Fujifilm
X-T5
40.2MP APS-C flagship with unrivaled still quality and 20 film simulations.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
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 2.8 years newer.
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Wins
X-T5
Wins
ZR
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX-T5 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 20 fps)
- BZR has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- BZR has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AX-T5 has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 24.5 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X-T5
130 × 91 × 64 mm
557 g (1.23 lb / 19.65 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
X-T5 is 5mm narrower than ZR but it is also 11mm taller and 15mm thicker.
X-T5 is 73 g lighter than ZR.
Depth (front-to-back): 64mm X-T5 · 49mm ZR
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X-T5
130 × 91 mm
Credit card
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.
X-T5
130 × 64 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X-T5
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
ZR
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-T5
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
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
X-T5
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.5, 91, 63.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I, SDXC V90
Resolution
40.2 MP vs 24.5 MP — higher is better
Weight
557 g vs 630 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
ZR
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
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
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
AA filter
Only ZR supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X-T5
Pros
- ✓40.2MP APS-C — rivals full-frame for detail
- ✓Compact retro body (557g)
- ✓7-stop IBIS in a small body
- ✓20 film simulations including Velvia, Provia
Cons
- –4K 60p has a 1.29× crop
- –3-way tilt LCD — no full articulation
- –APS-C crop factor (1.5×) for full-frame 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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Fujifilm X-T5
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, X-T5 or ZR?
ZR scores 9.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for X-T5 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the X-T5 and ZR?
X-T5 is 40.2 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the X-T5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-T5 and ZR have in-body image stabilization?
X-T5 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while zR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-T5 or the ZR?
X-T5 reaches 20 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-T5 and ZR?
X-T5 weighs 557 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the X-T5 is 73 g lighter.
Do the X-T5 and ZR record 4K video?
X-T5: 4K up to 60p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the X-T5 and ZR weather sealed?
X-T5: Yes. ZR: Yes.
How much does each cost?
X-T5 launched at $1,699 and ZR at $2,199. The X-T5 is $500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Nikon press materials.