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Nikon D750 Review

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  • Nikon D750

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    Main Features

    • 24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 12800( expands to 50-51200)
    • 3.2 Tilting Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
    • 6.5 fps continuous shooting
    • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 840g. 141 x 113 x 78 mm
    • Weather Sealed Body
    • Replaced Nikon D700
    • Replaced by Nikon D780
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    Nikon D750 Overview

    First introduced in September 2014 , Nikon D750 is a 24.0MP Advanced DSLR camera with a Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, Tilting screen and Nikon F lens mount. Nikon replaced the older Nikon D700 with this model and later D750 was replaced with Nikon D780. Follow the links to compare these cameras in detail:
    Compare Nikon D750 vs Nikon D700
    Compare Nikon D750 vs Nikon D780

    Nikon D750 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Video
    9. Other Features
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Nikon D750 is a member of Nikon's D7xx series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

    Nikon D7xx Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Nikon D780
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    2020 25.0MP - Full frame 7.0 fps 144 x 116 x 76mm 840g
    Nikon D750
    2014 24.0MP - Full frame 6.5 fps 141 x 113 x 78mm 840g
    Nikon D700
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    2008 12.0MP - Full frame 5.0 fps 147 x 123 x 77mm 1074g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series:
    Nikon D780 vs D750 vs D700

    Nikon D750 has an Overall Score of 83/100 and ranked #7 out of 206 in DSLR cameras (Top 10 DSLR), and ranked #35 out of 1220 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Nikon D750 Physical Specs
    Nikon D750 weighs 840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz) and has external dimensions of 141 x 113 x 78 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.07″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR type cameras is 774g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 78mm, it also has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Nikon D750 with the dimensions:

    Nikon D750 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Nikon D750 Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Nikon D750, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Nikon D750 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Nikon D750 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

    Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Nikon D750 with its main competitors:

    Nikon D750 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs D750 Thickness vs D750
    Nikon D750 Camera Nikon D780
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    840g equal weight 76mm 2mm thinner
    Nikon D750 Camera Nikon D610
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    850g 10g heavier 82mm 4mm thicker
    Nikon D750 Camera Nikon D7500
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    720g 120g lighter 73mm 5mm thinner
    Nikon D750 Camera Nikon D810
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    980g 140g heavier 82mm 4mm thicker
    Nikon D750 Camera Nikon D850
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    1015g 175g heavier 79mm 1mm thicker
    Nikon D750 Camera Canon 6D MII
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    765g 75g lighter 75mm 3mm thinner
    Nikon D750 Camera Nikon Z5
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    675g 165g lighter 70mm 8mm thinner
    Nikon D750 Camera Nikon D500
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    860g 20g heavier 81mm 3mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Nikon D750 has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Nikon D750 will serve you well. If you attach one of these Nikon D750 weather Sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.

    Nikon D750 Sensor and Photography Features

    Nikon D750 has a 24.0MP Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Expeed 4 processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 6016 x 4016 pixels with aspect ratios of and 3:2. D750 has a native ISO range of 100 - 12800 which can be boosted to 50-51200 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Nikon D750 is not the highest resolution Full frame camera. Sony A7R IV with its 61.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R IV or take a look at Highest resolution DSLR cameras list.

    Nikon D750 DxOMark Sensor Scores

    DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. Nikon D750 sensor has been tested by DxO Mark and got an overall score of 93 for its image quality. You can find the details of their analysis of Nikon D750 here.

    Let's look at how the size of the Nikon D750's Full frame sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Nikon D750 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Nikon D750 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Nikon D750 Lens Mount and Lenses

    Nikon D750 has a Nikon F lens mount and currently there are 309 native lenses available for this mount. Besides providing one of the largest selection of lenses, Nikon F mount also has backward compatibility which means that you can use F mount lenses even dating from 1960s. It is also well supported by the lenses form third-party manufacturers.

    Nikon D750 doesn't have a sensor based image stabilization system but 70 of these lenses already comes with Optical Image Stabilization. There are also 71 lenses with weather sealing for D750 that you can couple with its weather sealed body.

    Here are some of the most popular Nikon D750 Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Nikon F Mount Lenses for Nikon D750
    Model Focal Length on D750 Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
    Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6G Lens Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6G
    70-300mm 35mm FF 425gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
    50mm 35mm FF 290gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon AF Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR Lens Nikon AF Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR
    80-400mm 35mm FF 1340gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD Lens Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD
    150-600mm 35mm FF 1951gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.8G Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.8G
    50mm 35mm FF 185gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR
    70-300mm 35mm FF 745gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8G ED Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8G ED
    24-70mm 35mm FF 900gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR
    105mm 35mm FF 720gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

    Check our Nikon D750 Lenses page for more detailed lens search.



    Nikon D750 LCD and Viewfinder

    Nikon D750 has a Tilting 3.2 LCD screen with a resolution of 1,229k dots. The Nikon D750's 3.2 screen is larger than average and its resolution is up to the class standarts.



    Nikon D750 back view and LCD

    D750 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a coverage of 100% and a magnification ratio of 0.7x. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later.

    Nikon D750 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Thanks to the built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity feature, Nikon D750 lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our D750. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect D750 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) port.

    Battery

    Nikon D750 is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 1230 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of DSLR type cameras is 943 shots, Nikon D750 has a good battery life for its class.

    Battery Life Comparison in Advanced DSLR Cameras

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    Nikon D780 with its 2260shots is the model with longest battery life among Advanced DSLR cameras. Check the comparison of Nikon D750 vs Nikon D780 or take a look at Longest Battery Life DSLR cameras list.

    Nikon D750 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Nikon D750 Camera Nikon D780
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    3840 x 2160 2260shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon D750 Camera Nikon D610
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    1920 x 1080 900shots No No No
    Nikon D750 Camera Nikon D7500
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    3840 x 2160 950shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon D750 Camera Nikon D810
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    1920 x 1080 1200shots No No No
    Nikon D750 Camera Nikon D850
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    3840 x 2160 1840shots Yes Yes Yes
    Nikon D750 Camera Canon 6D MII
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    1920 x 1080 1200shots Yes Yes Yes
    Nikon D750 Camera Nikon Z5
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    3840 x 2160 470shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon D750 Camera Nikon D500
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    3840 x 2160 1240shots Yes Yes Yes

    Nikon D750 Video Features

    With Nikon D750, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60p,50p,30p,25p,24p fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Nikon D750 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.
    You can also consider its successor, the Nikon D780 which features 4K video recording.

    D750 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. Nikon D750 also has a port for an external microphone and a headphone port for connecting external headphones which make Nikon D750 a very suitable camera high quality videography.

    Nikon D750 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Nikon D750 can shoot continuously at max speed of 6.5 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

    Flash

    D750 has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

    Focusing

    Nikon D750 features both Contrast Detection and Phase Detection autofocus (AF) systems which ensures speed and accuracy of focusing in most situations. The AF system has 51 focus points and 15 of these sensors are of Cross-type. Cross-type sensors locks focus faster and more accurate compared to single type sensors.

    Nikon D750 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    User Manual
    You can download Nikon D750's User Manual here

    Nikon D750 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Nikon D750 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    Articulating Screen
    Full HD Video
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Face Detection Focusing
    24.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
    12.800 Max ISO
    51 Focus Points
    Large 3.2 Screen
    1.229k dots LCD Resolution
    Autofocus at f8 using 11 focus points
    6.5fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter
    Long Battery Life (1230 shots)
    External Microphone Port
    External Headphone Port
    Environmental Sealing
    Timelapse Recording
    0.7x magnification - Large Viewfinder
    Good Low Light ISO - 2956
    15 Cross Type Focus Points
    2 Storage Slots
    Top LCD Display
    Flash Sync Port
    AF Micro Adjustment (Fine Tune)
    High Shutter Life Expectancy - 150000 cycles
    Remote control with a smartphone
    EV -3 Focus Sensitivity
    Magnesium alloy and Carbon fiber composite body elements
    Compatible with fast UHS-I cards
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    CONs
    No Image Stabilization
    No Touch Screen
    Heavy Body: 840g
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    What type of Photography is Nikon D750 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Nikon D750 in 5 different photography areas.

    Nikon D750 for Portrait Photography

    Nikon D750 has a score of 68 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 DSLR Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon D750 for Portrait Photography

    Nikon D750 for Street Photography

    Nikon D750 has a score of 67 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 DSLR Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Tilting LCD Screen
    Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
    No Image Stabilization
    Large Body

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon D750 for Street Photography

    Nikon D750 for Sports Photography

    Nikon D750 has a score of 86 for Sports Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 6.5fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
    15 Cross Type Focus sensors
    51 Focus Points
    Good Battery Life: 1230 shots
    Good Low Light ISO
    Wireless Connection
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Average Continuous Shooting: 6.5fps
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon D750 for Sports Photography

    Nikon D750 for Daily Photography

    Nikon D750 has a score of 79 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 DSLR Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Environmental Sealings
    Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
    Large Body
    840g
    Body Thickness 78mm

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon D750 for Daily Photography

    Nikon D750 for Landscape Photography

    Nikon D750 has a score of 51 for Landscape Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Landscape Photography list.
    Live-view
    Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
    Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon D750 for Landscape Photography
    Nikon D750 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Nikon D750 compares with other DSLR cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Nikon D750 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Nikon D750

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Nikon D750 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Nikon Z5
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    Nikon D750 Alternatives in Mirrorless Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Nikon D750 with Mirrorless Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked Mirrorless cameras in Nikon D750's price range.

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    Nikon Z5
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon D750
    Does the Nikon D750 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Nikon D750 have RAW support?
    Does the Nikon D750 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Nikon D750 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Nikon D750?
    What is the Sensor Size of Nikon D750?
    is the Nikon D750 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Nikon D750 have Touch Screen?
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    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Nikon D750?
    What is the Weight of Nikon D750?
    What are the Dimensions of Nikon D750?
    Nikon D750 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Nikon
    Model Nikon D750
    Announced 2014-09-12
    Body Type Mid-size SLR
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount Nikon F
    Number of Lenses 309
    Focal Length Multiplier 1x
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Tilting
    Screen Size 3.2
    Screen Resolution 1,229k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.7x
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 30s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Continuous Shooting 6.5 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
    Max Flash Sync 1/200s
    Flash Modes Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score 93
    DxO Color Depth 24.8
    DxO Dynamic Range 14.5
    DxO Low Light ISO 2956
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size Full frame
    Sensor Dimensions 35.9 x 24 mm
    Sensor Area 861.60mm2
    Sensor Resolution 24 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 6016 x 4016
    Max Native ISO 12,800
    Max Boosted ISO 51200
    Min Native ISO 100
    Min Boosted ISO 50
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 51
    Number of Cross Focus Points 15
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 840g
    Physical Dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm
    Battery Life 1230 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model EN-EL15
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS Optional
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots)
    Storage Slots 2


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