Nikon
D810
36MP full-frame DSLR workhorse prized for landscape, studio, and commercial stills.
$3,299
Launch priceReleased Jun 2014
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 11.2 years newer.
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Wins
D810
Wins
ZR
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD810 has higher Burst (mechanical) (5 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 20 fps)
- BZR has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 50 fps)
- BZR has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- BZR has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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D810
146 × 123 × 82 mm
980 g (2.16 lb / 34.57 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
D810 is 12mm wider, 43mm taller, and 33mm thicker than ZR.
D810 is 350 g heavier than ZR.
Depth (front-to-back): 82mm D810 · 49mm ZR
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D810
146 × 123 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.
D810
146 × 82 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D810
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
ZR
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D810
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
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
D810
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
5 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 123, 81.5
Card types
Adds SD, CompactFlash
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Resolution
36.3 MP vs 24.5 MP — higher 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
Codecs
Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 50 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
AA filter
Only ZR supports it
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
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
D810
Pros
- ✓36MP no OPLF
- ✓Excellent dynamic range
- ✓Pro F-mount ecosystem
Cons
- –Superseded by D850
- –Slow live view AF
- –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
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, D810 or ZR?
ZR scores 9.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for D810 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the D810 and ZR?
D810 is 36.3 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the D810 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D810 and ZR have in-body image stabilization?
D810 does not have IBIS, while ZR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D810 or the ZR?
D810 reaches 20 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D810 and ZR?
D810 weighs 980 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the ZR is 350 g lighter.
Do the D810 and ZR record 4K video?
D810: 4K up to 60p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the D810 and ZR weather sealed?
D810: Yes. ZR: Yes.
How much does each cost?
D810 launched at $3,299 and ZR at $2,199. The ZR is $1,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.