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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

Zf

Retro-styled 24.5MP full-frame mirrorless with classic dials, EXPEED 7 AF, 8-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p video.

$2,049

Released Sep 2023

Zf is 9 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

D750

TravelLandscape

Wins

10categories

Zf

PortraitSports & Action

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

D750 wins 0 categories·Zf wins 5 categories
  • BZf has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 0 fps)
  • BZf has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BZf has higher AF points / zones (273 vs 51)
  • BZf has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 12,800)
  • BZf has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 6.5 fps)

Key specs at a glance

D750Zf
Resolution24.3 MP24.5 MP
SensorFull FrameFull Frame
ISO max12,80064,000
Burst6.5 fps30 fps
IBISNo8-stop
Weight750 g630 g
Battery1230 shots380 shots
4K60 fps

Size and weight, to scale

D750

141 × 113 × 78 mm

750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)

Zf

144 × 103 × 49 mm

630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)

D750 is 4mm narrower than Zf but it is also 10mm taller and 29mm thicker.

D750 is 120 g heavier than Zf.

Depth (front-to-back): 78mm D750 · 49mm Zf

Sensor size, to scale

D750

35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame

862 mm² area

Zf

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

Zf

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 caseD750Zf
Portrait
4.5Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
1.5Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
1.0Limited
6.0Good✓ wins
Landscape
6.0Good
7.0Good✓ wins
Travel
6.5Good
7.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
1.5Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
1.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

D750

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264/AVC

  • 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

Reasons to choose

Zf

  • AF low-light limit

    -10 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Birds, Dogs…

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265/HEVC 8-bit, H.265/HEVC 10-bit, H.264/AVC 8-bit

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 144, 103, 49

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II, MicroSD UHS-I

  • 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

Zf

Pros

  • Beautiful retro design
  • 273-point hybrid AF
  • 8-stop IBIS
  • Fully articulated touchscreen

Cons

  • No grip extension standard
  • Mixed SD + MicroSD card slots
  • 24.5MP only

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Full specifications

= category winner

D750
Zf
Resolution
24.3 MP
24.5 MP+1%
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
Full Frame BSI-CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 24.0 mm
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
D750
Zf
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
Zf
Burst (mechanical)
6.5 fps
14 fps2.2× more
Burst (electronic)
6.5 fps
30 fps4.6× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
D750
Zf
Max resolution
Full HD
4K UHD
4K max frame rate
0 fps
60 fps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
N-Log / HLG
Codecs
H.264/AVC
H.265/HEVC 8-bit, H.265/HEVC 10-bit, H.264/AVC 8-bit
D750
Zf
Weight
750 g
630 g−120 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
140.5 × 113 × 78 mm
144 × 103 × 49 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, D750 or Zf?

Zf scores 7.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for D750 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the D750 and Zf?

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

Do the D750 and Zf have in-body image stabilization?

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

Which shoots faster bursts — the D750 or the Zf?

D750 reaches 6.5 fps electronic. Zf reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the D750 and Zf?

D750 weighs 750 g and Zf weighs 630 g, so the Zf is 120 g lighter.

Do the D750 and Zf record 4K video?

D750: Full HD. Zf: 4K up to 60p.

Are the D750 and Zf weather sealed?

D750: Yes. Zf: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

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

How much does each cost?

D750 launched at $2,299 and Zf at $2,049. The Zf is $250 less.

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