Canon
EOS C400
RF-mount Super 35 cinema camera with 6K 60p, Cinema RAW Light, and built-in 9-stop ND.
$7,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
Nikon
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
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
ZR is 1 year newer.
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Wins
EOS C400
Wins
ZR
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS C400 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 20 fps)
- BZR has higher Resolution (24.5 MP vs 6.2 MP)
- BZR has lower Weight (630 g vs 1450 g)
- BZR has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C400
162 × 138 × 130 mm
1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
EOS C400 is 28mm wider, 58mm taller, and 81mm thicker than ZR.
EOS C400 is 820 g heavier than ZR.
Depth (front-to-back): 130mm EOS C400 · 49mm ZR
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C400
162 × 138 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
ZR
134 × 81 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS C400
162 × 130 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C400
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
ZR
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C400
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
ZR
Nikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS C400
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 130
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Reasons to choose
ZR
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.5, 49
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, MicroSD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Resolution
24.5 MP vs 6.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
630 g vs 1450 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only ZR supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C400
Pros
- ✓6K 60p internal
- ✓Built-in 9-stop ND
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓RF mount
Cons
- –Super 35 only
- –Premium price
- –Large media needs
ZR
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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Canon EOS C400
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS C400 or ZR?
ZR scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for EOS C400 — 24.5MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C400 and ZR?
EOS C400 is 6.2 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the ZR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C400 and ZR have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C400 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while ZR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C400 or the ZR?
EOS C400 reaches 20 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C400 and ZR?
EOS C400 weighs 1450 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the ZR is 820 g lighter.
Do the EOS C400 and ZR record 4K video?
EOS C400: 6K 60p (max), 4K up to 120p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C400 and ZR weather sealed?
EOS C400: Yes. ZR: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS C400 launched at $7,999 and ZR at $2,199. The ZR is $5,800 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.