Nikon Z30 vs Z50 – Which Camera Comes Out On Top?

Nikon released two APS-C mirrorless cameras during the last two years. First, Nikon released the Nikon Z 50 in 2020. A compact powerhouse featuring 4k video, 11fps and a flip-down selfie LCD screen, aiming this camera at the vlogging community. Next, Nikon released the Z 30 during the summer of 2022. The Z 30 features the exact same image/video quality, but they revamped the LCD screen with their vari-angle display, chopped off the EVF, and replaced the outdated MicroUSB port with a USB-C port that would allow users to power their Z 30 indefinitely or charge with a power bank while using the camera.

The Nikon Z 50 received tough criticism about the placement of the flip-down LCD screen, which would be blocked by a tripod unless used with a SmallRig mounting bracket which would relocate the tripod mount to under the battery cover. The Nikon Z 30 seems to be the perfect companion for videographers and streamers, but some are hesitant about the lack of the EVF.

I got to spend a week with both cameras, using them during photoshoots, weddings, and for my regular livestreams on Twitch.

In this video, I give you my thoughts about both cameras and reveal which camera I felt worked best for me. (Spoiler: It was the Z 50)

0:00 Intro
0:50 - Let's Talk about the Z 50
1:32 - The Z 50 Needs a SmallRig Plate
1:53 - Indefinite Power Source for Z 50
3:16 - The Z 50 Dummy Battery
3:31 - The Z50 is a Streaming Camera
4:00 - Let's Talk About the Z 30
5:19 - The Z 30 Isn't For Me
6:26 - Tilted From the Z 30 LCD Screen
7:19 - No More Dial Lever
8:14 - One-Handed Operation
8:50 - Incoming Hot Take
9:28 - And the Winner is…the Z 50
9:35 - Livestreaming with the Z 30 and Z 50
9:51 - Nikon Webcam Utility
10:21 - Indefinite Power Options
11:50 - Lensrental
12:37 - Outro
13:13 - Jumpscare

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