Nikon
Zf
Retro-styled 24.5MP full-frame mirrorless with classic dials, EXPEED 7 AF, 8-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p video.
$2,049
Released Sep 2023
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 2 years newer.
Wins
Zf
Wins
ZR
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AZf has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZR has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AZf has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 51,200)
- AZf has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 7.5 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Zf
144 × 103 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
Zf is 10mm wider and 23mm taller than ZR.
Zf and ZR weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 49mm Zf · 49mm ZR
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Zf
144 × 103 mm
ZR
134 × 81 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Zf
144 × 49 mm
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Zf
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
Zf
✓ 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
Zf
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC 8-bit, H.265/HEVC 10-bit, H.264/AVC 8-bit
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 103
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 51,200 — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 7.5 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
ZR
Codecs
Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only ZR supports it
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.
Zf
Pros
- ✓Beautiful retro design
- ✓273-point hybrid AF
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulated touchscreen
Cons
- –No grip extension standard
- –Mixed SD + MicroSD card slots
- –24.5MP 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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Zf or ZR?
ZR scores 9.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for Zf — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the Zf and ZR?
Both cameras share the same 24.5 MP resolution.
Do the Zf and ZR have in-body image stabilization?
Zf has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while zR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Zf or the ZR?
Zf reaches 30 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Zf and ZR?
Both bodies weigh roughly 630 g.
Do the Zf and ZR record 4K video?
Zf: 4K up to 60p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Zf and ZR weather sealed?
Zf: Yes. ZR: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Zf launched at $2,049 and ZR at $2,199. The Zf is $150 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.