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 7.1 years newer.
Wins
Z7
Wins
ZR
TL;DR — Key differences
- AZ7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (9 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 9 fps)
- BZR has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZR has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BZR has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Z7
134 × 101 × 68 mm
585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
Z7 is 20mm taller and 19mm thicker than ZR.
Z7 is 45 g lighter than ZR.
Depth (front-to-back): 68mm Z7 · 49mm ZR
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z7
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
134 × 68 mm
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z7
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
✓ 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
Burst (mechanical)
9 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 100.5, 67.5
Resolution
45.7 MP vs 24.5 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Weight
585 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 9 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Birds, Dogs, Cats…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
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
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Z7
Pros
- ✓45MP
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Z mount
Cons
- –Single slot
- –Older AF
- –Superseded
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 or ZR?
ZR scores 6.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for Z7 — 120fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Z7 and ZR?
Z7 is 45.7 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the Z7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Z7 and ZR have in-body image stabilization?
Z7 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while zR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z7 or the ZR?
Z7 reaches 9 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z7 and ZR?
Z7 weighs 585 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the Z7 is 45 g lighter.
Do the Z7 and ZR record 4K video?
Z7: 4K up to 30p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Z7 and ZR weather sealed?
Z7: Yes. ZR: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Z7 launched at $3,399 and ZR at $2,199. The ZR is $1,200 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.