Upgrade Guide
Nikon Z30→Nikon Z50 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
→
Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Z30. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Z50 II
-
Generation2 years newer (2024 vs 2022)
Unchanged or similar
-
ResolutionSimilar (21MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z30 | Z50 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | -2.0 | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Z30 | Z50 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £899 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 21MP | 21MP | |
| 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 | ↑ |
| 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 |
Compare side-by-side
⚖️ Compare these cameras
See Z30 and Z50 II next to each other with our interactive comparison tool.
Get a personalised upgrade score
Run the upgrade checker →
Tell us what you shoot and we'll score the Z50 II against your specific genres — not just specs.
Other upgrades from the Z30
Related buying guides
Camera family history