Nikon
D750
Beloved 24MP full-frame DSLR with tilt screen and excellent value on the used market.
$2,299
Released Sep 2014
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
D750
Wins
Zf
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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
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 lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Zf
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
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 filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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)
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
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.