Nikon RED Z Cinema 2043
A full-frame 6K sensor with 15+ stops of dynamic range and REDCODE RAW recording leverages RED color science for fine-tuned post-production control. The 534g body uniquely includes a swiveling 4-inch DCI-P3 touchscreen and 32-bit float audio input, delivering precise monitoring and high-fidelity sound in a compact form. This system best serves narrative filmmakers and controlled-set cinematographers who prioritize grading latitude over handheld stabilization, as its wedding and event performance scores just 21.4.
Type cinema
Video 6K
Weight 735 g
36 Overall Score
Price $2,497
Snapshot
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Size | full-frame |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | REDCODE RAW (R3D NE) |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 4" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB | USB Type-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon RED Z Cinema 2043 | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-T5 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 61MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 693 | 425 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 10 | 15 | 40 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 6K | 8K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 735 | 723 | 557 | 609 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon RED Z Cinema 2043 | 36 | 39.9 | 54 | 33.9 | 49.9 | 29.3 | 46.7 | 87.2 | 71.4 | 27.5 | 36.1 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.9 | 99.2 | 97.1 | 78.8 | 95.9 | 77.4 | 94.4 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.3 | 91.4 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.2 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.2 | 90.3 | 97.7 | 95.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.4 | 98.5 | 65 | 97.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.8 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.2 | 55.5 | 92.6 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.2 | 94.7 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.2 | 89.2 | 84.6 | 88.5 |
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