Nikon
Zf
Retro-styled 24.5MP full-frame mirrorless with classic dials, EXPEED 7 AF, 8-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p video.
$2,049
Launch priceReleased 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
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
ZR is 2 years newer.
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Wins
Zf
Wins
ZR
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
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)
- BZR has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
- AZf has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 51,200)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Zf
144 × 103 × 49 mm
710 g (1.57 lb / 25.04 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)
Zf is 10mm wider and 23mm taller than ZR.
Zf is 80 g heavier than ZR.
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
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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.
Zf
144 × 49 mm
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85.6 × 54 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
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only ZR supports it
Weight
630 g vs 710 g — lower 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.
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
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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?
Zf weighs 710 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the ZR is 80 g lighter.
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.
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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.