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Nikon ZR vs Sigma BF

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The ZR wins 3 of 7 scored specs (burst, stabilization); the BF wins 4 (resolution, battery (cipa), weight). They cost about the same.

3 WINSBuy it if you want: burst, stabilization.
4 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, battery (cipa), weight.
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FRONT (WIDTH × HEIGHT)
TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN

Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Nikon ZR134 × 80.5 × 49 mm · 630 g
  • Sigma BF130.1 × 72.8 × 36.8 mm · 446 g

Where they differ

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ZRBF
PRICE & SCORE
Price$2,200$2,199BEST
CameraFits score8.2BEST5.7
PHOTO
Resolution24.5 MP24.6 MPBEST
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.20 fpsBEST8 fps
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.7.5 stopsBESTNone
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.Electronic only, 1/16000Electronic only, 1/25600
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People · down to −10 EVPeople, animals · down to −5 EV
VIDEO
Best 4K frame rateThe fastest 4K frame rate. 60p and above lets you slow footage down smoothly, and 120p gives 5× slow motion.4K 120p4K 30p
Crop at 4K 60pWhether 4K 60p uses the full sensor width. A crop makes your lens act longer, so wide shots get harder.None, full widthNo 4K 60p
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.10-bit 4:2:2—
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.N-Log / Log3G10 (R3D)L-Log
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.Internal R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ (12-bit)None
Audio jacksA mic input for better sound, and a headphone jack to check what you are recording.Mic + headphoneNone
HDMIFor an external monitor or recorder. Full-size HDMI is sturdier than micro HDMI.MicroNone
Cooling fanA built-in fan lets the camera record for long stretches without overheating.—No
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.0 shots260 shotsBEST
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.630 g446 gBEST
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.Fully articulatingFixed
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.CFexpress B/XQD + microSD UHS-Inone (230GB internal)
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Nikon ZL-Mount Alliance
Native lenses50+80+

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