Nikon Z9 vs Nikon Z30

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z9 Nikon Z30
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelZ9Z30
      MSRP$5500 (body only)$710 (body), $850 (w/16-50mm lens), $1050 (w/16-50 & 50-250mm lenses)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z9 Nikon Z30
      Sensor TypeStacked CMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFXDX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels52.37 Megapixel21.51 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels45.7 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range64 - 25,600100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range32 - 102,400100 - 204,800
      Photo Nikon Z9 Nikon Z30
      ProcessorEXPEED 7EXPEED 6
      Max Image Resolution8256 x 55045568 x 3712
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White Balance2500 to 10,000K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade      		2500 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 2
      Extra high 1
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off      		Can be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Z9 Nikon Z30
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assistHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-8.5 to +20 EV-4.5 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points493209
      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 Z9 Nikon Z30
      Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z9 Nikon Z30
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z9 Nikon Z30
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.80x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot
      No Blackout Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Nikon Z9 Nikon Z30
      Shutter TypeElectronicElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed900 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)30.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting30.0 fps11.0 fps
      Anti-dust Shutter
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 20 fps at 45.7 MP for up to 1000 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 30 fps at 45.7 MP
      Up to 120 fps at 11 MP      		Up to 11 fps at 20.8 MP
      Flash Nikon Z9 Nikon Z30
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Off      		Front-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 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 meteringTTL: 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, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z9 Nikon Z30
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +17 EV-4 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±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 valueLuminosity locked at detected value
      DXO Nikon Z9 Nikon Z30
      DxO Low Light ISO2451
      DxO Color Depth26.3
      DxO Dynamic Range14.4
      DxO Overall Score98
      Video Nikon Z9 Nikon Z30
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      NEV      		MOV
      MP4
      Internal Recording ModesH.265 4:2:2 10-Bit
      8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      ProRes 422 HQ 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      H.265 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit
      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
      Raw 12-Bit
      7680 x 4320 @ 59.94 fps      		H.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 FormatsH.264, H.265MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution7680 x 43203840 x 2160
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) up to 29.97 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)      		HDMI
      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
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit2 hour, 5 min2 hour, 5 min - 60 fps or less
      3 min - 120/100 fps
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Nikon Z9 Nikon Z30
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input/Output      		1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x RJ45
      1 x Nikon 10-Pin Control Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output      		1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z9 Nikon Z30
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      Remote Control via app via smartphone
      Environmental Nikon Z9 Nikon Z30
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Z9 Nikon Z30
      Dimensions149 x 150 x 91 mm (5.87 x 5.91 x 3.58")128 x 74 x 60 mm (5.04 x 2.91 x 2.36")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)13 x 7.7 x 5.8"7.7 x 7.4 x 5.1"
      Package Weight5.255 lb1.76 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z9 Nikon Z30
      Battery PackEN-EL18dEN-EL25
      Battery Life740 shots330 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CFexpress Type B / XQDSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon Z9 Nikon Z30
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)Image Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)


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