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Nikon ZR vs Sony ZV-E1

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NikonZRSonyZV-E1
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2025April 2023
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Sensor typePartially stacked CMOSExmor R CMOS
Sensor dimensions35.9 × 23.9 mm35.6 × 23.8 mm
Effective resolution24.5 MP12.1 MP
Largest image6048 × 40324240 × 2832
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–6400080–102400
Sensor detail26.79 million total pixels; image-dust-off reference data requires NX StudioBack-illuminated full-frame sensor; approximately 10.1 million effective pixels for movies; optical low-pass filter and anti-dust function
Image formats14-bit NEF RAW with lossless, high-efficiency star or high-efficiency compression; JPEG and HEIF; RAW plus JPEG or HEIF recordingJPEG, HEIF and RAW (Sony ARW 4.0); 14-bit RAW; RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF
ISO detailStandard still-image ISO 100–64000; expanded equivalent ISO 50–204800. HLG starts at ISO 400. RED R3D NE video offers base ISO 800 or 6400; Nikon's 15+ stop dynamic-range claim applies to R3D NE and is a maker measurement.Standard ISO 80–102400; Sony's current specification lists expanded ISO 40–409600 for stills and movies, while its launch announcement gave the movie expansion as ISO 80–409600
Image processorEXPEED 7BIONZ XR with a dedicated AI processing unit for subject recognition
Lens and shooting
Lens mountNikon Z mountSony E
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst120 fps10 fps
Lens detailNIKKOR Z lenses; NIKKOR F lenses require a mount adapter and retain model-dependent functional restrictionsSony E-mount; compatible full-frame and APS-C lenses
AutofocusHybrid phase/contrast detection; 273 single-point or 299 auto-area positions in FX stills; 3D tracking and nine subject types. Nikon's −10 EV sensitivity uses AF-S, ISO 100, an f/1.2 lens and 20°C.Fast Hybrid AF; up to 759 phase-detection points for stills and 627 for movies; EV −6 to 20 at ISO 100 with an F2 lens; human, animal, bird, insect, car, train and airplane recognition with Real-time Tracking
ShutterElectronic only; 1/16000 to 30 seconds plus Bulb/Time, extendable to 900 seconds in manual mode; flash synchronisation at 1/60 second or slowerElectronic shutter only; stills 30 seconds to 1/8000 second; flash sync 1/30 second full-frame or 1/60 second APS-C
Burst detailElectronic extended continuous shooting up to approximately 20 fps; high-speed frame capture with pre-capture reaches 120 fps for DX JPEGs or 60 fps for full-frame JPEGs. Main maximum is the reduced-resolution C120 mode. Photography Blog's narrative mentions a mechanical 14 fps mode, but Nikon's exact specification confirms there is no mechanical shutter.Full-resolution Hi+ up to approximately 10 fps; over 1000 JPEG or compressed RAW images under Sony's test conditions; 85 uncompressed RAW or 57 uncompressed RAW+JPEG images
Stabilisation detailFive-axis sensor shift with compatible VR-lens support and electronic movie VRFive-axis sensor-shift mechanism; up to five stops for stills, CIPA pitch/yaw test with FE 50 mm F1.2 GM. Movie Standard, Active and Dynamic active modes; Dynamic active narrows the angle of view more than Active
FlashDigital ISO 518 accessory shoe with power/data contacts; compatible external i-TTL Speedlights, with electronic-shutter sync limitationsNo built-in flash; compatible external flashes through the Multi Interface Shoe
Exposure controlsAuto and P/S/A/M; ±5 EV still-image compensation; video shutter angle adjustable from 5.6° to 360°1200-zone evaluative metering; ±5 EV compensation; Product Showcase, Background Defocus, Creative Looks, Cinematic Vlog, Auto Framing and Framing Stabiliser
Video
Highest video resolution6048 × 3402 at 59.94 fps3840 × 2160 at 119.88 fps
Video detailInternal 12-bit RAW at 6048 × 3402 up to 59.94p; cropped DX RAW at 3984 × 2240 up to 119.88p. R3D NE, N-RAW and ProRes RAW HQ are available with format-dependent limits. Conventional 5.4K 5376 × 3024 reaches 59.94p, UHD reaches 119.88p and Full HD reaches 239.76p. ProRes 422 HQ 10-bit, H.265 8/10-bit and H.264; N-Log, HLG, LUT monitoring, waveform and timecode. Launch recording limit was 125 minutes; current maker table lists 360 or 125 minutes depending on file type, reflecting firmware-dependent limits. Firmware 2.00 was announced for development in September 2026; its planned RED-log H.265 additions are not treated as released features here.Launch recording up to 59.94 fps NTSC or 50 fps PAL at 3840 × 2160. Free installed 4K 120p licence available from 28 June 2023 adds 119.88/100 fps XAVC S/HS 4K, including 4:2:2 10-bit at 280 Mbit/s, with approximately 10% image crop and regional restrictions. All-Intra 4K up to 59.94 fps at 600 Mbit/s; no RAW video output. Upgraded Full HD 240 fps S&Q reads 1420 × 804 sensor pixels, so it is not native Full HD detail
AudioBuilt-in three-microphone OZO Audio system with five directional patterns; PCM 48 kHz/24-bit or 32-bit float for NEV/R3D/MOV, AAC for MP4; external microphone/line input and digital shoe audioIntelligent three-capsule stereo microphone with Auto, Front, All Directions and Rear directivity; windscreen; microphone and headphone sockets; digital audio through the Multi Interface Shoe
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size4″3″
Screen dots3,070,0001,036,800
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detail16:10 vari-angle TFT; maker claims 1000 cd/m² brightness and DCI-P3 coverage; approximately 100% frame coverage; dots count subpixelsSide-opening LCD opens approximately 176° and rotates approximately 270°; full touch controls; dots count colour subpixels
Viewfinder detailNo optical or electronic viewfinder–
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)370 photographs570 photographs
Body weight540 g399 g
Release detailAnnounced on 10 September 2025. Nikon identifies the release month as October 2025; its US announcement states late October and Japan specifies 24 October. The main date retains month precision because an exact first UK on-sale day is unconfirmed.Sony's UK announcement specifies April 2023 availability; month precision retained
Recording mediaPrimary CFexpress Type B/XQD slot and secondary UHS-I microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC slot; media and recording-mode restrictions applySingle SD memory-card slot with UHS-I and UHS-II support; V90 card required for XAVC S-I
PortsUSB-C SuperSpeed USB; Micro HDMI Type D; 3.5 mm microphone/line input and headphone sockets; headphone socket also supports MC-DC3 remote release; digital accessory shoeUSB-C with SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbit/s, Micro HDMI, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets, and Multi Interface Shoe; USB webcam streaming up to 4K 30 fps
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.0; SnapBridge and Nikon Imaging CloudWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4/5 GHz, subject to regional restrictions; Bluetooth 4.2; smartphone remote control and PC Remote
Battery life detailEN-EL15c; CIPA approximately 370 photographs with power saving enabled or 350 without, using NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S. Movie battery-life claim approximately 90 minutes. Photography Blog quotes 390 photographs; main follows Nikon's exact 370-shot table.NP-FZ100; CIPA claim approximately 570 photographs, 95 minutes actual movie operation or 140 minutes continuous recording using the LCD
ChargingUSB charging and power with optional EH-8P; EN-EL15c/15b rechargeable in camera. Nikon UK states no charger included.USB charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; battery must be installed for USB power
DimensionsApproximately 134 × 80.5 × 49 mm, following current Japanese maker specificationApproximately 121.0 × 71.9 × 54.3 mm (width × height × depth, grip to monitor)
Weight detailApproximately 540 g body only or 630 g including battery/card, excluding body cap and digital shoe coverApproximately 399 g body only; 483 g including battery and memory card
MaterialsMagnesium alloy body with passive fanless heat dissipation; dust- and drip-resistant constructionDust and moisture resistant design; Sony does not guarantee complete dust or moisture protection
In the boxEN-EL15c battery, AN-DC26 strap, BS-D1 digital shoe cover and BF-N1 body cap; Japanese package specification also lists a USB-C cableNP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, windscreen, windscreen adapter, body cap and accessory shoe cap

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