Unlimited creativity.
Our smallest, lightest Z series mirrorless camera—incredible image quality, full compatibility with 40+ interchangeable Nikkor Z mirrorless lenses, amazing creative effects and easy setup via your smartphone.
Key Features
Portable and Travel-Friendly
Our smallest, lightest mirrorless Z series camera, weighing just 12.4 oz (350 g).1
Superb Image Quality
20.9MP DX (APS-C) format sensor, several times larger than a smartphone.
Effortless Autofocus for People and Pets
Advanced tracking, including face and eye-detection.
Easy Connection to Your Smartphone
Transfer photos and video to your smart device in seconds, using the compatible Nikon SnapBridge app.
Breathtaking Video
Stunningly detailed 4K/30p, with Full HD up to 120p and support for external microphones.
Ultra-Versatile Touch Screen
Fully articulating screen makes framing easy for photos, video and vlogging.
Inspiring Looks, In-Camera
Choose from 20 Creative Picture Controls.
Which kit is right for you?
![Z 30 Body Only](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt0e5ec1de4817c440/blted3ab8ce577d4d0d/66be55fc45395de7fcbb4f67/which-kit-z30-body.png)
![Z 30 One Lens Kit](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt0e5ec1de4817c440/bltbf54b92227507395/66be55fc6cbe3cb6a244333f/which-kit-z30-one-lens.png)
![Z 30 Two Lens Kit](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt0e5ec1de4817c440/bltdf73fd0511b342de/66be55fb03090536acadf36c/which-kit-z30-two-lens.png)
![SnapBridge](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt0e5ec1de4817c440/blt5be0e7e9bfa4c2b8/65c254a417201a65b14abd67/SnapBridge.png)
± Wi-Fi Compatibility
This cameras built-in Wi-Fi® capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone®, iPad® or smart devices running on the Android operating system. The Nikon SnapBridge application must be installed on the device before it can be used with this camera.
Using the SnapBridge App
System Requirements:
Android version 5.0 or later
iOS version 11 or later
A device with Bluetooth 4.0 or later (i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Smart Ready/Low Energy) is required.
Updating to Version 2:
Images downloaded to the smart device with version 1.x will no longer be displayed in the Gallery after you upgrade to version 2, but can be viewed in the Photos app provided with the smart device.
Make sure your cameras firmware is updated to the current version.
Compatible cameras:
Z 9, Z 8, Z f, Z 7II/Z 7, Z6III/Z 6II/Z 6, Z 5, Z fc, Z 50, Z 30, D6, D780, D850, D500
As of SnapBridge version 2.9, Android users of the SnapBridge app will also have compatibility with these cameras:
D750, D7200, D7100, D5500, D5300, D3500, D3400, D3300, Df, J5, P900, AW130, S7000 and S3700
Compatible devices are those capable of acquiring location information and those that support BLE (iPhone® 5S or later, iPad® 5th Generation or later, iPhone X or later).
For compatibility and to download the application, please visit:
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1 With battery and memory card.
LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only.
Tech Specs
Effective Pixels
20.9 millionSensor Size
23.5 mm x 15.7 mmImage Sensor Format
DXStorage Media
SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cardsISO Sensitivity
ISO 100 - 51,200 in steps of 1/3 EV , Can also be set to approx. 1 EV above ISO 51200 (ISO 102400 equivalent) or to approx. 2 EV above ISO 51200 (ISO 204800 equivalent) , Auto ISO sensitivity control availableMovie
4K UHD 3,840 × 2,160 /30p/25p/24p, Full HD 1,920x1,080 /120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively, Quality selection (normal/m) available at all sizes except 3840 × 2160, 1920 × 1080 120p/100p, and 1920 × 1080 slow-motion, when quality is fixed at mMonitor Size
3 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Vari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle, approximately 100% frame coverage , Color balance and 11-level manual brightness controlsBattery / Batteries
One EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion batteryApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.1 in.128 mm x 2.9 in.73.5 mm x 2.4 in.59.5 mmApprox. Weight
12.4 oz.350 g
- TypeDigital camera with support for interchangeable lenses
- Lens MountNikon Z mount
- Effective Pixels20.9 million
- Sensor Size23.5 mm x 15.7 mm
- Image Sensor FormatDX
- Image Sensor TypeCMOS Sensor
- Total Pixels21.51 million
- Dust-Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)
- Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
- Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L)5,568 x 3,712
(M)4,176 x 2,784
(S)2,784 x 1,856
1:1 (16 x 16)
(L)3,712 x 3,712
(M)2,784 x 2,784
(S)1,856 x 1,856
1:1 (24 x 24)
(L)3,712 x 3,712
(M)2,784 x 2,784
(S)1,856 x 1,856
16:9 (36 x 20)
(L)5,568 x 3,128
(M)4,176 x 2,344
(S)2,784 x 1,560
16:9 (36 x 20)
(L)5,568 x 3,128
(M)4,176 x 2,344
(S)2,784 x 1,560
Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame size of 3,840 x 2,160:
3,840 x 2,160Photographs taken during movie recording at other frame sizes: 1,920 x 1,080:
1,920 x 1,080
- File Format Still ImagesNEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression, NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
- Storage MediaSD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
- Card Slot1 slot
- File SystemDCF 2.0, Exif 2.31
- ViewfinderNone
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance*** Z mount NIKKOR lenses, F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
- Compatible LensesZ mount NIKKOR lenses, F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
- Shutter Speed1/4000 – 30 sec. (step of 1/3 EV), bulb, time
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/4000 sec.
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.
- Flash Sync SpeedUp to: X=1/200 sec.; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesSingle frame, Low-speed continuous, High-speed continuous, High-speed continuous (extended), Self-timer
- Approx. Frame Advance RateContinuous L Approx. 1 – 4 fps , Continuous H Approx. 5 fps , Continuous H (extended): Approx. 11 fps , Maximum frame advance rate as measured by in house tests
- Continuous Shooting OptionsContinuous L Approx. 1 – 4 fps , Continuous H: Approx. 5 fps , Continuous H (extended): Approx. 11 fps , Maximum frame advance rate as measured by in house tests
- Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution11 frames per second
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled - Top Continuous Shooting Speeds11 frames per second
- Exposure Metering SystemTTL metering using camera image sensor
- Metering MethodMatrix metering, Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 8 mm circle in center of frame; weighting can instead be based on average of entire frame, Spot metering: Meters 3.5 mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point, Highlight-weighted metering
- Metering RangeSpot metering: -4 to +17 EV
- Exposure ModesAuto, Programmed auto with flexible program (P), Shutter-priority auto (S), Aperture-priority auto (A), Manual (M), User settings (U1, U2, U3)
- Exposure Compensation–5 – +5 EV, Increment of 1/3 EV
- Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
- Picture ControlAuto, Flat, Landscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Standard, Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon), Selected Picture Control can be modified, Storage for custom Picture Controls
- Multiple ExposureYes, Add, Average, Lighten, Darken
- ISO SensitivityISO 100 - 51,200 in steps of 1/3 EV , Can also be set to approx. 1 EV above ISO 51200 (ISO 102400 equivalent) or to approx. 2 EV above ISO 51200 (ISO 204800 equivalent) , Auto ISO sensitivity control available
- Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity100
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity51200
- Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity100
- Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity204,800
- Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options102400
- Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionYes
- Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low, Off - Active D-Lighting BracketingYes
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeYes
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF
- Detection Range-4.5 to +19 EV (without low-light AF: -3 to +19 EV) NEW: Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 and a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF-S) and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8 , Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 and a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF-S) and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8
- Lens ServoAutofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); AF mode auto-switch (AF-A; available only in photo mode); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking, Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
- Focus Point209 (single-point AF), Number of focus points available in photo mode with single-point AF selected for AF-area mode and DX selected for image area
- AF-Area ModePinpoint, Single-Point, Dynamic-area AF, Wide-area AF (S), Wide-area AF (L), Wide-area AF (L-people), Wide-area AF (L-animals), Auto-area AF, Auto-area AF (people), Auto-area AF (animals)
- Focus LockYes
- Focus ModesPinpoint, Single-point, Dynamic-area AF, Wide-area AF (S), Wide-area AF (L), Wide-area AF (L-people) , Wide-area AF (L-animals) , Auto-area AF, Auto-area AF (people) , Auto-area AF (animals) , Pinpoint and Dynamic-area AF available in photo mode only
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points209
- Autofocus Fine TuneYes
- X-Sync Speed1/200 sec.
- Top FP High Speed SyncUp to:1/4000 sec.
- Flash ControlTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering
- Flash Sync ModesFront-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync, Off
- Flash-ready IndicatorLights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output
- Accessory ShoeISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)i-TTL flash control, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV lock, Colour Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync
- White BalanceAuto (3 types), Choose colour temperature (2500 K–10,000 K), Cloudy, Direct sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (3 types) , Incandescent, Natural light auto, Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all except choose color temperature with fine-tuning, Shade
- White Balance BracketingYes
- Live View ShootingPhoto/video mode switching system , Peaking display
- Movie Metering TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
- Movie Maximum Recording TimeUp to 125 minutes
- Movie File FormatMOV, MP4
- Movie Video CompressionH.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
- Movie Audio Recording FormatLinear PCM, AAC
- Movie4K UHD 3,840 × 2,160 /30p/25p/24p, Full HD 1,920x1,080 /120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively, Quality selection (normal/m) available at all sizes except 3840 × 2160, 1920 × 1080 120p/100p, and 1920 × 1080 slow-motion, when quality is fixed at m
- 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD)Yes
- Full HD Movies (1080p)Yes
- Slow Motion VideoYes
- Movie AudioBuilt-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted
- Movie ISO Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600), M: Manual selection (ISO 100 to 25,600 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV); auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600) available with selectable upper limit, Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100–25600)
- Movie Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low, Off - Time CodeYes
- Movie e-VRYes
- Movie HDMI OutputYes
- Movie Focus PeakingYes
- Movie Highlight Display (Zebras)Yes
- Time-Lapse MovieYes
- AF for MovieYes
- Monitor Size3 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution1040 k dots
- Monitor TypeVari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle, approximately 100% frame coverage , Color balance and 11-level manual brightness controls
- TouchscreenYes
- Monitor Angle of View170° viewing angle
- Monitor Adjustments11-level manual brightness controls
- Virtual Horizon Camera IndicatorYes
- Playback FunctionsFull-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar), Highlights, Histogram Display, Location Data Display, Movie Playback , Photo and/or Movie Slide Shows, Photo Information, Picture Rating , Playback with Playback Zoom, Playback Zoom Cropping, Photo and/or video slide shows
- In-Camera Image EditingDistortion Control, D-Lighting, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Quick Retouch, Red-eye Correction, Resize, Straighten, Trim, Monochrome, Overlay Pictures , Trim Video
- Image CommentYes
- InterfaceUSB: Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB); connection to built-in USB port is recommended, Type D HDMI connector; Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityStandards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, Bolivia, and Oceania), Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico), Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas), Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11; Africa, Asia, Bolivia, and Oceania), Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas), Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico), Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK, Maximum output power (EIRP): , 2.4 GHz band: 4.5 dBm , 5 GHz band: 6.8 dBm (countries in the Americas)
- Smart Device App ConnectivitySnapBridge
- Wireless ConnectivityYes
- Wireless Transfer to PCYes
- BluetoothCommunication protocols: Bluetooth Specification, Version 4.2, Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz, Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz , Maximum output power (EIRP), Bluetooth –1.0 dBm , Bluetooth Low Energy: –2.5 dBm
- Supported LanguagesEnglish, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- Webcam Utility CompatibleYes
- Total Custom Settings43
- My MenuYes
- Recent SettingsYes
- Supported LanguagesEnglish, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- Battery / BatteriesOne EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion battery
- Battery Life (shots per charge)330
Movies:Approx. 75 min. of movie recording - AC AdapterEH-7P charging AC adapter (available separately)
- Battery ChargerMH-32 Battery Charger (available separately)
- Tripod Socket1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)5.1 in.128 mm x 2.9 in.73.5 mm x 2.4 in.59.5 mm
- Approx. Weight12.4 oz.350 g
- Operating EnvironmentTemperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) , Less than 85% (no condensation)
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