Nikon
D750
Beloved 24MP full-frame DSLR with tilt screen and excellent value on the used market.
$2,299
Released Sep 2014
Sony
Alpha 7R VI
66.8MP fully-stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's new BIONZ XR2 engine.
$4,499
Released Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 11.8 years newer.
Wins
D750
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 0 fps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 51)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 6.5 fps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 24.3 MP)
- BAlpha 7R VI 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 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
D750 is 5mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI but it is also 8mm wider and 16mm taller.
D750 is 37 g heavier than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 78mm D750 · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D750
141 × 113 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
D750
141 × 78 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D750
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D750
Nikon F
270+
native lenses available
Alpha 7R VI
✓ 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 600 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only D750 supports it
Weather sealing
Only D750 supports it
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
AF low-light limit
-6 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…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
AF points / zones
759 vs 51 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 6.5 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
Alpha 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP fully-stacked Exmor RS sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓8.5-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, D750 or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 8.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for D750 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the D750 and Alpha 7R VI?
D750 is 24.3 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D750 and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
D750 does not have IBIS, while alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D750 or the Alpha 7R VI?
D750 reaches 6.5 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D750 and Alpha 7R VI?
D750 weighs 750 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Alpha 7R VI is 37 g lighter.
Do the D750 and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
D750: Full HD. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the D750 and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
D750: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,230 shots (CIPA) for the D750 and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the D750 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D750 launched at $2,299 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The D750 is $2,200 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Sony press materials.