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Nikon D3 vs Nikon D750

Portability
50
Imaging
56
Features
63
Overall
58
Nikon D3 front
 
Nikon D750 front
Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77

Nikon D3 vs Nikon D750 Key Specs

Nikon D3
(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
Nikon D750
(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  • Superseded the Nikon D700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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3 over the Nikon D750

 D3 D750 

Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Nikon D3

 D750 D3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014April 2008More modern by 77 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k922kSharper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D3 and Nikon D750

 D3 D750 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D3 vs Nikon D750 size comparison

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

Nikon D3 vs Nikon D750 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3 vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3 vs Nikon D750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3 Portrait photography information
Nikon D750 Portrait photography information
63
you can focus manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
82
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3 Street photography details
Nikon D750 Street photography details
54
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
68
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3 Sports photography factors
Nikon D750 Sports photography factors
65
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (4,300 per charge)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
78
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (1,230 shots)
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3 Travel photography advice
Nikon D750 Travel photography advice
51
great battery life (4,300 per charge)
weather proofing
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
69
better than average battery life (1,230 per charge)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Landscape photography camera
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (4,300 per charge)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery life (1,230 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D750 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
30
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Nikon D3 vs Nikon D750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3 and Nikon D750
 Nikon D3Nikon D750
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