Z30vs Z50 II
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
Who should buy what
Z30 (2022)
- Vloggers and content creators who don't need an EVF
- Beginners entering the Nikon Z system at the lowest price point
- Streamers who want a compact interchangeable-lens camera for desk use
- Travel and lifestyle shooters who want a compact APS-C Z body
Z50 II (2024)
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
Quick take: The z30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z30 (2022) | Z50 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £899 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 405g body only | 385g body only |
| Dimensions | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z30 | Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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