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Nikon Z30 vs Nikon Z5 II
Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.
The 3 biggest published differences
- Weight (body): the Z30 leads at 350 g vs the Z5 II's 700 g.
- Burst — mechanical: the Z30 leads at 11 vs the Z5 II's Approx. 7.8 fps.
- Resolution (MP): the Z5 II leads at 24.5 vs the Z30's 20.9.
 Z30 Nikon Z |  Z5 II Nikon Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | DX (APS-C), 23.5 mm x 15.7 mm | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Released | —, not published | 2025 |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | DX (APS-C), 23.5 mm x 15.7 mm | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format |
| Resolution (MP) | 20.9 | 24.5 |
| In-body stabilisation | none | —, not published |
| ISO range | 100 | ISO 100 (expandable to Lo 1/Hi 2, 50-204800 equivalent) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast-detection AF | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist; AF-A focus mode |
| Subject detection | 209 AF points (single-point AF mode) | 273 focus points (single-point); 299 (auto-area); detection range -10 to +19 EV |
| Burst — mechanical | 11 | Approx. 7.8 fps |
| Burst — electronic | —, not published | Approx. 15 fps (silent mode on); up to 30 fps electronic shutter mode |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K UHD 3840x2160/30p | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60p |
| Codecs / sampling | H.264/MPEG-4 with Linear PCM or AAC audio | N-RAW (12-bit), H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC |
| Recording limit | Up to approx. 125 minutes | —, not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | —, not published | 0.5-in. (1.27-cm), approx. 3690k-dot OLED |
| EVF magnification | —, not published | Approx. 0.8x |
| Rear screen | 3 in. diagonal, 1040k dots, vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2-in. (8-cm), approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT touchscreen |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 128 × 73.5 × 59.5 mm | 134 × 100.5 × 72 mm |
| Weight (body) | 350 g | 700 g |
| Weather sealing | —, not published | Front, back, and top covers made from magnesium alloy delivering dust-and-drip-resistance |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | 330 | Approx. 330 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 350 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 380/390 with energy saving on |
| Battery | EN-EL25 | EN-EL15c |
| Card slots | 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Type-C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB) | USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB) |
| Wireless | IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi; Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 (BLE) | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; Bluetooth 5.0 |
| HDMI | Type D HDMI connector | Type D HDMI connector |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | —, not published | $1,699.95 (body only) |
| Size, to scale | ||
Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm). | ||
| Smallest bag that fits | ||
| Body + standard zoom | Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 25 V2 Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video | Think Tank Retrospective 4 V2.0 Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video |
Sources
“23.5 mm x 15.7 mm DX (APS-C) format ... 20.9 million effective pixels ... ISO 100 - 51,200 in standard range; expandable to ISO 204,800 ... 209 in single-point AF mode ... 11 frames per second (continuous H extended mode) ... 4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 /30p and Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 /120p ... EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion battery ... 330 shots per charge”
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (full-frame/FX-format), effective pixels 24.5 million; mechanical shutter approx. 7.8 fps, electronic/extended approx. 15 fps; monitor 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT.”
Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.
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