Nikon
D750
Beloved 24MP full-frame DSLR with tilt screen and excellent value on the used market.
$2,299
Released Sep 2014
Nikon
ZR
Compact Nikon RED full-frame 6K cinema camera with R3D NE RAW, 32-bit float audio, 7.5-stop VR, and Z mount.
$2,199
Released Sep 2025
ZR is 11 years newer.
Wins
D750
Wins
ZR
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD750 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6.5 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZR has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZR has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 6.5 fps)
- BZR has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
D750
141 × 113 × 78 mm
750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)
ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
D750 is 7mm wider, 33mm taller, and 29mm thicker than ZR.
D750 is 120 g heavier than ZR.
Depth (front-to-back): 78mm D750 · 49mm ZR
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D750
141 × 113 mm
ZR
134 × 81 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
D750
141 × 78 mm
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D750
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
ZR
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D750
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
ZR
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/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 140.5, 113, 78
Card types
Adds SD, SD
Reasons to choose
ZR
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.5, 49
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, MicroSD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 6.5 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — 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
ZR
Pros
- ✓6K/60p R3D NE RAW
- ✓32-bit float audio
- ✓7.5-stop stabilization
- ✓Compact 535g cinema body
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Cinema-first ergonomics
- –Single CFexpress plus MicroSD workflow
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, D750 or ZR?
ZR scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for D750 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the D750 and ZR?
D750 is 24.3 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the ZR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D750 and ZR have in-body image stabilization?
D750 does not have IBIS, while zR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D750 or the ZR?
D750 reaches 6.5 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D750 and ZR?
D750 weighs 750 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the ZR is 120 g lighter.
Do the D750 and ZR record 4K video?
D750: Full HD. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the D750 and ZR weather sealed?
D750: Yes. ZR: Yes.
How much does each cost?
D750 launched at $2,299 and ZR at $2,199. The ZR is $100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.