Nikon
D750
Beloved 24MP full-frame DSLR with tilt screen and excellent value on the used market.
$2,299
Released Sep 2014
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Released Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 10.2 years newer.
Wins
D750
Wins
Alpha 1 II
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 0 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 51)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 6.5 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 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)
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
D750 is 5mm thinner than Alpha 1 II but it is also 4mm wider and 16mm taller.
D750 is 7 g heavier than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 78mm D750 · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
D750
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D750
Nikon F
270+
native lenses available
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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 520 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
759 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
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, D750 or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II 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 Alpha 1 II?
D750 is 24.3 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D750 and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
D750 does not have IBIS, while alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D750 or the Alpha 1 II?
D750 reaches 6.5 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D750 and Alpha 1 II?
D750 weighs 750 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Alpha 1 II is 7 g lighter.
Do the D750 and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
D750: Full HD. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the D750 and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
D750: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,230 shots (CIPA) for the D750 and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the D750 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D750 launched at $2,299 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The D750 is $4,200 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Sony press materials.