Nikon
Df
Retro-styled full-frame DSLR with 16MP sensor, classic dials, and F-mount compatibility.
$2,749
Launch priceReleased Nov 2013
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 11.8 years newer.
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Wins
Df
Wins
ZR
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ADf has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZR has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- BZR has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- 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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144 × 110 × 67 mm
710 g (1.57 lb / 25.04 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
Df is 10mm wider, 30mm taller, and 18mm thicker than ZR.
Df is 80 g heavier than ZR.
Depth (front-to-back): 67mm Df · 49mm ZR
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Df
144 × 110 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.
Df
144 × 67 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Df
36 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
860 mm² area
ZR
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Df
✓ 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
Df
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 110, 67
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
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
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, MicroSD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
AA filter
Only ZR supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Df
Pros
- ✓Beautiful retro design
- ✓Classic F-mount lenses
- ✓16MP low-light files
- ✓Compact for FF DSLR
Cons
- –Discontinued
- –16MP resolution
- –Slow AF by modern standards
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
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Df or ZR?
ZR scores 9.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for Df — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the Df and ZR?
Df is 16.2 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the ZR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Df and ZR have in-body image stabilization?
Df does not have IBIS, while ZR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Df or the ZR?
Df reaches 15 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Df and ZR?
Df weighs 710 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the ZR is 80 g lighter.
Do the Df and ZR record 4K video?
Df: 4K up to 60p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Df and ZR weather sealed?
Df: Yes. ZR: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Df launched at $2,749 and ZR at $2,199. The ZR is $550 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.