Nikon Z30

21 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
portability (8)
image quality (7)
screen (3)
performance (3)
price (3)

Negative
viewfinder (3)
connectivity (3)
stabilizer (2)
sensor (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 reviews of Nikon Z30. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the price and screen. The usability and image quality also get good comments. Some have doubts about the sensor and image stabilizer. There are some mixed views about the durability.

portability, image quality, usability, screen, price

viewfinder, connectivity, stabilizer , sensor

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Z30 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (t3.com)

Nikon Z30 review

Nikon chases the burgeoning content creator market with a consumer-level mirrorless camera that aims to put video first

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

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

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. It's the...

Aug, 2022

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Expert review by : Tim Coleman (techradar.com)

Nikon Z30 review

The Nikon Z30 is a video-centric mirrorless camera for beginners

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

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

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. The Z30 is the...

Aug, 2022

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Nikon Z 30 Review

Slimline mirrorless form factor ; Articulating touch LCD ; Face and eye detection autofocus for video ; 4K30 and 1080p60 recording ; Clear stereo audio with built-in mic ; Capable as a photo camera ; Works as a webcam

Sensor stabilization is missed ; No headphone jack ; Omits EVF ; 8-bit video profile

The Nikon Z 30 puts video features at the forefront, so vloggers working without a support crew can bring the bokeh look to videos as well as change lenses. We especially like its audio quality, but wish it had a stabilized sensor.

Oct, 2022

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Expert review by : dpreview staff (dpreview.com)

DPReview TV: Nikon Z30 Initial Review Gear in this story

Nikon has announced the Z30, an entry-level Z-mount camera aimed at vloggers and other content creators. What are our initial impressions? Better watch to find out.

Jun, 2022

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Expert review by : Charlie Osborne (zdnet.com)

Nikon Z 30 camera review: A photographer's perspective

The compact mirrorless camera is marketed as a vlogger's dream -- but its still photos are just as good.

Portability is ideal for content creators ; Flip-out display for better framing ; Generous functions and settings

Plasticky build quality ; No viewfinder ; Image stabilization is not the best

After much testing, I can see why the Nikon Z 30 would suit vloggers and content creators. The device has been designed with ease of use as a top priority, and portability is also at the forefront. I wouldn't classify the Nikon Z 30 as a breakthrough...

Dec, 2022

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Nikon Z30 Review

The new Z30 is Nikon's third APS-C cropped-sensor mirrorless camera, following in the footsteps of the Z50 and Z fc models. This time around, though, it's primarily targeted at vloggers and content creators. Find out what it has to offer by reading our...

Jul, 2022

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Nikon Z 30 review

The Nikon Z 30 cuts size, weight and cost to a minimum, but it cuts a few corners along the way, especially for shooting stills.

For stills photography, the Nikon Z 30 comes up short. The lack of a viewfinder certainly makes it physically short and nicely compact but trying to compose images accurately on the rear screen can be a real challenge, especially when the sun glaring...

Oct, 2023

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Expert review by : Rachael Phillips (creativebloq.com)

Nikon Z30 review: compact mirrorless is a dream for vloggers

The Nikon Z30 is perfect for vloggers who want a compact, lightweight option to be able to capture their daily lives

4K video ; Nice to handle ; Lightweight

No headphone jack ; No image stabilisation ; No viewfinder

The Nikon Z30 is aimed at content creators who want a decent-quality camera at a reasonable price point. This camera is capable of 4K 30p recording without cropping, works exceptionally well in low light and has strong auto-focus performance. The Nikon...

Jan, 2023