Nikon Z30 vs Nikon 1 J2

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z30 Nikon 1 J2
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelZ301 J2
      Predecessor ModelNikon 1 J1
      Successor ModelNikon 1 J3
      MSRP$710 (body), $850 (w/16-50mm lens), $1050 (w/16-50 & 50-250mm lenses)Suggested retail price: $549.95
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z30 Nikon 1 J2
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDXCX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels21.51 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.9 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 204,800
      Photo Nikon Z30 Nikon 1 J2
      ProcessorEXPEED 6EXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37123872 x 2592
      Other Resolutions3840 x 2160, 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:93:2, 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      		On
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Z30 Nikon 1 J2
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AFHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-4.5 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points209135
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Z30 Nikon 1 J2
      Lens MountNikon ZNikon 1
      Crop Factor1.5x2.7x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z30 Nikon 1 J2
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z30 Nikon 1 J2
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Nikon Z30 Nikon 1 J2
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 20.8 MP
      Flash Nikon Z30 Nikon 1 J2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Off      		Fill-flash
      Red-eye reduction
      Rear curtain with sync
      Rear curtain with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Flash Range5.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/60 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)
      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 meteringi-TTL flash control using image sensor available
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z30 Nikon 1 J2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-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)±3 (1/3 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 valueLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon Z30 Nikon 1 J2
      DxO Low Light ISO363
      DxO Color Depth21.3
      DxO Dynamic Range10.8
      DxO Overall Score54
      Video Nikon Z30 Nikon 1 J2
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4      		MOV
      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.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      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      		30 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Nikon Z30 Nikon 1 J2
      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)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z30 Nikon 1 J2
      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 Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon Z30 Nikon 1 J2
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Z30 Nikon 1 J2
      Dimensions128 x 74 x 60 mm (5.04 x 2.91 x 2.36")106 x 61 x 30 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.18")
      Weight (inc. batteries)405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)238 g (0.52 lb / 8.40 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.7 x 7.4 x 5.1"6.9 x 5.6 x 4.2"
      Package Weight1.76 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z30 Nikon 1 J2
      Battery PackEN-EL25EN-EL20
      Battery Life330 shots230 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Z30 Nikon 1 J2
      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)Optical anti-dust mechanism


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