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Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D700
  • Renewed by Nikon D780
Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z6
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Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon D750 and Nikon Z6 II, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Nikon. The resolution of the D750 (24MP) and the Z6 II (25MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The D750 was manufactured 7 years before the Z6 II which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the D750 grades vs the Z6 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Nikon Z6 II

 D750 Z6 II 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Nikon D750

 Z6 II D750 
IntroducedOctober 2020September 2014More modern by 74 months
Screen resolution2100k1229kCrisper screen (+871k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Nikon Z6 II

 D750 Z6 II 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D750 offers outside measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Nikon Z6 II has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the D750 against the Z6 II.

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D750 and Z6 II is 57 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z6 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D750 and Z6 II.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon Z6 II to deliver greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged D750 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
86
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 Street photography information
Nikon Z6 II Street photography information
68
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D750
Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
78
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (1,230 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery life (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
69
better than average battery life (1,230 shots)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
low battery life (410 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D750
Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery life (1,230 per charge)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
low battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 Vlogging details
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging details
30
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Nikon Z6 II
 Nikon D750Nikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D750 Nikon Z6 Mark II
Class Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2014-09-12 2020-10-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 6048 x 4024
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 51 273
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon Z
Available lenses 309 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,229k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.5 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options 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 Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 840g (1.85 lb) 705g (1.55 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 photos 410 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) CFexpress Type B / XQD
Card slots 2 2
Cost at release $2,000 $1,997