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Fujifilm

GFX ETERNA 55

G-mount large-format cinema camera with a 102MP GFX sensor, 8K recording, variable ND, 12G-SDI, and pro I/O.

$16,499

Launch price

Released Sep 2025

vs
ZR

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 price

Released Sep 2025

Released within a month of each other.

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Wins

2categories

GFX ETERNA 55

Video & HybridSports & Action

Wins

6categories

ZR

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GFX ETERNA 55 wins 1 categories·ZR wins 4 categories
  • BZR has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AGFX ETERNA 55 has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 24.5 MP)
  • BZR has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
  • BZR has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
  • BZR has lower Weight (630 g vs 2000 g)

Key specs at a glance

GFX ETERNA 55ZR
Resolution102 MP24.5 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mmFull Frame
ISO max12,80051,200
4K60 fps120 fps
IBISNo7.5-stop
Weight2000 g630 g
Battery520 shots
Burst120 fps

Size and weight, to scale

GFX ETERNA 55

111 × 138 × 177 mm

2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

ZR front view

ZR

134 × 81 × 49 mm

630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)

GFX ETERNA 55 is 23mm narrower than ZR but it is also 58mm taller and 128mm thicker.

GFX ETERNA 55 is 1370 g heavier than ZR.

Depth (front-to-back): 177mm GFX ETERNA 55 · 49mm ZR

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

GFX ETERNA 55

111 × 138 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

ZR back view

ZR

134 × 81 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

GFX ETERNA 55

111 × 177 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

ZR top view

ZR

134 × 49 mm

Sensor size, to scale

GFX ETERNA 55

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

ZR

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

1.7× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

GFX ETERNA 55: mount data unavailable

ZR

✓ more lenses

Nikon Z

90+

native lenses available

40 first-party50 third-party

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

Use caseGFX ETERNA 55ZR
Portrait
5.0Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
6.0Good
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
6.0Good
7.0Good✓ wins
Travel
4.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
4.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

GFX ETERNA 55

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Face, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 110.8, 138.2, 176.8

  • Resolution

    102 MP vs 24.5 MP — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II, SSD via USB

  • Card slots

    3 vs 2 — higher is better

Reasons to choose

ZR

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Birds, Dogs…

  • IBIS effectiveness

    7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 134, 80.5, 49

  • Codecs

    Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…

  • ISO min (native)

    100 vs 400 — lower is better

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Weight

    630 g vs 2000 g — lower is better

  • Card types

    Adds XQD, MicroSD UHS-I

Both cameras share

  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

GFX ETERNA 55

Pros

  • Large-format 8K cinema capture
  • Electronic variable ND
  • 12G-SDI and GenLock
  • F-Log2 / F-Log2 C

Cons

  • Cinema-only body
  • Very expensive
  • Large and heavy

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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Full specifications

= category winner

GFX ETERNA 55
ZR
Resolution
102 MP4.2× more
24.5 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II HS
Full Frame CMOS
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
No
Yes
GFX ETERNA 55
ZR
Processor
X-Processor 5
EXPEED 7 / RED imaging pipeline
GFX ETERNA 55
ZR
ISO min (native)
400
100−300 less
ISO max (native)
12,800
51,200+2 stops
ISO max (expanded)
25,600
204,800
GFX ETERNA 55
ZR
Shutter type
Electronic shutter / shutter angle
Electronic
Max mechanical speed
N/A
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, GFX ETERNA 55 or ZR?

ZR scores 10.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for GFX ETERNA 55 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX ETERNA 55 and ZR?

GFX ETERNA 55 is 102 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the GFX ETERNA 55 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX ETERNA 55 and ZR have in-body image stabilization?

GFX ETERNA 55 does not have IBIS, while ZR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

What's the weight difference between the GFX ETERNA 55 and ZR?

GFX ETERNA 55 weighs 2000 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the ZR is 1370 g lighter.

Do the GFX ETERNA 55 and ZR record 4K video?

GFX ETERNA 55: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the GFX ETERNA 55 and ZR weather sealed?

GFX ETERNA 55: Yes. ZR: Yes.

How much does each cost?

GFX ETERNA 55 launched at $16,499 and ZR at $2,199. The ZR is $14,300 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.

Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Nikon press materials.