On the Z30, go to SETUP MENU and turn SELF PORTRAIT MODE - OFF. This will not disable features and buttons when screen is flipped around and allow you to see audio monitors. Works on Zfc too.

Ordered the Z30. You talk about upping your game so exactly... you up your game with audio too and that means not using the on-board audio. I use a lapel mic and use the wireless system to monitor it so I am fine with the Z30 not having a headphone jack

We love the New Nikon Z30 ,as it's easy to use

These videos unfortunately did not feel complete instead they felt like promotional presentations to sell these cameras. They didn't even talk about stabilization and these are VLOGGING cameras for god's sake. What about imagine quality? Low light performance? Can filters be attached to these lenses?

Imo, Headphone jack are just bonus for a vlogging camera, maybe ideal for production type, not necessary for casual vlogging recording.

The recording limit in 4k on the z30 could possibly be changed later in a firmware update. Nikon has done a great job with their updates with the z system. Another thing you didn't mention is that all of the z lenses were designed for video in mind. There's little to no focus breathing or chromatic aberration with their lenses and they're silent or close to it. That's not true with all of the Sony lenses. I've seen other videos where some of the KZfaqrs complained about the Sony lenses for video use. That in itself can make a difference in video quality. No one wants to see pulsing in their video from focus breathing issues.

The Nikon also has a dedicated AE-L/AF-L button at the rear. Their photography heritage still show. I agree that Sony got the audio aspects down pat and it shows their progession into video/content creation. I've been a Nikon DSLR user for a while and I still love Nikon colors and ergonomics. Was going to shift to Sony because of their third-party support especially for the Tamron 17-70/2.8 but now that Nikon has opened up their Z-mount like Fuji did with theirs, I'm inclined to get the Z30. Will most likely wait for a Z50ii though. Thanks for the comparison vid.

Excellent video yet again thanks

I love the Z30. I bought it less than a week ago, and its video is incredible for my interview filming with Røde Wireless Go II. But I must shout out loud: FORGET ABOUT BATTERIES! The only thing working is a battery Volt pack plugged directly into the camera while filming. For me, it worked like a dream. I took the third video this Monday, and I forgot charging, and in less than 10 minutes, the battery went from full, to red alert (only 1920 x 1080, 24 Fps). I have a lot of sunglasses, and most come with a cloth bag with a string. Perfect for attaching to the tripod with charging.

Anyone who is recording themselves or other on this type of camera should use a lav mic. Onboard mic, even if it’s a shotgun is only really good for environmental sound. So you need something like the Rode Go, which has a headphone output on the receiver (that sits in the hot shoe on the camera). So the headphone output isn’t really that much of a problem if you’re using this a vlogging camera. A lav mic is essential, more important than any spec on the camera. You can shoot on a potato if you have great sound.

Nice video! But I think you totally missed out on the stabilisation part. The gimbal like stabilisation using the catalyst browse itself should be a reason to choose ZVE10 over the Z30

As a filmmaker, I naturally prefer shooting in 24fps as opposed to 30fps. Not just because 24fps is closer to what the human eye sees, but, motion blur is more accurate in 24fps. Not only that, but, I find that 30fps has a more "soap opera" digital look to the footage. It just doesn't look that natural. Footage shot at 30fps will never look cinematic because of that artificial digital look. It's a mistake to think that just because you're watching a video online that 30fps is better. It's not. Shooting in 24fps makes a huge difference in the quality and natural look of the footage.

thanks for the video! I need it it!!! Yes too much fuss over the headphone jack! I am a cell phone user for video and I have never monitor my audio levels and I have a D7500 and almost bough a ZV-E10 but this Z30 is everything I want, sure I could go Z FC but maybe I will just use the extra cash and buy thr FTZ adaptar and use my 10-20 nikon lense (and the other ones) Thanks for the video, and you answer my question, how is the AF in the Z30... you said it is good, so I guess I know what I am having for xmas!!!

We've been looking at both of these for our channel. We currently have 2 Nikon cameras for photography and 2 gopro for video. However, we are looking to get better "video" quality (along with bokeh) so, hence the search. What did you see in autofocus speed between the two? I've seen others say the Z3 is noticeably slower and searches more for focus vs the ZV-E10.

Nice review Which one has better lenses option? How about video stabilization?

is z30 has eye autofocus in 4k mode and is autofocus better then zve10 or No please let me know. Did u notice any focus breathing while recording in autofocus mode or any glitch while 4k video

I believe there are external mics with the said headphone jack to monitor audio, so it's not a big deal for the Nikon not to have it included. Great review, guys, fantastic job! Thanks!

Both seems capable! One thing in plus for the Sony are the Sony microphone opties without any need of a cable! The attach in the hot shoe and are got powered that way.

I read some article saying there is oversampled 4k on Z30 but I didn't found it in Nikon official Manual?

5:11! I love Sugar gliders! And I have taken a lot of photos of them!

The Nikon kit lens is a huge advantage for the Nikon over the Sony

Well stated that the headphone jack is a step up feature. Longevity is very important..

Great review guys

Nikon hands down. Great entry level camera.

thank you ❤️❤️ nice Nikon z30

I actually was looking into buying this Sony, but since I have Nikon from before I lean more to Nikon and I can use my old lenses with adapter if needed. But the price for Z30 is a bummer, it should be atleast $200 cheaper.

Thanks.

So, which one would you prefer? it's my first camera as a content creator.

Can you compare canon r50 vs Nikon z30 , video capability

which one you prefer for shooting event video? Sony 8 bit, z30 12 bit and 14 bit. Make any different on still and video? is z30 or zfc better low light then Sony? which one is more convenient for adjusting f stop, iso, shutter etc during shooting? I saw some review mentioned z30 or zfc is very trouble to set ISO....???

As Chris said, Nikon's consumer zoom lenses are much better than those from Sony.

I'll be getting the Nikon as soon as I can afford it. The headphone jack is no big deal to me and I WILL be taking stills. Not addressed in this video but I have seen other reviews where the Sony has a really bad rolling shutter. No thank you. My only question is can I use my Nikon lenses from my D3300 on the Z30? Even if the answer is no I'm planning on getting it... for live streaming (with a capture card) and vlogging, etc...

For me the Nikon’s no cropping at 4K 30 is the winner.

someone need to test if you can use type c to headphone jack adaptor to use headphones on Z30.

What about image stablization?

Neither camera has IBIS, which would be really useful for vlogging! It would be neat if Sony and Nikon offered accessory electronic viewfinders for these cameras. You know what else could be a good, affordable vlog camera? The Fuji X-T200. It has a great flippy screen, tons of great native lenses, an adapter for headphones over USB-C, low rolling shutter, and a viewfinder.

Such a beginner question but what SD card do you recommend for the Z30? Thank you!

Nice balance review. Sony zv-e10 has a very high rolling shutter. Nikon z30 does not have this problem and has a nice dynamic range. To get really good audio, it is better to use XLR mic and sound system.

And which camera you are shooting yourself ? I mean this video is being shot on which camera

I did checked both cameras in the Best Buy today and I must say Sony ZV-e10 user menu is a nightmare! Also Nikon has physical mode dial selector which is super useful.

Was not the Z50 advertised as a web camera too? All things being equal, the lower priced Z50 with her EVF wins in my book!

Guys which camera has the best HD - I need to film in 50p. I know Nikons 1080 is pretty good but I hear Sonys is a bit soft, is this true.

I mainly need focus peaking without buying a monitor.

If the Nikon had IBIS it would be brilliant. But it’s a fail without it. Edit, I ended up getting the Nikon and the VR lenses are great, the camera is awesome, it’s not a fail. I was very wrong. Guys the people who buy these cameras don’t use headphone jacks to monitor audio! KZfaq reviewers are obsessed with the no headphone Jack- I’ve never used one ever.

Great review! But I am asking about the rolling shutter of the Nikon z30 is it the same as the Sony Zv-E10?

I had Zve10 but sold after a week colors is suck tbh

Yes, yes you are making too much of the headphone jack.

Earned a sub. +like thank you!

Which one should be best camera for beginners . Easy and use and got video stabilization and good audio .

I'm thinking the Shotgun mic on the Nikon should keep unwanted sounds out.

Do you peple deliver to areas like toronto?

Nikon needs more lenses. It would be hard to give up the 16mm Sigma for my E-mount.

came few months late but really good video

I really wanted to get the Nikon but the biggest drawback was the recording in 4k causing it to overheat. I am out in hot environments and that will just make it worse for the Nikon. I just bought the Sony instead and am very happy with it.

La Nikon z30 es fantástica!!!!!

Did not mention that sony has horrible rolling shutter.

Good and informative reviews for Nikon Z30 vs Sony ZV-E10. I bought Nikon Z30 for the easy to use for vlogging. For what I saw so far, the still images and videos are superior than Sony.

Sad there no accurate comparison with several criterias

The old Sony 16-50 OSS is quite a joke, and does have the worst distortions ever of a APS-C Lens. The Nikon 16-50 DX into contrast, is a way sharp, fine pancake-esque zoom lens.

On the Nikon Z30 is there unlimited recording time limit like on the Sony A74

Super

Rolling Shutter??????????????

Forget about the battle of cameras, I'm just here for the epic vlogging showdown between Dave and Evelyn! 😂📸

Why are you not at all mentioning image stabilization??

Which one is better in low light shooting "

So not even a graphic VU audio monitor???

Does USB c work for headphones with USB c ?

Great video but 2 reasons ZV-E10 is better imo: 1. Sony's Catalyst software takes gyroscope data and stabilizes the footage incredibly well in post processing, its almost like having a gimbal. 2. Sony has MUCH better APSC lens selection, Nikon has almost NONE, it doesn't make sense to buy bulky expensive full frame lenses for these cameras.

You are making too big a deal about the headphone jack. Pros might use it, however 90 percent of the user base won't bother to use headphones while recording or checking recording. They will use the audio sound bars display on screen to make sure the levels are not clipping. Adobe Enhance which is free online can fix any bad audio, if by chance they are in a noisy environment. The Nikon has loads of features over the Sony ZV-E10, and also better digital stabilization better than the Sony, which Think Media did a video on. While both cameras can do decent video, I would go with Z30 and I did buy one.

I love Nikon, but there is no f/2.8 standard zoom APS-C lens for this camera. It's a dealbreaker for me.

That was a good way to put it, Dave: You're making WAY too big a deal about a headphone jack. Personally I can't imagine ever using one.

So I found your roundup very strange. You only pointed out things about the camera itself, like the missing headphone jack etc. But you didn't mention one of the much more important things: both are not standalone devices but systems. And the lens is a very VERY important factor here. And here Nikon just doesn't bring you any choices except the kit lens that is wide enough plus also small enough. Sony has all those APS-C ultra wide angles which are super handy, plus Sigma and Tamron and even Zeiss (Touit) add their lenses as well with great options. As many always say: lenses are much more important than the camera, and this seems to be quite ignored here (or just put into some sentences here). It should be in the final conclusion because right now the Nikon really does not bring you any option and is quite limited due to it. Of couse in some years this might be different, but this is a far road right now with Nikon also having to concentrate on full frame lens developments.

Omg, the Z30 is so different then my Z50 & my Zfc.... Is the Z30 the Game Changer we have been waiting for? It seems like nikon keeps repackaging the Z50. Nikon needs to make ALL their new cameras with the new Expeed 7 processor.

I just got mine and did a "real" review (in the sense that I'm just an average person, not a pro review/retailer/site): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b96FhKaJktjUZKM.html What I'd say about the headphone jack that you harp on, if you're just one person (not someone filming you) you're not going to put headphones on while doing that to monitor anyway lol Then, if you were to start having someone record you or care that much more about audio, you'd use an external recorder anyway which would have monitoring. Same with EVF, for photography it's important, for video nobody looks through the view finder. This camera is focused on video, not photography. I think they did a great job with it, anyone that is looking at this camera specifically as a step up from phone/gopro/etc. is going to love it, so don't let the pro reviewers complaining about missing features let you down.

The one thing Z30 lacks is a threaded hole for tripod on the grip for vertikal shooting. Except the things you mentioned. EDIT: doesn't that Sennheiser mic you are using have a monitor out? It does not monitor record level from camera, but at least it monitor what sound the microphone picks up ... EDIT 2: I could actually consider a Z30 as a B-camera for my recordings. Today I record video with two Z6II, both have limited recording time ... and it is har to see the screen on camera 2 from the position I normally stay at, behind camera 1. With this camera (Z30) I could see the tally and flip the screen ...

The Nikon may be a better photography camera as a kit but not if you want better glass.

When has any blogger ever used headphones? Never

You miss out the lens selection of sony. Way more choices for sony in this department. As for vloging, sony new 10 -20mm Can give you a lot wider view. I personally think 24mm is not wide enough. Good comparison. Nice work.

I'm more of a photographer than videographer, so the Nikon optics make this an easy choice. That said, I'd get the Zfc instead. The EVF should be on the camera. It's NOT a cell phone.

By paper Sony might be good, but in reality the Camera not as good as always mentioned.

Let's talk about the elephant in the room! Is Dave single 🤔?

Nikon any day for better Colors …

Sony all the way more and better lenses

Sony gives you a headphone jack nobody uses, and a touchscreen that's completely worthless. Sony's great autofocus and catalyst browse stability are major features to consider, as well as their color profile options. On the other hand, Nikon's touchscreen interface, menus and control dials are way better, plus the kit lens is superior.

If Evelyn was in Heaven she be Arc Angel Babe-riel

I'll never understand why camera companies don't put headphone jacks on video centric cameras. It makes zero sense.

is no one going to talk about the sony's terrible rolling shutter???

For me, the only drawback with Z30 is the lens choices. For their DX format, they are not so much. For Sony there is a lot more lenses!

who even uses a headphone jack. look at screen VU

sony has way more lens choices as well as support from 3rd parties for lenses. nikon? not so much.

Nikon uses Sony sensor

Nikon DX has no lenses...no lenses no love.

Still no 4K60 uncropped (or at all) and still no IBIS. The first competitor in this market offering these features is going to kill the others. Not having driverless webcam capability and unlimited 4K record time are huge misses as well.

No viewfinder makes both of these a hard pass for me. Also your store is way over priced.

both really not very good for run and gun.. plus that sony lens is just awful

The real answer is to wait for a new body from Sony. They didn't release three new lenses for nothing.

Z30 had bad autofocus

Video quality in the Z30 is far superior than the Sony, I don't know how there's even a debate on that.

vlogging camera without stabilization...not vlogging camera..just camera

You pronounce Nikon wrong, it is a Japanese name not an English one, it's neekon