Upgrade Guide
Nikon Z7→Nikon Z30
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Z7. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Z30
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Generation4 years newer (2022 vs 2018)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution21MP (down from 46MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z7 | Z30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | +1.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +3.0 | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Z7 | Z30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £479 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 46MP | 21MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | None (no IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 11fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 330 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 585g (body only) | 405g body only | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot | None | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount | Nikon Z-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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