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
Z CAM
E2-M4
Compact MFT cinema box with 4K 120p, ZRAW, ProRes, and interchangeable MFT lenses.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Jun 2023
ZR is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
ZR
Wins
E2-M4
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BE2-M4 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- AZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- AZR has higher Resolution (24.5 MP vs 10.28 MP)
- AZR has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BE2-M4 has lower Weight (370 g vs 630 g)
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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E2-M4
91 × 66 × 72 mm
370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
ZR is 23mm thinner than E2-M4 but it is also 43mm wider and 15mm taller.
ZR is 260 g heavier than E2-M4.
Depth (front-to-back): 49mm ZR · 72mm E2-M4
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
E2-M4
91 × 66 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
E2-M4
91 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
ZR
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
E2-M4
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
ZR
Nikon Z
90+
native lenses available
E2-M4
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
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…
Codecs
Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
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 15 fps — higher is better
Resolution
24.5 MP vs 10.28 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
E2-M4
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ZRAW, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91, 66, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
370 g vs 630 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
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
E2-M4
Pros
- ✓Tiny MFT cinema box
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓ZRAW internal
- ✓Affordable cinema entry
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Manual focus workflow
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, ZR or E2-M4?
ZR scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for E2-M4 — 24.5MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the ZR and E2-M4?
ZR is 24.5 MP and E2-M4 is 10.28 MP, so the ZR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the ZR and E2-M4 have in-body image stabilization?
ZR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-M4 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the ZR or the E2-M4?
ZR reaches 120 fps electronic. E2-M4 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the ZR and E2-M4?
ZR weighs 630 g and E2-M4 weighs 370 g, so the E2-M4 is 260 g lighter.
Do the ZR and E2-M4 record 4K video?
ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. E2-M4: 4K up to 120p.
Are the ZR and E2-M4 weather sealed?
ZR: Yes. E2-M4: Yes.
How much does each cost?
ZR launched at $2,199 and E2-M4 at $1,299. The E2-M4 is $900 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Z CAM press materials.