RED V-RAPTOR V-RAPTOR XE
RED
47 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Zf Zf Black 2023
Nikon
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
RED V-RAPTOR V-RAPTOR XE
No customer feedback yet
Nikon Zf Zf Black 2023
88 out of 100 high confidence 33 reviews
The Nikon Zf is widely praised for its retro design, excellent image quality, and modern features like fast autofocus and IBIS. Users love the tactile dials and the fun, nostalgic shooting experience, though many note the grip is too small and recommend an add-on. A common frustration is the lack of a battery charger and the unreliable Snapbridge app, but overall it's seen as a fantastic full-frame camera for enthusiasts.
Pros
- Retro design and build quality
- Excellent image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Effective IBIS stabilization
- Tactile manual dials
Cons
- Small grip requires add-on
- No battery charger included
- Unreliable Snapbridge app
- EVF has slight delay
- Focus peaking not accurate for manual lenses
Retro design 18
Image quality 12
Autofocus performance 10
Ergonomics grip 9
Build quality 8
Battery charger 5
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Wedding Events
Video
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| RED V-RAPTOR V-RAPTOR XE | Nikon Zf Zf | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 35.400001525878906 MP★ | 24.5 MP |
| ISO Range | 25★ | 100 |
| Processor | RED IPP2 | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 273 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 60 fps★ | 14 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 80 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | REDCODE RAW, REDCODE HQ, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422LT, ProRes 4444, ProRes 4444XQ | H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 2.4" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.80 kg | 0.63 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 410 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | 2x BNC (12G-SDI) Output | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
RED V-RAPTOR V-RAPTOR XE
- Strong video (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Below average af (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Nikon Zf Zf Black 2023
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Zf Zf
Scores 92 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.