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Nikon D750 vs Nikon D800E

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Nikon D800E front
Portability
54
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75

Nikon D750 vs Nikon D800E Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D700
  • Newer Model is Nikon D780
Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon D700
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Nikon D750 vs Nikon D800E Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon D750 vs Nikon D800E, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and D800E (36MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The D750 was revealed 2 years after the D800E which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D750 scores against the D800E in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Nikon D800E

 D750 D800E 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014June 2012Newer by 28 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Nikon D750

 D800E D750 

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Nikon D800E

 D750 D800E 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon D750 vs Nikon D800E Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D750 comes with outer measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) whilst the Nikon D800E has dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D750 vs Nikon D800E in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the D750 and the D800E.

Nikon D750 vs Nikon D800E size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D750 and D800E is 57 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Nikon D800E top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Nikon D800E Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D750 and D800E.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon D800E to resolve extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer D750 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D750 vs Nikon D800E sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Nikon D800E Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Nikon D800E Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D800E as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
83
has manual focus
high megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 Street photography info
Nikon D800E Street photography info
68
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
59
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D750
Sports photography with Nikon D800E
78
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (1,230 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 Travel photography advice
Nikon D800E Travel photography advice
69
good battery pack (1,230 per charge)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
66
weather sealing
high megapixels (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D800E as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (1,230 per charge)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
high megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 Vlogging information
Nikon D800E Vlogging information
30
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
30
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D750 vs Nikon D800E Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Nikon D800E
 Nikon D750Nikon D800E
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D750 Nikon D800E
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-09-12 2012-06-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 51 51
Cross type focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.5 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 840 gr (1.85 lb) 900 gr (1.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 93 96
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 14.3
DXO Low light rating 2956 2979
Other
Battery life 1230 shots 900 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Card slots Two Two
Cost at release $2,000 $2,389