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Nikon ZR vs A1 II

Quick take: The A1 II has the highest resolution at 50MP; the Nikon ZR is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

A1 II — Professional Sports, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work: The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.

Who should buy what
A1 II (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
  • Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
  • Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
  • Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification Nikon ZRNikon · 2025A1 IISony · 2024
Price £1,999Best£5,699
Sensor 24.5MP full-frame CMOS50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS
Resolution 25.0MP50.1MPBest
Video 6K/60p, 4K/120p, internal R3D NE/N-RAW, ProRes, 10-bit N-Log, 32-bit float audio8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, S-Log3
Autofocus Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject detectionAI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train
Stabilisation 7.5-stop IBIS (Synchro VR)8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS)
Burst Rate 20fps30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanicalBest
Battery Life 390 shots (CIPA); ~90-125 min continuous recording~530 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 630g (with battery and card)Best743g (body only)
Dimensions —136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm
Weather Sealed YesYes
Viewfinder None (screen only)EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available
Screen 4.0" fully articulating touchscreen3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots
Mount Nikon Z-mountSony E-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + microSDDual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Nikon ZR
A1 II
Portrait
6.6/10
9.0/10
Street
4.8/10
6.6/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.6/10
Wedding & Events
6.6/10
8.7/10
Vlogging & Video
6.5/10
6.6/10
Filmmaking
7.9/10
8.2/10
Documentary
8.1/10
8.3/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
9.3/10
Landscape
6.1/10
8.0/10
Wildlife
6.5/10
9.2/10
Casual
5.7/10
5.3/10
Food
7.8/10
8.5/10
Macro
6.2/10
8.1/10
Architecture
7.2/10
8.4/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
7.2/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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