Nikon D750 vs Sony A7

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon D750 versus Sony A7, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D750 (24MP) and the A7 (24MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The D750 was brought out 8 months after the A7 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the D750 grades against the A7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D750 & Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D750 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D750 comes with outer measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) and the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the D750 versus the A7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D750 and A7 is 57 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D750 and A7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images however you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent D750 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.