Nikon
D750
Beloved 24MP full-frame DSLR with tilt screen and excellent value on the used market.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Sep 2014
Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Z9 is 7.2 years newer.
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Wins
D750
Wins
Z9
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD750 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6.5 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 6.5 fps)
- BZ9 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 51)
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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Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1160 g (2.56 lb / 40.92 oz)
D750 is 9mm narrower, 37mm shorter, and 13mm thinner than Z9.
D750 is 410 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 78mm D750 · 91mm Z9
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
Z9
149 × 150 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
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D750
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D750
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Z9
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
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 140.5, 113, 78
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AA filter
Only D750 supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
1230 shots vs 740 shots — higher is better
Weight
750 g vs 1160 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Z9
AF low-light limit
-8.5 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
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 6.5 fps — 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
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, D750 or Z9?
Z9 scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for D750 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the D750 and Z9?
D750 is 24.3 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D750 and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
D750 does not have IBIS, while Z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D750 or the Z9?
D750 reaches 6.5 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D750 and Z9?
D750 weighs 750 g and Z9 weighs 1160 g, so the D750 is 410 g lighter.
Do the D750 and Z9 record 4K video?
D750: 1920 x 1080. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the D750 and Z9 weather sealed?
D750: Yes. Z9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,230 shots (CIPA) for the D750 and 740 shots for the Z9, giving the D750 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D750 launched at $2,299 and Z9 at $5,499. The D750 is $3,200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.