Nikon Z30 vs Nikon Z50 II
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Nikon Z30: 2022 ; Nikon Z50 II: 2024
- Weight: Nikon Z30: 350 g ; Nikon Z50 II: 550 g
- Max. video mode: Nikon Z30: 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) ; Nikon Z50 II: 4K 60p (3840 x 2160)
- Battery: Nikon Z30: EN-EL25 lithium-ion battery ; Nikon Z50 II: EN-EL25a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
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| Specification | Nikon Z30 | Nikon Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | Z30 | Z50 II |
| Year | 2022 | 2024 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 128 x 73.5 x 59.5 mm | 127 x 96.8 x 66.5 mm |
| Weight | 350 g | 550 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 23.5 x 15.7 mm | 23.5 x 15.7 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 5600 x 3733 | 5600 x 3733 |
| Crop factor | 1.53 | 1.53 |
| Total megapixels | 21.51 | 21.51 |
| Effective megapixels | 20.9 | 20.90 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 5568 x 3712 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-51200 (expandable to 204800) | Auto, 100-51200 (extends to 204800) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 6.0 | 8 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Autofocus type | — | Hybrid AF (phase + contrast detection) |
| AF phase-detection points | — | 209 (single-point AF), 231 (auto-area AF) |
| Max burst speed | — | 11 fps (extended high speed); 15 fps in silent mode |
| Stabilization | ||
| In-body stabilization (IBIS) | — | No IBIS (lens VR only) |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) | 4K 60p (3840 x 2160) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
| Screen resolution | 1,036,800 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | — | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | EN-EL25 lithium-ion battery | EN-EL25a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | — | 240 shots (power saving on) |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | — | 250 shots (power saving on) |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | No | — |