Nikon D750 vs Sony A7c
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Nikon D750 vs Sony A7c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
- Announced September 2014
- Previous Model is Nikon D700
- Replacement is Nikon D780
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Revealed September 2020

Nikon D750 vs Sony A7c Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon D750 vs Sony A7c, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D750 (24MP) and the A7c (24MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

The D750 was announced 7 years before the A7c and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the D750 matches up against the A7c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon D750 vs Sony A7c Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D750 and Sony Alpha A7c. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D750 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Sony A7c
D750 | A7c | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper screen (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Nikon D750
A7c | D750 | |||
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Revealed | September 2020 | ![]() | September 2014 | Fresher by 73 months |
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D750 and Sony A7c
D750 | A7c | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Nikon D750 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D750 has outer measurements 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 Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon D750 vs Sony A7c in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the D750 and the A7c.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D750 and A7c is 57 and 78 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D750 and A7c.
As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older D750 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D750 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D750 vs Sony A7c Specifications
Nikon D750 | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon D750 | Sony Alpha A7c |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-09-12 | 2020-09-14 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 693 |
Cross focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 122 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,229k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.5 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
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 | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200s | - |
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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 840 grams (1.85 pounds) | 509 grams (1.12 pounds) |
Dimensions | 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 93 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2956 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1230 photographs | 740 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Launch cost | $2,000 | $1,800 |