Nikon
Z5 IIC
Screen-first, viewfinder-free full-frame Z mount body: 24.5MP BSI sensor, EXPEED 7 AF with fish detection, 7.5-stop IBIS, 15 Scene Modes, and N-RAW video.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Oct 2026
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
Z5 IIC is 1.1 years newer.
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Wins
Z5 IIC
Wins
ZR
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZR has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- BZR has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
- BZR has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AZ5 IIC has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 51,200)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Z5 IIC
134 × 81 × 72 mm
620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 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)
Z5 IIC is 23mm thicker than ZR.
Z5 IIC is 10 g lighter than ZR.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Z5 IIC · 49mm ZR
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z5 IIC
134 × 81 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.
Z5 IIC
134 × 72 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z5 IIC
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
ZR
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Z5 IIC
✓ 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
Z5 IIC
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 80.7, 72
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Fish
Weight
620 g vs 630 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
ZR
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, MicroSD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 80.5, 49
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.5 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓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
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Z5 IIC
Pros
- ✓Lightest full-frame Z body (620g)
- ✓15 Scene Modes — first on a Nikon FX mirrorless
- ✓EXPEED 7 AF, 10 subject types incl. fish
- ✓7.5-stop IBIS + Focus Point VR
- ✓N-RAW internal recording, UVC/UAC webcam
Cons
- –No built-in EVF — rear screen only
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –No mechanical shutter
- –4K 60p is DX (APS-C) crop only
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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Nikon Z5 IIC
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Z5 IIC or ZR?
ZR scores 9.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for Z5 IIC — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the Z5 IIC and ZR?
Both cameras share the same 24.5 MP resolution.
Do the Z5 IIC and ZR have in-body image stabilization?
Z5 IIC has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while ZR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z5 IIC or the ZR?
Z5 IIC reaches 30 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z5 IIC and ZR?
Z5 IIC weighs 620 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the Z5 IIC is 10 g lighter.
Do the Z5 IIC and ZR record 4K video?
Z5 IIC: 4K up to 59.94p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Z5 IIC and ZR weather sealed?
Z5 IIC: Yes. ZR: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Z5 IIC launched at $1,399 and ZR at $2,199. The Z5 IIC is $800 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.