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Nikon Z 30 DX-Format Mirrorless Camera & 16-50mm Lens

Nikon Z 30 DX-Format Mirrorless Camera & 16-50mm Lens

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$596.95at Adorama, last seen Oct 30

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Our take on the Nikon Z 30 DX-Format Mirrorless Camera & 16-50mm Lens

The Nikon Z 30 is a compact DX-format (APS-C) mirrorless camera aimed at vloggers and casual creators, sold here as a kit with the collapsible 16-50mm zoom. It uses a 20.9MP sensor with hybrid phase-detect autofocus, a flip-out screen for self-recording, and records up to 125 minutes of video with electronic vibration reduction. It has no electronic viewfinder and no in-body image stabilization, which is the main trade-off against pricier Z models. Its listed price of $596.95 at the time of this price history is the only figure recorded so far, so there is no earlier range to compare against yet.

Best forVloggers and solo creators who record themselvesFirst mirrorless camera buyers on a budgetTravelers who want a small, light kitCasual video shooters who mostly use autofocus
Pros
  • Flip-out screen makes self-recording easy
  • Hybrid phase-detect AF tracks faces and eyes well
  • Light body and collapsible 16-50mm kit lens pack small
  • Records up to 125 minutes per clip
  • Clean HDMI output and external mic input for better audio
  • Uses the Nikon Z mount, so it takes full-frame Z lenses
Cons
  • No electronic viewfinder; framing is screen-only
  • No in-body stabilization, so handheld video relies on lens VR and electronic VR
  • DX sensor means a 1.5x crop factor on lenses
  • Single card slot and no weather sealing
  • Video tops out at 4K/30 with a heavy crop; 4K/60 is not available

Nikon Z 30 DX-Format Mirrorless Camera & 16-50mm Lens prices at every store

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Nikon Z 30 DX-Format Mirrorless Camera & 16-50mm Lens price history

$596.95$596.95
Oct 28Oct 30

Lowest price we've seen: $596.95 on Oct 28 at Adorama. Tracked across 1 store since Oct 28.

What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers generally rate the Z 30 as a solid, easy-to-use first vlogging camera with dependable autofocus and good out-of-camera color. The common complaints are the missing viewfinder, the lack of in-body stabilization, and the cropped 4K video.

Pros
  • Reliable eye and face autofocus for video
  • Comfortable grip and light body
  • Good image quality straight out of camera
  • Useful vlogging features like a tally lamp and long record times
Cons
  • No viewfinder in bright outdoor light
  • Handheld video can look shaky without a stabilized lens
  • 4K footage is cropped, narrowing the wide-angle view
  • Plastic body and no weather sealing

Specifications

Shoe Mount
1x Hot Shoe
Tripod Mounting Thread
1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Sensor Size
23.5 mm x 15.7 mm
File System
DCF 2.0 Exif 2.31
Multiple Exposure
Yes Add Average Lighten Darken
Active D-Lighting Bracketing
Yes
Autofocus System
Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF
Focus Lock
Yes
Movie Metering
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Movie Maximum Recording Time
Up to 125 minutes
Movie File Format
MOV MP4
Movie Video Compression
H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Movie Audio Recording Format
Linear PCM AAC
Movie HDMI Output
Yes

Questions and answers

Is the Nikon Z 30 worth it for a beginner?
Yes, if you mainly shoot video of yourself and want simple controls. It is one of the cheaper ways into Nikon's Z system, but you give up a viewfinder and stabilization.
How does it compare with the Nikon Z 50?
The Z 50 has an electronic viewfinder and a deeper grip; the Z 30 drops the viewfinder and adds vlogging features like a flip-out screen and tally lamp. Choose the Z 30 for video, the Z 50 for stills with eye-level framing.
Does the Z 30 have image stabilization?
No in-body stabilization. The 16-50mm kit lens has VR, and there is electronic VR for video, but handheld shots with non-VR lenses will be less steady.
What is in the box with this kit?
The camera body, the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, a battery and charger, a strap, and body and lens caps. Check the listing for whether a memory card is included, since it usually is not.
Can I use full-frame Nikon Z lenses on it?
Yes. Any Nikon Z-mount lens fits, but full-frame lenses give a 1.5x crop on the DX sensor, so a 50mm lens behaves like a 75mm.
When is the best time to buy the Z 30?
It is a few years old, so it is discounted most around Black Friday and during Nikon's seasonal sales. The recorded price of $596.95 is the only data point so far, so watch for drops below it.
Is the Nikon Z 30 DX-Format Mirrorless Camera & 16-50mm Lens at its lowest price?
The lowest price we've seen is $596.95 at Adorama on October 28.