Upgrade Guide
Nikon Zf→Nikon Nikon ZR
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The Nikon ZR improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Zf owners will notice the difference.
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 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
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Generation2 years newer (2025 vs 2023)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (25MP)
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 | Zf | Nikon ZR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.8 | ||
| Street | -1.7 | ||
| Travel | -0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.6 | ||
| Documentary | +0.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.8 | ||
| Landscape | -0.9 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.8 | ||
| Casual | +0.3 | ||
| Food | +0.1 | ||
| Macro | -1.1 | ||
| Architecture | -0.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.8 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Zf | Nikon ZR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £1,999 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.5MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 25MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit | 6K/60p, 4K/120p, internal R3D NE/N-RAW, ProRes, 10-bit N-Log, 32-bit float audio | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | 7.5-stop IBIS (Synchro VR) | |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 20fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA); ~90-125 min continuous recording | ↑ |
| Weight | 630g (body only) | 630g (with battery and card) | |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen | 4.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Nikon Z-mount | |
| Memory Cards | SD UHS-II + microSD UHS-I | CFexpress Type B + microSD |
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