Nikon
Z50
First popular APS-C Z mount for enthusiasts.
$859
Launch priceReleased Oct 2019
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 5.9 years newer.
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Wins
Z50
Wins
ZR
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AZ50 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 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareZ50
127 × 94 × 60 mm
395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
Z50 is 8mm narrower than ZR but it is also 13mm taller and 11mm thicker.
Z50 is 235 g lighter than ZR.
Depth (front-to-back): 60mm Z50 · 49mm ZR
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z50
127 × 94 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.
Z50
127 × 60 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z50
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
Z50
✓ 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
Z50
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 126.5, 93.5, 60
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
395 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.
Z50
Pros
- ✓Affordable Z mount
- ✓Compact
- ✓Good stills
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Older video
- –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, Z50 or ZR?
ZR scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Z50 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Z50 and ZR?
Z50 is 20.9 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the ZR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Z50 and ZR have in-body image stabilization?
Z50 does not have IBIS, while ZR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z50 or the ZR?
Z50 reaches 11 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z50 and ZR?
Z50 weighs 395 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the Z50 is 235 g lighter.
Do the Z50 and ZR record 4K video?
Z50: 4K up to 30p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Z50 and ZR weather sealed?
Z50: No. ZR: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Z50 launched at $859 and ZR at $2,199. The Z50 is $1,340 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.