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 4.9 years newer.
Wins
Z7 II
Wins
ZR
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AZ7 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 10 fps)
- BZR has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BZR has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AZ7 II has higher Resolution (45.7 MP vs 24.5 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Z7 II
134 × 101 × 70 mm
615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)
ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
Z7 II is 20mm taller and 21mm thicker than ZR.
Z7 II is 15 g lighter than ZR.
Depth (front-to-back): 70mm Z7 II · 49mm ZR
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z7 II
134 × 101 mm
ZR
134 × 81 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Z7 II
134 × 70 mm
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z7 II
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
Z7 II
✓ 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
Z7 II
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, SD UHS-II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 100.5, 69.5
Resolution
45.7 MP vs 24.5 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Weight
615 g vs 630 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
ZR
Codecs
Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, MicroSD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Birds, Cars, Bicycles…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 80.5, 49
AA filter
Only ZR supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only ZR supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Z7 II
Pros
- ✓45MP detail
- ✓Dual slots
- ✓IBIS
Cons
- –Slower AF than Z8
- –4K 30p limitations
- –Superseded by Z8
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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Z7 II or ZR?
ZR scores 6.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Z7 II — 120fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Z7 II and ZR?
Z7 II is 45.7 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the Z7 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Z7 II and ZR have in-body image stabilization?
Z7 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while zR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z7 II or the ZR?
Z7 II reaches 10 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z7 II and ZR?
Z7 II weighs 615 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the Z7 II is 15 g lighter.
Do the Z7 II and ZR record 4K video?
Z7 II: 4K up to 60p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Z7 II and ZR weather sealed?
Z7 II: Yes. ZR: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Z7 II launched at $2,999 and ZR at $2,199. The ZR is $800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.