Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R II
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Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs
(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
(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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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).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D750 & Sony Alpha A7R II. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D750 Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Sony A7R II
| D750 | A7R II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Nikon D750
| A7R II | D750 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2015 | September 2014 | More recent by 9 months |
Common features in the Nikon D750 and Sony A7R II
| D750 | A7R II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
| Display resolution | 1229k | 1229k | Identical 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.

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 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.
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Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R II Specifications
| Nikon D750 | Sony 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 |