Nikon Z30 vs Nikon Z50

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z30 and Nikon Z50. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon Z30

Nikon Z50

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon Z30 were released 2022 and Nikon Z50 was released 2019. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon Z30	2022
Nikon Z50	2019

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Nikon DX") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon Z30	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon Z50	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Nikon Z30 has a 21 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z50 has 21 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Nikon Z30	21 MP 20668416 pixels 5568 x 3712
Nikon Z50	21 MP 20668416 pixels 5568 x 3712

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 51200.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon Z30	100-51200
Nikon Z50	100-51200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z30
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z50

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon Z30 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z50 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon Z30	11
Nikon Z50	11

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Nikon Z30 and Nikon Z50 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon Z50 weighs 450 gr (equal to 0.99 lb) which is 11% heavier than Nikon Z30 and its 405 gr (or 0.89 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon Z30	405 gr 0.89 lb
Nikon Z50	450 gr 0.99 lb