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Nikon Z30 vs Nikon Z7 II: What Should You Get?

By Jason Polak No Comments
Published On June 26, 2023

Nikon Z30 vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications Comparison

Camera FeatureNikon Z30Nikon Z7 II
AnnouncedJune 2022October 2020
Camera TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSBSI CMOS
Image ProcessorEXPEED 6Dual EXPEED 6
Resolution20.9 MP45.7 MP
Pixel Dimensions5568×37128256×5504
Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm (APS-C)35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full Frame)
Sensor Pixel Size4.2µ4.35µ
Low Pass FilterNoNo
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)NoYes
Base ISOISO 100ISO 64
Max Native ISOISO 51,200ISO 25,600
Extended ISOsISO 100-204,800ISO 32-102,400
High-Resolution Sensor ShiftNoNo
Focus Stack BracketingNoYes
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeNoNo
Fastest Shutter Speed1/40001/8000
Longest Shutter Speed30 seconds900 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)11 FPS10 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)11 FPS10 FPS
Notes for High FPS Shooting12-bit raw at 11 FPS (14-bit raw is available at 9 FPS)12-bit raw at 10 FPS (14-bit raw is available at 9 FPS)
Buffer Size (Raw)35 frames (11 FPS)77 frames (10 FPS)
Autofocus SystemHybrid PDAFHybrid PDAF
Autofocus Points209 493
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)-4 EV-4 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/2001/200
Curtain to Protect Sensor at ShutdownNoNo
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)8 bits8 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)8 bits10 (12 with paid upgrade)
Raw VideoNoNo (Yes, externally, with paid upgrade)
4K Maximum Framerate30 FPS60 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate120 FPS120 FPS
Additional Video Crop FactorNo1.08x crop at 4K 60p (4K 30p has no additional crop)
Chroma Subsampling4:2:04:2:0, 4:2:2 (External)
Video Recording Limit125 min30 min
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots1 2
Slot 1 TypeSD (UHS-I)CFExpress Type B
Slot 2 TypeN/ASD (UHS-II)
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.0 in3.2 in
Rear LCD Resolution1.04 million dots2.1 million dots
Articulating LCDFully ArticulatingSingle Axis
TouchscreenYesYes
ViewfinderNoneEVF
Viewfinder MagnificationN/A0.80x
Viewfinder ResolutionN/A3.69 million dots
Viewfinder CoverageN/A100%
Voice MemoNoNo
Headphone JackNoYes
Microphone JackYesYes
Built-in FlashNoNo
GPSNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
WiFiYesYes
USB TypeType C 3.2 Gen 1Type C 3.1
Battery TypeEN-EL25EN-EL15c
Battery Life (Viewfinder)N/A360 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)330 frames420 frames
Battery Life (Eco Mode)N/A440 frames
Weather SealedYesYes
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card)405 g (0.89 lbs.)705 g (1.55 lbs.)
Dimensions (LxHxD)128 x 74 x 60 mm (5.0 x 2.9 x 2.4″)134 x 101 x 85 mm (5.3 x 4.0 x 3.3″)1
Price Comparison
MSRP, Body Only$710 (Check Current Price)$3000 (Check Current Price)
Used PricesNikon Z30 Used PricesNikon Z7 II Used Prices
1The Nikon Z7 II’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match the typical standards today, 15mm were added to the Z7 II’s depth measurement in this table.


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About Jason Polak

Jason Polak is a bird and wildlife photographer from Ottawa, Canada. He has been interested in photography ever since he received a disposable film camera as a small child. His career as a mathematician led him to move to Australia in 2016, where he started seeing colorful parrots. A few casual shots with a lens completely unsuitable for birds got him hooked, and now wildlife photography is his biggest passion. Jason loves to show the beauty of animals to the world through photography, and one of his lifelong goals is to photograph five thousand species of birds. You can see more of Jason's work on his website or on his YouTube channel.

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