Nikon ZR

The Nikon ZR is a mirrorless camera released in 2025, built around a 24.5 megapixel full-frame sensor. That combination suits photographers who want current-generation equipment for everyday, travel and landscape work, with resolution high enough for prints without oversized files.

The body weighs 540g, which is easy to live with for a full-frame mirrorless design. It hangs comfortably on a strap and fits a midsize bag, so carrying it for a full day is not a chore.

Video is a major part of the package. With 6K RAW recording and weather sealing in the same body, the ZR also fits hybrid shooters who photograph and film outdoors in changing conditions.

Recording tops out at 6K, captured at up to 59.94 frames per second in R3D NE or N-RAW, both of which are 12-bit formats. Common project cadences of 24, 25, 30 and 60p are covered for film, broadcast and online delivery.

Slow motion lives in dedicated modes: 4K at 120p and 1080p at 240p. Shooting fast action at these rates stretches a split second into long, smooth slowed footage, which suits sport, wildlife and creative sequences.

Codec choice runs the full range. ProRes RAW HQ joins the two 12-bit RAW options for heavy colour grading, while H.265 and H.264 provide compressed alternatives that suit projects where fast turnaround matters more than maximum grading flexibility.

Stills capture starts with the 24.5MP full-frame sensor. Full frame gives a large capture area with no crop factor, so focal lengths deliver the angle of view they are marked for, and at this resolution the sensor records detailed frames while keeping file sizes manageable to store and edit.

That resolution also leaves room to crop. You can tighten a composition after the shot or make large prints while retaining plenty of detail, which is handy when you cannot always stand in the ideal spot for the framing you want.

Depth of field is where the format matters for many photographers. Shallow focus depends on the lens and aperture chosen, but the full-frame area provides the foundation those combinations need, whether the goal is portraits with softly blurred backgrounds or precise control over what stays sharp.

The body is weather sealed, which helps when shooting in dust, light rain or coastal wind. For anyone working outdoors, that seal keeps the camera usable when conditions turn less than ideal rather than forcing a retreat indoors.

Sealing is protection against the elements rather than a guarantee of submersion, so it still pays to shelter the camera in heavy weather instead of treating the body as waterproof.

Handling benefits from the mirrorless build and the 540g weight. The camera stays comfortable over long handheld sessions and does not dominate a small bag, making it a practical companion for days spent walking between locations.