Nikon Z30 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm and 50-250mm Lenses

In essence, the Nikon Z30 is the Nikon Z50 without a viewfinder but with a vari-angle screen, a tally light, a new record button and the ability to record video for longer. By itself, the vari-angle screen could be enough to entice vloggers or would-be vloggers towards it rather than the Z50, but of...

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  Excellent build quality, Vari-angle touch-screen, Nice image quality

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  No viewfinder, 4K only up to 30p, Limited APS-C (DX) lens range

First introduced in June 2022 , Nikon Z30 is a 21.0MP Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, weather sealed body, Fully articulated touch screen and Nikon Z lens mount.

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  Unlimited Video Recording (no 30min limit), Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi), Bluetooth Connectivity, Articulating Screen, 4K at 30fps and FHD at 120fps Video Recording, No crop on 4K Videos, Touch Screen, Face Detection Focusing, 21.0MP - High Resolution Sensor, 51.200 Max ISO, 209 Focus Points, 1.040k...

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  No Sensor shift Image Stabilization, Low Battery Life: 330 shots

The Z30 is available body-only for $709.95 or with the collapsible 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR lens for $849.95. A two-lens kit that adds the 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR takes the price to $1149.95.

The Nikon Z30 is Nikon’s cheapest Z-series mirrorless camera. It drops the viewfinder in favour of vlogging fea...

What’s welcome here is the usual Nikon attention to detail, responsive performance and robust construction, with access to a very wide, well-supported system of lenses and accessories, not only from Nikon but third party manufacturers too.

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  Attention to detail, Responsive performance, Robust construction, Great ecosystem, Affordable, Easy to use

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  Can get expensive with kits and extras, No eye-level viewfinder or integral flash, Pretty large

With the compact camera market essentially dead due to smartphone cameras, traditional camera makers are switching up their game plan, targeting the likes of video bloggers, live streamers and content creators. As a result, the Nikon Z 30 interchangeable-lens mirrorless camera was born.

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  Good for vlogging, Excellent still images, Superb video quality, Super responsive touchscreen display

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  No headphone output, No in-body image stabilisation, No electronic viewfinder

The Nikon Z30 is the third APS-C mirrorless camera after the Nikon Z50 and Nikon Z fc. All three cameras have a similar build quality and the same photo and video recording capabilities, but each comes with its own design flavor.

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  Intuitive ergonomics, Very good value and decent kit options, 4K video with no crop, Reliable connectivity

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  Still not enough lenses, Lacks image stabilization, No headphone jack

Tim Coleman reviews the Nikon Z30, or as Nikon like to call it, the Nikon Z 30. As Nikon's most affordable APS-C mirrorless camera to date, the Nikon Z30 is pitched for the YouTube generation. Will it satisfy self-shooters? Let's finds out.

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  Comfortable grip, Vari-angle touch screen works a treat, USB-C connectivity, Good value

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  No headphone jack, Lack of Nikkor Z 'DX' lenses, No in-body stabilisation, No viewfinder (or optional one)

I am a content creator on Tik Tok & have loved how easy and efficient the Nikon Z30 is! It is so important that I am pumping out content fast! The camera actually allows you to send photos & videos straight to your phone with the SnapBridge App!! I would recommend!

I just started working with this camera and I'm already so impressed! All the functions you will ever need, amazing slow Mo FPS , filtering etc. and so easy to use. Also light weight and just a lot of fun overall. Especially love the view monitor that you can flip around for self videoing etc.

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  Lightweight, comfortable, and full of every function you can imagine.

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  Can't think of any cons