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Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
87
Overall
76
Nikon D750 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
74
Features
84
Overall
78

Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon D700
  • New Model is Nikon D780
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R III
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Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R II, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and A7R II (42MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The D750 was introduced 9 months earlier than the A7R II so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D750 matches up vs the A7R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Sony A7R II

 D750 A7R II 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Nikon D750

 A7R II D750 
IntroducedJune 2015September 2014More recent by 9 months

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Sony A7R II

 D750 A7R II 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display resolution1229k1229kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D750 has 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) while the Sony A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D750 versus the A7R II.

Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D750 and A7R II is 57 and 68 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D750 and A7R II.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A7R II to produce extra detail using its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older D750 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D750 Portrait photography info
Sony A7R II Portrait photography info
82
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
84
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 Street photography features
Sony A7R II Street photography features
68
screen tilts
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Sports photography camera
77
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (1,230 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low battery pack (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery (1,230 shots)
weather proofing
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
62
environment sealing
megapixel count fantastic (42MP)
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7R II Landscape photography advice
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good battery (1,230 per charge)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 Vlogging advice
Sony A7R II Vlogging advice
30
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Sony A7R II
 Nikon D750Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D750 Sony Alpha A7R II
Class Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-09-12 2015-06-10
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 51 399
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sony E
Total lenses 309 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,229k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 840 gr (1.85 lb) 625 gr (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 93 98
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 13.9
DXO Low light rating 2956 3434
Other
Battery life 1230 pictures 290 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two Single
Price at release $2,000 $2,913