Nikon Z f vs Nikon D750

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z f and Nikon D750. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon Z f were released 2023 and Nikon D750 was released 2014. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon Z f 2023
Nikon D750 2014

Type of camera

Nikon Z f is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D750 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Nikon FX") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Since both cameras have a Full frame sensor there will be no crop factor.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon Z f 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Nikon D750 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Nikon Z f has a 25 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D750 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Nikon Z f 25 MP
24385536 pixels
6048 x 4032
Nikon D750 24 MP
24160256 pixels
6016 x 4016

Nikon Z f has a 1 % larger resolution than Nikon D750. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon Z f has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D750. Nikon Z f has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 204800 while Nikon D750 has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon Z f 50-204800
Nikon D750 100-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z f
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D750

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon Z f can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds and Nikon D750 can shoot up to 6,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon Z f 14
Nikon D750 6,5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Nikon Z f and Nikon D750 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D750 weighs 750 gr (equal to 1.65 lb) which is 6% heavier than Nikon Z f and its 710 gr (or 1.57 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon Z f 710 gr
1.57 lb
Nikon D750 750 gr
1.65 lb

Nikon Z f vs Nikon D750 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon Z f and Nikon D750, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Nikon Z f
Nikon D750
Name Nikon Z f Nikon D750
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z f
Nikon D750
Release Year 2023 2014
Release Date 2023-09-20 2014-09-12
MSRP 1999 USD 2299 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon Z f
Nikon D750
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Nikon Z f
Nikon D750
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6048 x 4032 pixels 6016 x 4016 pixels
Megapixels 25 MP 24 MP
Image Processor EXPEED 4
Image
Nikon Z f
Nikon D750
ISO Range 50 - 204800 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 8 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 8 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Nikon Z f
Nikon D750
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 273 51
Lens Mount Nikon Z

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier FX (Full frame)
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
FX (Full frame)
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Nikon Z f
Nikon D750
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.2” 3,2”
Screen dots 2100000 1229000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type N/A TFT-LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8× 0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Nikon Z f
Nikon D750
Frames per second 14 fps 6,5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Partial
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon Z f
Nikon D750
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
H.265
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Nikon Z f
Nikon D750
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Nikon Z f
Nikon D750
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n/a/ac)
Yes
Built-in
Remote Control No Yes (Wired or wireless)
GPS No Yes
Optional through GP-1/GP-1A
Body & Dimensions
Nikon Z f
Nikon D750
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details EN-EL15c
EN-EL15 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 380 shots 1230 shots
Width 144 mm 141 mm
Height 103 mm 113 mm
Depth 49 mm 78 mm
Weight 710 gram 750 gram