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
Sony
Alpha 7R VI
66.8MP fully-stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's new BIONZ XR2 engine.
$4,499
Released Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 9 months newer.
Wins
ZR
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 24.5 MP)
- AZR has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 32,000)
- AZR has lower Weight (630 g vs 713 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
ZR is 16mm shorter and 34mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI but it is also 1mm wider.
ZR is 83 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 49mm ZR · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
ZR
134 × 81 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
ZR
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
ZR
Nikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Alpha 7R VI
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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
ZR
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.5, 49
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…
AA filter
Only ZR supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only ZR supports it
Internal RAW video
Only ZR supports it
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 24.5 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
Alpha 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP fully-stacked Exmor RS sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓8.5-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, ZR or Alpha 7R VI?
ZR scores 6.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Alpha 7R VI — 630g — compact and travel-friendly.
What's the resolution difference between the ZR and Alpha 7R VI?
ZR is 24.5 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the ZR and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
ZR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the ZR or the Alpha 7R VI?
ZR reaches 120 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the ZR and Alpha 7R VI?
ZR weighs 630 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the ZR is 83 g lighter.
Do the ZR and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the ZR and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
ZR: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: No.
How much does each cost?
ZR launched at $2,199 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The ZR is $2,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Sony press materials.