The Nikon Z30 uses the same 20.9-megapixel APS-C image sensor as the Nikon Z50 and Z fc. While the sensor may be getting a bit longer, it still delivers excellent image quality. The native ISO range is 100-51200. The camera can be extended up to ISO 204800, which is a very high value. The Z30 features Active D-Lighting, which helps control highlights and shadows when recording JPEG images. As for raw images, the camera records 12-bit and 14-bit raw files.
Although the camera is primarily intended for video, its photographic specifications are impressive. The camera records images in full resolution at a speed of up to 11 frames per second. Without UHS-II, buffer depths won't be huge or processed quickly, but you should still be able to shoot some action with the Z30.
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Image quality and shooting speed don't matter much if the autofocus system isn't enough. The Z30 uses a hybrid phase-detection and contrast-detection autofocus system with a lower value of -4.5EV when using low-light autofocus, meaning it should perform well in challenging, subdued conditions. The camera features 209 focus points and a range of autofocus modes, including autofocus and wide-angle AF with automatic person and animal tracking. The camera also has eye detection AF.
Tested Features of Z30
- slow-mo
- 4k video
- iso
- grains
- color tone
- W.B
- picture style
- blur
- bokeh
- low light
- picture quality
- touch screen
- auto light optimization
- burst shoot
- autofocus
- Sharpness
Z30 features a rating in Photography
- iso range: 10\10
- color tone: 9\10
- white balance: 9\10
- background blur: 10\10
- bokeh effect: 10\10
- grains coverage: 10\10
- highlights & shadows detail: 10\10
- autofocus: 10\10
- jpeg quality: 9\10
- continuous shooting speed: 10\10
- depth of field: 10\10
- live view photography: 9\10
- eye tracking: 10\10
- flashlight photography: 10\10
- HDR mode: 10\10
- Touch Screen Focus: 9\10
- sharpness: 10\10
- image stabilization: 9\10
Key features of Z30
- Nikon's smallest and lightest Z series camera
- 20.9MP APS-C image sensor
- Native ISO range is 100-51,200, expandable to 204,800
- Hybrid AF system with 209 AF points
- Tracking autofocus
- Eye-detect AF
- Flip-out selfie screen
- Front tally lamp to let you know when you're recording
- 125-minute continuous recording limit
- Built-in stereo mics, plus mic input
- HDMI output (micro HDMI)
- USB port for USB power delivery with compatible USB-C to USB-C cable
- 4K/30p video
- FHD/120p video
- Available as a body only for $710 and in three different kits ranging from $850 to $1,200.