
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Physical
    Dimensions128 x 74 x 60 mm (5.04 x 2.91 x 2.36")
    Weight (inc. batteries)405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.7 x 7.4 x 5.1"
    Package Weight1.76 lb
    Power and Storage
    Battery PackEN-EL25
    Battery Life330 shots
    USB Charging
    Internal Storage
    External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
    Other
    Self Timer
    Orientation Sensor
    Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
    Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body
    Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)


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