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ZR

Compact Nikon RED full-frame 6K cinema camera with R3D NE RAW, 32-bit float audio, 7.5-stop VR, and Z mount.

$2,199

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ZR

Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

24.5 MP

Sensor

Full Frame

ISO max

51,200

Burst

120 fps

4K

120 fps

IBIS

7.5-stop

Weight

630 g

Sensor size

Nikon ZR

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Nikon Z mount

40

First-party

50

Third-party

90+

Total available

Mount introduced 2018

Body size

Nikon ZR front view

Nikon ZR

134 × 81 × 49 mm

630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)

134 × 81 × 49 mm · 630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)

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Nikon ZR front view
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Nikon ZR back view
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Nikon ZR top view
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Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.

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Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 24.5MP — solid resolution
  • · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation

Sports & Action

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 120fps burst — pro-level action capture
  • · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter

Video & Hybrid

Excellent
9.0/ 10
  • · 6K video for oversampled 4K
  • · 4K 120p slow-motion

Landscape

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 630g — compact and travel-friendly
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 120fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Weather sealed for field conditions

Vlogging

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

  • ✓ 6K/60p R3D NE RAW
  • ✓ 32-bit float audio
  • ✓ 7.5-stop stabilization
  • ✓ Compact 535g cinema body

Cons

  • – No built-in EVF
  • – Cinema-first ergonomics
  • – Single CFexpress plus MicroSD workflow

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Nikon ZR

Sensor

Resolution24.5 MP
Sensor typeFull Frame CMOS
Sensor size35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorEXPEED 7 / RED imaging pipeline

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)51,200
ISO max (expanded)204,800

Shutter

Shutter typeElectronic
Max mechanical speedN/A
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemHybrid AF with deep-learning subject detection
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionPeople, Birds, Dogs, Cats, Cars, Bicycles, Motorcycles, Trains, Airplanes

Burst

Burst (mechanical)0 fps
Burst (electronic)120 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes

Video

Max resolution6K
4K max frame rate120 fps
Internal RAW videoYes
Log profileRED Log3G10 / Nikon N-Log / HLG
CodecsR3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ, H.265, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationYes
IBIS effectiveness7.5 stops

Body

Weight630 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)134 × 80.5 × 49 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryEN-EL15c

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesCFexpress Type B, XQD, MicroSD UHS-I

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeNo built-in EVF

LCD

LCD size4 in
LCD typeVari-angle DCI-P3 touchscreen
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.2
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountNikon Z