Canon
EOS C500 Mark II
Full-frame cinema flagship with 5.9K 60p, dual gain sensor, and modular design.
$15,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
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 6 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C500 Mark II
Wins
ZR
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZR has lower Weight (630 g vs 1750 g)
- BZR has higher Resolution (24.5 MP vs 8.85 MP)
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 7.5 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C500 Mark II
162 × 138 × 163 mm
1750 g (3.86 lb / 61.73 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 C500 Mark II is 28mm wider, 58mm taller, and 114mm thicker than ZR.
EOS C500 Mark II is 1120 g heavier than ZR.
Depth (front-to-back): 163mm EOS C500 Mark II · 49mm ZR
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C500 Mark II
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 C500 Mark II
162 × 163 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C500 Mark II
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 C500 Mark II: mount data unavailable
ZR
✓ more lensesNikon 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 C500 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 163
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 7.5 stops — higher is better
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
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds XQD, MicroSD UHS-I
Weight
630 g vs 1750 g — lower is better
Resolution
24.5 MP vs 8.85 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C500 Mark II
Pros
- ✓5.9K full-frame
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓Modular design
- ✓Pro cinema I/O
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large body
- –Requires cinema lenses
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 C500 Mark II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS C500 Mark II or ZR?
ZR scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for EOS C500 Mark II — 24.5MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and ZR?
EOS C500 Mark II is 8.85 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the ZR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and ZR have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C500 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while ZR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C500 Mark II or the ZR?
EOS C500 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and ZR?
EOS C500 Mark II weighs 1750 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the ZR is 1120 g lighter.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and ZR record 4K video?
EOS C500 Mark II: 4K up to 120p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C500 Mark II and ZR weather sealed?
EOS C500 Mark II: Yes. ZR: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS C500 Mark II launched at $15,999 and ZR at $2,199. The ZR is $13,800 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.