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Nikon Z30 vs Nikon Z50 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
- Burst — mechanical: the Z30 leads at 11 vs the Z50 II's Approx. 5.6 fps (Continuous high-speed).
- Weight (body): the Z30 leads at 350 g vs the Z50 II's 495 g.
- Battery life (CIPA): the Z30 leads at 330 vs the Z50 II's Approx. 240 shots.
 Z30 Nikon Z |  Z50 II Nikon Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | DX (APS-C), 23.5 mm x 15.7 mm | DX (APS-C), 23.5 mm x 15.7 mm |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Released | —, not published | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS sensor |
| Sensor size | DX (APS-C), 23.5 mm x 15.7 mm | DX (APS-C), 23.5 mm x 15.7 mm |
| Resolution (MP) | 20.9 | 20.9 |
| In-body stabilisation | none | —, not published |
| ISO range | 100 | 100 |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast-detection AF | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist; 209 focus points (single-point AF), 231 focus points (auto-area AF) |
| Subject detection | 209 AF points (single-point AF mode) | people, dogs, cats, birds, and vehicles |
| Burst — mechanical | 11 | Approx. 5.6 fps (Continuous high-speed) |
| Burst — electronic | —, not published | Approx. 11 fps (Continuous high-speed extended); High-speed frame capture+ (C15) Approx. 15 fps; (C30) Approx. 30 fps |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K UHD 3840x2160/30p | 4K UHD 30p / 4K 60p |
| Codecs / sampling | H.264/MPEG-4 with Linear PCM or AAC audio | H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit) |
| Recording limit | Up to approx. 125 minutes | 125 minutes |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | —, not published | Approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED |
| EVF magnification | —, not published | Approx. 1.02x |
| Rear screen | 3 in. diagonal, 1040k dots, vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2 in. diagonal TFT touch LCD |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 128 × 73.5 × 59.5 mm | 127 × 96.8 × 66.5 mm |
| Weight (body) | 350 g | 495 g |
| Weather sealing | —, not published | —, not published |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | 330 | Approx. 240 shots |
| Battery | EN-EL25 | EN-EL25a |
| Card slots | 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD, SDHC (UHS-II compliant), SDXC (UHS-II compliant) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Type-C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB) | —, not published |
| Wireless | IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi; Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 (BLE) | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0 |
| HDMI | Type D HDMI connector | —, not published |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | —, not published | —, not published |
| 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 Mirrorless Mover 25 V2 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”
“ISO 100 to 51200 in steps of 1/3 and 1 EV; Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist; 209 focus points (single-point AF) 231 focus points (auto-area AF); Continuous high-speed (extended): Approx. 11 fps; High-speed frame capture + (C30): Approx. 30 fps; 4K/60p, 4K UHD/30p; H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit); Battery: EN-EL25a; Approx. 240 shots; IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0”
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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