Nikon RED Z Cinema 2043
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 735 g
33 Overall Score
Price R$13,048
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong connectivity (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average burst (32nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
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 | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB | USB Type-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon RED Z Cinema 2043 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony A9 III | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | Canon EOS R R3 | Leica SL SL3 Reporter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 26.2MP aps-c | 24.6MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.1MP full-frame | 60.3MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 759 | 315 | 1053 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 120 | 75 | 12 | 15 |
| Video | 6K | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 735 | 579 | 617 | 721 | 822 | 769 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon RED Z Cinema 2043 | 35.4 | 38.1 | 52.3 | 32 | 48.6 | 29 | 46 | 85.4 | 67.7 | 25.9 | 34.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.5 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 94.7 |
| Sony A9 III Compare | 96.3 | 98.8 | 94.6 | 99.8 | 89.9 | 60.3 | 92.1 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 71.5 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.7 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.6 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 75.8 | 96.5 |
| Canon EOS R R3 Compare | 98.9 | 95.1 | 97.3 | 83.2 | 95.9 | 51.5 | 46 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 84.5 | 86.8 |
| Leica SL SL3 Reporter Compare | 86.7 | 97.5 | 97 | 80.9 | 95.3 | 76.1 | 2.1 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 49.5 | 86.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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