Head to head · specs cited · drawn to scale
Nikon Z30 vs Nikon Z6 III
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 Z6 III's 760 g.
- Burst — mechanical: the Z30 leads at 11 vs the Z6 III's Approx. 8.1 fps.
- Resolution (MP): the Z6 III leads at 24.5 vs the Z30's 20.9.
 Z30 Nikon Z |  Z6 III 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 | 2024 |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | Partially-stacked 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 | 8.0 stops (with Focus Point VR) |
| 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 multi-subject detection (people, dogs, cats, birds, airplanes, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trains) |
| Subject detection | 209 AF points (single-point AF mode) | 273 focus points (single-point), 299 (auto-area) FX mode; detection range -10 to +19 EV |
| Burst — mechanical | 11 | Approx. 8.1 fps |
| Burst — electronic | —, not published | Approx. 16 fps (up to 20 fps extended high-speed) |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K UHD 3840x2160/30p | 5.4K (5376x3024) 60p |
| Codecs / sampling | H.264/MPEG-4 with Linear PCM or AAC audio | N-RAW, Apple ProRes RAW HQ, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC |
| Recording limit | Up to approx. 125 minutes | —, not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | —, not published | Approx. 5760k-dot UXGA 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 | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74 mm |
| Weight (body) | 350 g | 760 g |
| Weather sealing | —, not published | Sealed against dust and moisture to the same level as the Z8; rated for operation down to 14F/-10C |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | 330 | Approx. 360 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 390 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 380/410 with energy saving on |
| Battery | EN-EL25 | EN-EL15c |
| Card slots | 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | Dual: CFexpress (Type B)/XQD slot + SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II slot |
| 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 A HDMI connector |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | —, not published | $2,499.95 (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 | Tenba BYOB 9 Slim Backpack Insert 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; continuous shooting approx. 8.1 fps mechanical, approx. 16 fps electronic; monitor 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT touchscreen.”
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.
Feedback
Did this page help?
One tap tells us whether this fit page is useful.