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Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z7 II Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon D700
  • Successor is Nikon D780
Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
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Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z7 II, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are built by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and Z7 II (46MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The D750 was announced 7 years earlier than the Z7 II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D750 grades vs the Z7 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Nikon Z7 II

 D750 Z7 II 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Nikon D750

 Z7 II D750 
IntroducedOctober 2020September 2014Fresher by 74 months
Display resolution2100k1229kClearer display (+871k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Nikon Z7 II

 D750 Z7 II 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D750 has outer dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 II has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z7 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the D750 vs the Z7 II.

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D750 and Z7 II is 57 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D750 and Z7 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon Z7 II to resolve more detail with its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older D750 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D750 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography highlights
82
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
88
manual focus
MP count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 Street photography features
Nikon Z7 II Street photography features
68
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D750 Sports photography advice
Nikon Z7 II Sports photography advice
78
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (1,230 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 Travel photography advice
Nikon Z7 II Travel photography advice
69
better than average battery power (1,230 CIPA)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
72
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography highlights
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery power (1,230 shots)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
88
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 Vlogging advice
Nikon Z7 II Vlogging advice
30
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon D750 vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Nikon Z7 II
 Nikon D750Nikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D750 Nikon Z7 Mark II
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-09-12 2020-10-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 46MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 51 493
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon Z
Total lenses 309 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
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 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
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 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 840 gr (1.85 lb) 705 gr (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 images 420 images
Battery style 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Card slots Dual Dual
Launch pricing $2,000 $2,997