Nikon Z30 Initial Review

Nikon has just announced the Z30, their entry-level Z-Mount APS-C camera aimed at content creators and vloggers. Fortunately, DPReview editor and very good sport Richard Butler was able to join Chris in the beautiful town of Canmore to test the Z30's abilities.

Rental equipment provided by The Camera Store

0:00 - Intro
1:06 - Body and interface
2:55 - Ports
3:43 - Sensor
4:59 - Autofocus
5:21 - Video features
6:32 - Vlogging kit
7:43 - How does it compare
9:08 - Richard relents
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[Tropfl]

No more perfect way to end the night than content from Chris and Jordan. Don't tell my wife.

[videojeroki]

i'm always happy to see a mirrorless crop sensor camera with a grip!

[danieldougan]

I understand why Nikon made this camera, but people need to realize vlogging cameras should have IBIS.

[petersuvara]

The dynamic with the hosts on this is great!!! So much better than Jared Polins grating show.

Well done! Very friendly and insightful!

[HitsNine]

Picked up the Z30 and a Sigma 30mm f1.4. Such a great camera, very happy with the quality.

[CarletonTorpin]

It’s amazing that you keep making such fun and entertaining camera-review videos.

[ziginox]

Absolutely hilarious way to bring Richard into the video, loved watching him wander around in the background.
It's rather interesting that Nikon paired up with Smallrig for the hand grip, instead of making it themselves.

[mickue]

I am really surprised by the good microphone quality of the z30. 👍

[musicdefinesgravity]

internal microphones sound pretty nice actually

[johndao]

I love the colors. Video is crisp. Compared to 8:12 Sony zve10 slog2, I prefer z30's colors.

[travisraab]

I'm so confused. Are half these shots made on another camera? 3:54 which camera is shooting this?

[robgeorge]

As always a great video. I do struggle with Nikon’s logic though, introducing smaller, lighter, cheaper dx cameras without a glass ecosystem to support them. Hopefully this will improve in the not too distant future.

[runkostyan]

I almost made a mistake by buying a Sony ZV-E10, but I stopped in time and watched several reviews of this wonderful Nikon Z30. It was love at first sight, the camera is really better in almost everything. I was especially pleased with the case materials, weather protection and the kit lens. And of course the quality of photos and videos is significantly better!

[TaipeiGeek]

Great little camera. Nikon is really doing an outstanding job since 2020!

[adrianvanleeuwen]

This Nikon z30 will sell very well as price point is in line with the popular Sony ZV-E10 it competes against. Some of the Nikon Z30 features are better. Nikon Z30 has no IBIS but it has digital VR stabilization plus full width 4K at 30p and 120p at 1080HD. Its stereo microphone in body is quite good, however external mic would be better and there is a small Nikon Content Creator kit with Rode MicroVideo Mic and remote control and small stand which has a low price to add to camera. If someone wants more stabilization the Crane M3 is ideal as a gimbal and if you want wide fast primes for apsc and autofocus in video look at the Viltrox apsc lens line up starting at 13mm f1.4 perfect for self vlogging, plus a couple of others at a modest price. Nikon you need to make a Z 16mm f1.4 lens for apsc.

[GaganGrewalf]

When content is better than gear being reviewed in the content 😄

[Youtuber-kunk]

What a great little package and a price that matches it. Very good image quality as well for both video and photo.

[daveexplore]

Picking up mine end of March. Thanks for the review guys.

[lymemj]

I definitely like the images I am seeing, the depth of them and crispiness. An image is worth a thousand words. Like the review ;)

[kevindiossi]

It's shocking to me how similar every camera ends up being at each price point. LOL This is a affordable, compact APS-C camera for....Nikon users looking for a vloging camera. Just like the R10 is a compact, affordable APS-C camera for...Canon users looking for (you get the picture.) I enjoyed the humor from you and Richard.