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Nikon

D750

Beloved 24MP full-frame DSLR with tilt screen and excellent value on the used market.

$2,299

Released Sep 2014

vs

Nikon

Z6 III

First partially stacked full-frame sensor with 6K N-RAW internal video.

$2,499

Released Jun 2024

Z6 III is 9.8 years newer.

Wins

2categories

D750

TravelLandscape

Wins

9categories

Z6 III

Video & HybridSports & Action

2 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

D750 wins 0 categories·Z6 III wins 5 categories
  • BZ6 III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 0 fps)
  • BZ6 III has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BZ6 III has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 6.5 fps)
  • BZ6 III has higher AF points / zones (273 vs 51)
  • BZ6 III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 12,800)

Key specs at a glance

D750Z6 III
Resolution24.3 MP24.5 MP
SensorFull FrameFull Frame
ISO max12,80064,000
Burst6.5 fps120 fps
IBISNo8-stop
Weight750 g760 g
Battery1230 shots380 shots
4K120 fps

Size and weight, to scale

D750

141 × 113 × 78 mm

750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)

Z6 III

139 × 102 × 74 mm

760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)

D750 is 2mm wider, 12mm taller, and 4mm thicker than Z6 III.

D750 is 10 g lighter than Z6 III.

Depth (front-to-back): 78mm D750 · 74mm Z6 III

Sensor size, to scale

D750

35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame

862 mm² area

Z6 III

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

D750

✓ more lenses

Nikon F

270+

native lenses available

90 first-party180 third-party

Z6 III

Nikon Z

90+

native lenses available

40 first-party50 third-party

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

Use caseD750Z6 III
Portrait
4.5Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
1.5Limited
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
1.0Limited
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
6.0Good
7.0Good✓ wins
Travel
6.5Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Wildlife
1.5Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
1.0Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

D750

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 140.5, 113, 78

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SD

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    1230 shots vs 380 shots — higher is better

  • Weight

    750 g vs 760 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

Z6 III

  • AF low-light limit

    -10 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Birds, Dogs…

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138.5, 101.5, 74

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, SD UHS-II

  • Burst (electronic)

    120 fps vs 6.5 fps — higher is better

  • AF points / zones

    273 vs 51 — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Card slotsBoth 2
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • Microphone jack (3.5mm)Both support microphone 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

Z6 III

Pros

  • Partially stacked CMOS reduces rolling shutter
  • 6K N-RAW 60p internal — true filmmaking capability
  • 5.76M dot EVF — best-in-class resolution
  • 14fps mechanical burst

Cons

  • EN-EL15c battery life only 380 CIPA shots
  • Smaller lens ecosystem vs. Canon RF

Full specifications

= category winner

D750
Z6 III
Resolution
24.3 MP
24.5 MP+1%
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
Full Frame Partially Stacked CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 24.0 mm
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
D750
Z6 III
AF system
Multi-CAM 3500 II phase-detect AF
Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect)
AF points / zones
51
2735.4× more
AF low-light limit
-3 EV
-10 EV
Eye AF
No
Yes
Animal / bird AF
No
Yes
Subject recognition
People, Birds, Dogs, Cats, Cars, Bicycles, Motorcycles, Trains, Airplanes
D750
Z6 III
Burst (mechanical)
6.5 fps
14 fps2.2× more
Burst (electronic)
6.5 fps
120 fps18.5× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames
D750
Z6 III
Max resolution
Full HD
6K RAW
4K max frame rate
0 fps
120 fps
Internal RAW video
No
Yes
Log profile
N-Log / HLG
Codecs
H.264/AVC
N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC
D750
Z6 III
Weight
750 g−10 g less
760 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
140.5 × 113 × 78 mm
138.5 × 101.5 × 74 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, D750 or Z6 III?

Z6 III scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for D750 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.

What's the resolution difference between the D750 and Z6 III?

D750 is 24.3 MP and Z6 III is 24.5 MP, so the Z6 III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the D750 and Z6 III have in-body image stabilization?

D750 does not have IBIS, while z6 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the D750 or the Z6 III?

D750 reaches 6.5 fps electronic. Z6 III reaches 120 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the D750 and Z6 III?

D750 weighs 750 g and Z6 III weighs 760 g, so the D750 is 10 g lighter.

Do the D750 and Z6 III record 4K video?

D750: Full HD. Z6 III: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the D750 and Z6 III weather sealed?

D750: Yes. Z6 III: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 1,230 shots (CIPA) for the D750 and 380 shots for the Z6 III, giving the D750 the edge.

How much does each cost?

D750 launched at $2,299 and Z6 III at $2,499. The D750 is $200 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.