Upgrade Guide

Nikon Z30→Nikon Z7 II

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

Z30

£479

2022

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

Z7 II

£2699 (+£2,220)

2020

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Z30. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the Z7 II

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Z30	Z7 II
Price	£479	£2,699
Released	2022	2020	↓
Sensor	20.9MP APS-C CMOS	45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	21MP	46MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p	4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion
Autofocus	Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle)	Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking
Stabilisation	None (no IBIS)	5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses)
Burst Rate	11fps	10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic	↓
Battery Life	~300 shots (CIPA)	~420 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	405g body only	705g (body, battery, card)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	None	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots
Mount	Nikon Z-mount	Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II

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