Nikon RED Z Cinema ZR
A full-frame 6K sensor with 15+ stops of dynamic range and REDCODE RAW recording leverages RED color science for fine-tuned post-production control. The 534g body uniquely includes a swiveling 4-inch DCI-P3 touchscreen and 32-bit float audio input, delivering precise monitoring and high-fidelity sound in a compact form. This system best serves narrative filmmakers and controlled-set cinematographers who prioritize grading latitude over handheld stabilization, as its wedding and event performance scores just 21.4.
About This Camera
A full-frame 6K sensor with 15+ stops of dynamic range and REDCODE RAW recording leverages RED color science for fine-tuned post-production control. The 534g body uniquely includes a swiveling 4-inch DCI-P3 touchscreen and 32-bit float audio input, delivering precise monitoring and high-fidelity sound in a compact form. This system best serves narrative filmmakers and controlled-set cinematographers who prioritize grading latitude over handheld stabilization, as its wedding and event performance scores just 21.4.
- Type cinema
- Video 6K
- Weight g 534
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average sensor (25th percentile) 25th
- Below average social proof (28th percentile) 28th
- Below average burst (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Size | full-frame |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | REDCODE RAW (R3D NE) |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 4 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.2 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB | USB Type-C |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon RED Z Cinema ZR | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a1 a1 II | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 1053 | 759 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 20 | 40 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 6K | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 534 | 579 | 609 | 658 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon RED Z Cinema ZR | 33.4 | 36.2 | 50.6 | 29 | 44.3 | 25.4 | 45 | 84 | 63.3 | 28.1 | 33 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.3 | 95.6 | 89.3 | 85.2 | 99.9 | 97.3 | 96.9 | 84 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 93.6 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.6 | 87.9 | 94.7 | 93 | 89.5 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.6 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.9 | 98.5 | 96.6 | 90.7 | 98.9 | 68.1 | 92 | 99.5 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.7 | 87.9 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.3 | 56 | 89.4 | 84 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 96.2 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.6 | 90.2 | 88.8 | 99.8 | 84.7 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 84 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
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