Nikon
Z30
Compact APS-C Z mount for vloggers and beginners.
$709
Released Jun 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
Released Sep 2025
ZR is 3.2 years newer.
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Wins
Z30
Wins
ZR
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AZ30 has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZR has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 11 fps)
- BZR has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZR has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Z30
128 × 74 × 60 mm
350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
Z30 is 6mm narrower and 7mm shorter than ZR but it is also 11mm thicker.
Z30 is 280 g lighter than ZR.
Depth (front-to-back): 60mm Z30 · 49mm ZR
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z30
128 × 74 mm
ZR
134 × 81 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Z30
128 × 60 mm
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z30
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
Z30
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
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
Z30
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 73.5, 59.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
350 g vs 630 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
ZR
Codecs
Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
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 11 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Birds, Cars, Bicycles…
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only ZR supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Z30
Pros
- ✓Very affordable
- ✓Vlog features
- ✓Compact
Cons
- –No EVF
- –No IBIS
- –Single slot
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 landscape, Z30 or ZR?
ZR scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Z30 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Z30 and ZR?
Z30 is 20.9 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the ZR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Z30 and ZR have in-body image stabilization?
Z30 does not have IBIS, while zR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z30 or the ZR?
Z30 reaches 11 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z30 and ZR?
Z30 weighs 350 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the Z30 is 280 g lighter.
Do the Z30 and ZR record 4K video?
Z30: 4K up to 30p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Z30 and ZR weather sealed?
Z30: No. ZR: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Z30 launched at $709 and ZR at $2,199. The Z30 is $1,490 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.