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.
Type cinema
Video 6K
Weight 534 g
34 Overall Score
Price ¥541,974
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (82th percentile) 82th
Cons
- Below average sensor (25th percentile)
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
- Below average af (31th percentile)
What owners think
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 | 0.5 kg / 1.2 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB | USB Type-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon RED Z Cinema ZR | Sony a1 a1 II | Fujifilm X-T X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX | Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II | Leica SL SL2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 45MP full-frame | 47.3MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 425 | 779 | 1053 | 225 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 20 |
| Video | 6K | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 534 | 658 | 476 | 658 | 590 | 835 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon RED Z Cinema ZR | 31.3 | 34.2 | 50.1 | 27.2 | 42.4 | 24.8 | 44.7 | 81.5 | 61.1 | 25.2 | 31.4 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 90.1 | 98.8 | 66.6 | 91.5 | 99.4 | 93 | 96.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-T X-T5 Compare | 86.5 | 92.4 | 91.4 | 78.9 | 82.6 | 97.9 | 95.4 | 81.5 | 93 | 96.7 | 93.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Compare | 96.7 | 90 | 96.4 | 90.1 | 92.9 | 46.7 | 89.6 | 99.2 | 93 | 92 | 83.2 |
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 94.2 | 94 | 90.1 | 98.8 | 62.1 | 44.7 | 99.7 | 93 | 87.1 | 99.5 |
| Leica SL SL2 Compare | 76 | 96.9 | 98.5 | 75.2 | 76.9 | 63.8 | 89.6 | 51.8 | 82.4 | 67.7 | 83.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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