Nikon D3 vs Nikon D750
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Nikon D3 vs Nikon D750 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1300g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
- Revealed April 2008
- New Model is Nikon D3S
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
- Announced September 2014
- Superseded the Nikon D700
- Refreshed by Nikon D780

Nikon D3 vs Nikon D750 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Nikon D3 vs Nikon D750, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the D3 (12MP) and D750 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

The D3 was unveiled 7 years prior to the D750 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D3 being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D3 scores versus the D750 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon D3 vs Nikon D750 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3 & Nikon D750. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D3 Gallery & Nikon D750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3 over the Nikon D750
D3 | D750 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Nikon D3
D750 | D3 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | April 2008 | More modern by 77 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D3 and Nikon D750
D3 | D750 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Nikon D3 vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3 has outside dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") having a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs) and the Nikon D750 has proportions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D3 vs Nikon D750 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D3 and the D750.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3 and D750 is 50 and 57 respectively.

Nikon D3 vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3 and D750.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D750 to deliver greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D3 vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D3 vs Nikon D750 Specifications
Nikon D3 | Nikon D750 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D3 | Nikon D750 |
Category | Pro DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2008-04-18 | 2014-09-12 |
Body design | Large SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 23.9mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 860.4mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4256 x 2832 | 6016 x 4016 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 51 |
Cross focus points | 15 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 6.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1300 gr (2.87 pounds) | 840 gr (1.85 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") | 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 81 | 93 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 14.5 |
DXO Low light score | 2290 | 2956 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 4300 photographs | 1230 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) x2 | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) |
Storage slots | Two | Two |
Launch price | $5,450 | $2,000 |