Nikon
D750
Beloved 24MP full-frame DSLR with tilt screen and excellent value on the used market.
$2,299
Released Sep 2014
Nikon
Z8
Z9 internals in a compact body — 45.7MP stacked sensor, 8K 60p, no blackout burst.
$3,999
Released May 2023
Z8 is 8.7 years newer.
Wins
D750
Wins
Z8
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AD750 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6.5 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ8 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ8 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ8 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 6.5 fps)
- BZ8 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 51)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
D750
141 × 113 × 78 mm
750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)
Z8
144 × 119 × 83 mm
820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
D750 is 4mm narrower, 6mm shorter, and 5mm thinner than Z8.
D750 is 70 g lighter than Z8.
Depth (front-to-back): 78mm D750 · 83mm Z8
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D750
141 × 113 mm
Z8
144 × 119 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
D750
141 × 78 mm
Z8
144 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D750
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Z8
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D750
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Z8
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
Card types
Adds SD, SD
Battery life (CIPA)
1230 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only D750 supports it
Weight
750 g vs 820 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Z8
AF low-light limit
-9 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
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 118.5, 83
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 6.5 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
493 vs 51 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓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
Z8
Pros
- ✓45.7MP stacked CMOS from Z9 — class-leading
- ✓8K 60p N-RAW internal
- ✓No mechanical shutter wear — fully electronic
- ✓20fps at full 45.7MP resolution
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 340 CIPA shots
- –No built-in grip (unlike Z9)
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, D750 or Z8?
Z8 scores 9.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for D750 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the D750 and Z8?
D750 is 24.3 MP and Z8 is 45.7 MP, so the Z8 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D750 and Z8 have in-body image stabilization?
D750 does not have IBIS, while z8 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D750 or the Z8?
D750 reaches 6.5 fps electronic. Z8 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D750 and Z8?
D750 weighs 750 g and Z8 weighs 820 g, so the D750 is 70 g lighter.
Do the D750 and Z8 record 4K video?
D750: Full HD. Z8: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the D750 and Z8 weather sealed?
D750: Yes. Z8: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,230 shots (CIPA) for the D750 and 340 shots for the Z8, giving the D750 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D750 launched at $2,299 and Z8 at $3,999. The D750 is $1,700 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.