RED V-RAPTOR XE
Its 35.4MP full-frame global shutter sensor captures 8K60 RAW video with 17+ stops of dynamic range. The lightweight 4 lb body and locking Nikon Z mount deliver a compact, value-focused entry into RED's DSMC3 platform. This camera is best for cinematographers needing global shutter to eliminate rolling shutter artifacts in fast motion or VFX work.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong burst (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong build (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average af (1st percentile)
- Below average display (28th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 35.4 MP |
| ISO Range | 25 |
| Processor | RED IPP2 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 1 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 60 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 80 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 1080p FPS | 240 |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | REDCODE RAW, REDCODE HQ, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422LT, ProRes 4444, ProRes 4444XQ |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 2.4" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating | No |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 1.8 kg / 4.0 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | 2x BNC (12G-SDI) Output |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | RED V-RAPTOR XE | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 35.4MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 1 | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 493 |
| Burst FPS | 60 | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 120 |
| Video | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1800 | 579 | 723 | 721 | 511 | 907 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RED V-RAPTOR XE | 0.5 | 38.1 | 75.3 | 95.9 | 97.4 | 66.7 | 46 | 28 | 82.7 | 48.1 | 34.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.4 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 93.3 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.3 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.5 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.6 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.5 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 75.9 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.4 | 82.6 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.8 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 60.9 | 92.6 |
Usage Scores
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