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Nikon D750 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Nikon D750 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
  • Launched September 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D700
  • Later Model is Nikon D780
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Nikon D750 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon D750 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The D750 was launched 22 months after the XZ-2 iHS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D750 matches up against the XZ-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 D750 XZ-2 iHS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014December 2012More modern by 22 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k920kCrisper screen (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Nikon D750

 XZ-2 iHS D750 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 D750 XZ-2 iHS 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon D750 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D750 enjoys exterior 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 Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the D750 against the XZ-2 iHS.

Nikon D750 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D750 and XZ-2 iHS is 57 and 85 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D750 and XZ-2 iHS.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D750 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon D750 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern D750 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon D750 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D750 Portrait photography information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography information
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
46
manual focus
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 Street photography highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography highlights
68
screen tilts
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
66
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D750
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
78
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (1,230 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (340 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
69
better than average battery life (1,230 per charge)
weather proofing
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
61
good battery pack (340 per charge)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (346 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 Landscape photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography info
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery life (1,230 per charge)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
55
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (340 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
30
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
36
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (346 grams)
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Nikon D750 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Nikon D750Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D750 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-12 2012-12-18
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 51 35
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,229k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 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) 8.60 m (ISO 800)
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 Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 840 gr (1.85 lb) 346 gr (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 93 49
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 11.3
DXO Low light rating 2956 216
Other
Battery life 1230 images 340 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Launch pricing $2,000 $450