Nikon ZR Cinema ZR RED
Co-developed with RED, this camera captures 6K REDCODE RAW (R3D NE) footage and 32-bit float audio using a 24.2MP full-frame sensor with 15+ stops of dynamic range and Dual Base ISO. Its 535g body includes a 4-inch DCI-P3 articulating touchscreen and 7.5-stop IBIS, while the Z mount is the widest full-frame mount for adaptable lens choices. Best for solo documentary and travel shooters who require 6K RAW and RED color science in a lightweight, rig-ready camera.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong video (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong build (82th percentile) 82th
Cons
- Below average af (3th percentile)
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)
- Below average burst (29th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 800 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 9 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | REDCODE RAW (R3D NE) |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 4" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.2 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon ZR Cinema ZR | Sony a7 a7 V | Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX | Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II | OM System OM-5 OM-5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 45MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 9 | 759 | 425 | 779 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Video | 6K | 4K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 535 | 610 | 476 | 658 | 590 | 366 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon ZR Cinema ZR | 2.6 | 36.2 | 82.2 | 28.9 | 85.8 | 49 | 44.9 | 83.6 | 75.2 | 11.4 | 96.1 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.7 | 88.6 | 94.8 | 90.6 | 89.3 | 59.8 | 96.6 | 99.4 | 93.4 | 96.8 | 96.1 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 Compare | 88.1 | 89.4 | 91.6 | 80.6 | 91.3 | 97.4 | 95.7 | 83.6 | 85.4 | 96.8 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Compare | 97.3 | 91.3 | 96.7 | 90.6 | 93 | 49 | 90.3 | 99.2 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 84.7 |
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 94.7 | 94.3 | 90.6 | 99 | 63.5 | 44.9 | 99.7 | 93.4 | 87.4 | 99.5 |
| OM System OM-5 OM-5 Compare | 76.2 | 83 | 74.9 | 85.1 | 71.3 | 41.1 | 87.7 | 83.6 | 85.4 | 66.9 | 91.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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