21MP APS-C CMOS sensor; 4K video at up to 30p; 1080 video at up to 120fps (as slow-mo); Around 2 hours of video with USB power; Fully articulating 3.0", 1.04M dot touch screen; Tally lamp; Re-arranged buttons with more prominent REC button;

21MP APS-C CMOS sensor; 4K video at up to 30p; 1080 video at up to 120fps (as slow-mo); Around 2 hours of video with USB power; Fully articulating 3.0", 1.04M dot touch screen; Tally lamp; Re-arranged buttons with more prominent REC button;

The Nikon Z30 is clearly designed with content creators in mind, particularly those intending to film vlogging-style content. It captures 4K/30p video from the full width of the sensor and 1080p video at 120 fps. Lens options are sparse, but it's paired with a respectable 16-50mm (24-70mm equiv) vibration reduction (VR) kit lens that's great for casual run-and-gun shooting. It will work for casual still images, but you're probably better off going with the Z50 for stills photography considering it has an EVF.

Vlogging, streaming and social media content.;

Advanced video production or stills photographers (you're better off with the Z50, which has an EVF).;

While we have few complaints about the Z30’s imaging performance, without the Z50 ’s EVF, framing shots outdoors in bright sunlight with the Z30 was a matter of point-and-guess in many situations.

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.

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

The Nikon Z30 is an entry-level mirrorless camera aimed at those hoping to make...

The Nikon Z30 is clearly designed with content creators in mind, particularly those intending to film vlogging-style content. It captures 4K/30p video from the full width of the sensor and 1080p video at 120 fps.

Vlogging, streaming and social media content.

Advanced video production or stills photographers (you're better off with the Z50, which has an EVF).

The Nikon Z 30 is a good vlogging camera. It's quite portable but is a tad on the bigger side for walk-and-talk-style vlogs. Still, its fully-articulated touchscreen makes it easy to monitor yourself while recording, and it gets bright enough to combat glare on sunny days.

Portable design., Bright, fully articulated screen., Fae tracking works well in video.

Prone to overheating when recording in 4k., No IBIS.