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
Released Sep 2025
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
Released Sep 2025
Released within a month of each other.
Wins
GFX ETERNA 55
Wins
ZR
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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
Size and weight, to scale
GFX ETERNA 55
111 × 138 × 177 mm
2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)
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
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
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 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
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 AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both 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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, GFX ETERNA 55 or ZR?
ZR scores 7.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for GFX ETERNA 55 — 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs.
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.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Nikon press materials.