Upgrade Guide
Nikon Z7→Nikon Nikon ZR
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Z7. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Nikon ZR
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StabilisationImproved — 7.5-stop IBIS (Synchro VR)
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Burst rate20fps vs 9fps
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Battery life390 shots (CIPA); ~90-125 min continuous recording vs 330 shots (CIPA)
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Generation7 years newer (2025 vs 2018)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution25MP (down from 46MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Z7 | Nikon ZR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.9 | ||
| Street | -1.1 | ||
| Travel | +0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.5 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.7 | ||
| Documentary | +1.7 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.2 | ||
| Landscape | -0.5 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.8 | ||
| Casual | +1.1 | ||
| Food | +0.9 | ||
| Macro | -0.5 | ||
| Architecture | +0.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Z7 | Nikon ZR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,999 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 24.5MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 46MP | 25MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 6K/60p, 4K/120p, internal R3D NE/N-RAW, ProRes, 10-bit N-Log, 32-bit float audio | |
| Autofocus | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | 7.5-stop IBIS (Synchro VR) | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 20fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 330 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA); ~90-125 min continuous recording | ↑ |
| Weight | 585g (body only) | 630g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 4.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount | Nikon Z-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B | CFexpress Type B + microSD |
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