Nikon
D750
Beloved 24MP full-frame DSLR with tilt screen and excellent value on the used market.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Sep 2014
Nikon
Z5 IIC
Screen-first, viewfinder-free full-frame Z mount body: 24.5MP BSI sensor, EXPEED 7 AF with fish detection, 7.5-stop IBIS, 15 Scene Modes, and N-RAW video.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Oct 2026
Z5 IIC is 12.1 years newer.
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Wins
D750
Wins
Z5 IIC
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD750 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6.5 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ5 IIC has higher 4K max frame rate (59.94 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ5 IIC has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ5 IIC has higher AF points / zones (273 vs 51)
- BZ5 IIC has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 12,800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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D750
141 × 113 × 78 mm
750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Z5 IIC
134 × 81 × 72 mm
620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
D750 is 7mm wider, 32mm taller, and 6mm thicker than Z5 IIC.
D750 is 130 g heavier than Z5 IIC.
Depth (front-to-back): 78mm D750 · 72mm Z5 IIC
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D750
141 × 113 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z5 IIC
134 × 81 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
D750
141 × 78 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z5 IIC
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D750
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Z5 IIC
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D750
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Z5 IIC
Nikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
D750
Burst (mechanical)
6.5 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 140.5, 113, 78
Battery life (CIPA)
1230 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z5 IIC
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
4K max frame rate
59.94 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.7, 72
AF points / zones
273 vs 51 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 6.5 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
- ✓Headphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support headphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
D750
Pros
- ✓Great used value
- ✓Tilt screen
- ✓Proven 24MP sensor
Cons
- –Discontinued
- –DSLR
- –No 4K
Z5 IIC
Pros
- ✓Lightest full-frame Z body (620g)
- ✓15 Scene Modes — first on a Nikon FX mirrorless
- ✓EXPEED 7 AF, 10 subject types incl. fish
- ✓7.5-stop IBIS + Focus Point VR
- ✓N-RAW internal recording, UVC/UAC webcam
Cons
- –No built-in EVF — rear screen only
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –No mechanical shutter
- –4K 60p is DX (APS-C) crop only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, D750 or Z5 IIC?
Z5 IIC scores 9.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for D750 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the D750 and Z5 IIC?
D750 is 24.3 MP and Z5 IIC is 24.5 MP, so the Z5 IIC captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D750 and Z5 IIC have in-body image stabilization?
D750 does not have IBIS, while Z5 IIC has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D750 or the Z5 IIC?
D750 reaches 6.5 fps electronic. Z5 IIC reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D750 and Z5 IIC?
D750 weighs 750 g and Z5 IIC weighs 620 g, so the Z5 IIC is 130 g lighter.
Do the D750 and Z5 IIC record 4K video?
D750: 1920 x 1080. Z5 IIC: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the D750 and Z5 IIC weather sealed?
D750: Yes. Z5 IIC: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,230 shots (CIPA) for the D750 and 350 shots for the Z5 IIC, giving the D750 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D750 launched at $2,299 and Z5 IIC at $1,399. The Z5 IIC is $900 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.