RED V-RAPTOR V-RAPTOR XE
RED
46 Overall Score
vs
Nikon D6 D6 Black 2020
Nikon
75 Overall Score
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Wedding Events
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Video
Youtube
Vlogging
Specifications
| RED V-RAPTOR V-RAPTOR XE | Nikon D6 D6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 35.400001525878906 MP★ | 20.799999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 25★ | 100 |
| Processor | RED IPP2 | EXPEED 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Phase Detection: 105 (105 Cross-Type) |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 60 fps★ | 14 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 80 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 60 fps |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | REDCODE RAW, REDCODE HQ, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422LT, ProRes 4444, ProRes 4444XQ | H.264/MOV |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 2.4" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.80 kg | 1.27 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 3580 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) |
| HDMI | 2x BNC (12G-SDI) Output | Mini-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
RED V-RAPTOR V-RAPTOR XE
- Strong video (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Below average af (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average display (28th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Nikon D6 D6 Black 2020
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
RED V-RAPTOR V-RAPTOR XE0.003score per dollar
vs
Nikon D6 D6 Black 20200.011score per dollar
Nikon D6 D6 Black 2020 offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon D6 D6
Scores 75 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 10 of 31 specs.
