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Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z50

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D700
  • Renewed by Nikon D780
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2019
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Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z50 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon D750 and Nikon Z50, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D750 (24MP) and the Z50 (21MP) is very similar but the D750 (Full frame) and Z50 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D750 was announced 6 years before the Z50 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D750 matches up against the Z50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Nikon Z50

 D750 Z50 
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Nikon D750

 Z50 D750 
IntroducedOctober 2019September 2014Fresher by 61 months
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Nikon Z50

 D750 Z50 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display sizing

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D750 comes with physical dimensions 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 Z50 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D750 against the Z50.

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D750 and Z50 is 57 and 74 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D750 and Z50.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D750 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D750 will deliver extra detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older D750 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
80
manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D750
Street photography with Nikon Z50
68
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D750 Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z50 Sports photography highlights
78
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (1,230 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
75
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 Travel photography info
Nikon Z50 Travel photography info
69
great battery (1,230 CIPA)
weather proof
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
77
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good MP (21MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z50 Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (1,230 CIPA)
two card slots
no image stabilization
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D750
Vlogging with Nikon Z50
30
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
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Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Nikon Z50
 Nikon D750Nikon Z50
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D750 Nikon Z50
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-09-12 2019-10-10
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 51 209
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon Z
Number of lenses 309 15
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 840 gr (1.85 lb) 397 gr (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2956 not tested
Other
Battery life 1230 pictures 320 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID EN-EL15 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at release $2,000 $857