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
Sony
FX5
2026 Cinema Line full-frame camera with 16.6MP stacked Exmor RS, 5K Open Gate, internal 16-bit X-OCN RAW, triple base ISO, and FX3-class compact mobility.
$4,899
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
FX5 is 11 months newer.
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Wins
ZR
Wins
FX5
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 0 fps)
- AZR has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- AZR has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- AZR has higher Resolution (24.5 MP vs 16.6 MP)
- AZR has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 5.5 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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FX5
132 × 79 × 87 mm
734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
ZR is 38mm thinner than FX5 but it is also 2mm wider and 2mm taller.
ZR is 104 g lighter than FX5.
Depth (front-to-back): 49mm ZR · 87mm FX5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
ZR
134 × 81 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
FX5
132 × 79 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
ZR
134 × 49 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
FX5
132 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
ZR
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
ZR
Nikon Z
90+
native lenses available
FX5
✓ 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…
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.5, 49
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, MicroSD UHS-I
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only ZR supports it
Reasons to choose
FX5
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.3, 79, 86.95
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2…
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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
FX5
Pros
- ✓5K Open Gate + internal X-OCN RAW (LT / C1 / C2)
- ✓Triple base ISO 800 / 4000 / 12800 + Dual Gain
- ✓15+ stops DR (S-Log3) + BIONZ XR2 AI AF
- ✓5K 60p / 4K 120p / FHD 240p at launch
- ✓Compact body with IBIS, cooling, dual card slots
Cons
- –Body-only $4,899 — XLR handle / OLED EVF optional
- –Open Gate X-OCN only at launch (XAVC Open Gate via FW)
- –4K 240p / 5K 120p planned for 2027 firmware
- –No built-in EVF (optional DVF-EL1)
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, ZR or FX5?
ZR scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for FX5 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the ZR and FX5?
ZR is 24.5 MP and FX5 is 16.6 MP, so the ZR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the ZR and FX5 have in-body image stabilization?
ZR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the ZR and FX5?
ZR weighs 630 g and FX5 weighs 734 g, so the ZR is 104 g lighter.
Do the ZR and FX5 record 4K video?
ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. FX5: 4K up to 120p.
Are the ZR and FX5 weather sealed?
ZR: Yes. FX5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
ZR launched at $2,199 and FX5 at $4,899. The ZR is $2,700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Sony press materials.