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Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
87
Overall
76
Nikon D750 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
93
Overall
84

Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D700
  • Successor is Nikon D780
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A7R III
  • Successor is Sony A7R V
Photography Glossary

Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon D750 versus Sony A7R IV, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and A7R IV (61MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The D750 was released 5 years earlier than the A7R IV which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D750 matches up against the A7R IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Sony A7R IV

 D750 A7R IV 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Nikon D750

 A7R IV D750 
ReleasedJuly 2019September 2014More modern by 58 months
Display resolution1440k1229kSharper display (+211k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Sony A7R IV

 D750 A7R IV 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D750 comes with outside 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 A7R IV has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D750 versus Sony A7R IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the D750 compared to the A7R IV.

Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D750 and A7R IV is 57 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D750 and A7R IV.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A7R IV to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged D750 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
87
manual focus
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D750
Street photography with Sony A7R IV
68
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D750 Sports photography information
Sony A7R IV Sports photography information
77
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (1,230 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (670 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D750
Travel photography with Sony A7R IV
68
better than average battery life (1,230 CIPA)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly screen
73
great battery life (670 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count fantastic (61MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D750
Landscape photography with Sony A7R IV
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery life (1,230 per charge)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
87
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (670 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R IV Vlogging highlights
30
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Sony A7R IV
 Nikon D750Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D750 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Class Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-09-12 2019-07-16
Physical type 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 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 51 567
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony E
Total lenses 309 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,229k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.5 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 840g (1.85 pounds) 665g (1.47 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 93 99
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 14.8
DXO Low light score 2956 3344
Other
Battery life 1230 pictures 670 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 2 2
Launch cost $2,000 $3,498