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Nikon D750 vs Sony QX100

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Nikon D750 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D700
  • New Model is Nikon D780
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Nikon D750 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon D750 vs Sony QX100, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D750 (24MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very close but the D750 (Full frame) and QX100 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The D750 was launched 13 months later than the QX100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D750 scores versus the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Sony QX100

 D750 QX100 
IntroducedSeptember 2014September 2013More recent by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2""Larger display (+3.2")
Display resolution1229k0kCrisper display (+1229k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Nikon D750

 QX100 D750 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Sony QX100

 D750 QX100 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon D750 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D750 features 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 QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the D750 versus the QX100.

Nikon D750 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D750 and QX100 is 57 and 92 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D750 and QX100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D750 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D750 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger D750 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D750 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D750
Portrait photography with Sony QX100
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
53
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Street photography camera
68
screen tilts up and down
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D750
Sports photography with Sony QX100
78
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (1,230 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 Travel photography information
Sony QX100 Travel photography information
69
great battery life (1,230 per charge)
environment proof
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
69
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 Landscape photography details
Sony QX100 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (1,230 per charge)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (")
manual exposure not possible
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (200 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 Vlogging highlights
Sony QX100 Vlogging highlights
30
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
38
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Nikon D750 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Sony QX100
 Nikon D750Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D750 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Category Advanced DSLR Lens-style
Announced 2014-09-12 2013-09-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6016 x 4016 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 51 -
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches -
Screen resolution 1,229k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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 None
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 840 gr (1.85 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
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 200 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Two Single
Cost at launch $2,000 $268