Nikon ZR Cinema 2042 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.
Type cinema
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame
AF Points 9 pts
Video 6K
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 953 g
47 Overall Score
Price ₹0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong build (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong video (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong display (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average af (3rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)
- Below average burst (32nd percentile)
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 | 1.0 kg / 2.1 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon ZR Cinema 2042 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 9 | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | 6K | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 953 | 579 | 723 | 721 | 511 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon ZR Cinema 2042 | 2.9 | 38.1 | 87 | 32 | 86.6 | 54.6 | 46 | 85.4 | 78.8 | 13.8 | 96.5 |
| 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 a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.3 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.6 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 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 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.4 | 82.5 | 86.8 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.6 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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