Our smallest and lightest Z series mirrorless camera, built for travel photography, portraiture, vlogging and more. Fast, reliable autofocus, easy-to-use creative filters, 4K/30p video and user-friendly controls including a flip-out touchscreen—all in a portable package that will inspire you to create.
Key Features
- Portable and Travel-Friendly - Our smallest, lightest mirrorless Z series camera, weighing just 12.4 oz (350 g).
- 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.
Next-level image quality awaits.
With an imaging sensor several times larger than a high-end smartphone, the Z 30 can capture incredible details and lifelike colors from dawn to dusk. Plus, authentic, beautifully-blurred backgrounds.
You’ve got options.
With 40+ Nikkor Z mirrorless lenses to choose from, build a lens collection around what inspires you. Expand your camera’s capabilities for everything from sharp landscapes to detailed zoom shots, next-level portraits and more.
Built to be user friendly.
- Large, high-resolution screen lets you frame photos, video and selfies easily from any angle.
- Not sure which settings to use? In Auto Mode, the Z 30 will automatically select the best settings for your situation.
- Simply touch the screen to position focus and adjust brightness, set the self-timer and more.
- Easily build a custom ℹ menu, and access it with the press of a button.
- Fn1 and Fn2 buttons can be assigned for quick access to key shooting functions.
- Just tap the ? button for a short, clear explanation of what each setting does, and learn as you use the camera.
Stylize your photos and videos.
Choose from 20 inspiring Creative Picture Control presets, designed to give your photos and videos a distinctive look, directly in-camera.
From camera to smartphone, in a snap.
Transfer pictures and short video clips to your compatible phone or tablet wirelessly with the free Nikon SnapBridge app.
Intelligent autofocus for people and pets.
Whether you’re capturing photos or video, the Z 30 can automatically detect and focus on human and animal faces + eyes, taking the guesswork out of portraits of friends, family and pets.
Crisp, clear 4K video.
Record stunningly detailed 4K video for up to 125 minutes, plus 5X Full HD slow motion footage.
Extra Features
- Built in stereo mic and optional wind muff plus support for external microphones.
- Electronic image stabilization helps keep footage shake-free, even with lenses without Vibration Reduction.
- Select a shooting duration up to 7 hours, 59 minutes to create 4K timelapse videos automatically.
- Power and charge your Z 30 with an external power source via USB-C.
- Tailor-made for shooting video, the Z 30 Creators Kit contains the Z 30 and Nikkor Z 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, plus essential accessories including an external microphone and fully-featured Bluetooth remote control.
