Nikon D750 vs Sony A6400

Cameras
Compare Cameras
Nikon D750 vs Sony A6400

Leave Feedback

35mm 861.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Nikon D750 Review.
How does it shoot? Nikon D750 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the D750.
Compare Nikon D750 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D750 conclusion.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

Go in depth with our full Sony A6400 Review.
How does it shoot? Sony A6400 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the A6400.

Succeeded by the Nikon D780
Compare D750 vs D780
Compare Nikon D780 vs Sony A6400

Buy From

Differences

Nikon D750 advantages over Sony A6400

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.97 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 1.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1230 vs 410 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
120 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

Sony A6400 advantages over Nikon D750

Less expensive
$848 vs $2200
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
59 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Newer
6 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
519g vs 1550g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.21 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 6.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
87 vs 40 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.1 fps vs 6.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
42 vs 14 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos

User reviews

Amazon
Adorama
Read D750 User Reviews

Amazon
Adorama
Read A6400 User Reviews

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Nikon D750

Body Only

Body Only
Kit with 24-120mm Lens

All D750 Deals

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Sony A6400

Body Only (Black)

Body Only (Black)
Kit with 16-50mm OSS lens
Kit with 18-135mm OSS lens

All A6400 Deals

Review Excerpt

Outstanding image quality with great dynamic range and high ISO performance; Class-leading burst rate; Very good 51-pt AF system; AF system works in very low light; Deep, comfortable handgrip; Articulated LCD monitor; Excellent battery life; Uncompressed 4:2:2 HDMI video output; Built-in Wi-Fi.
Buffer fills quickly with 14-bit RAW; Sluggish Live View AF; Shutter speed tops out at 1/4000s; OVF coverage closer to 97%; Weak low-pass filter is great for detail but higher risk of moire.
Read our Nikon D750 Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony A6400, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sony A6400 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D600

Nikon D750

Nikon D600

$1700
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1900
35mm

Fast startup

Compare Nikon D750 vs Nikon D600

Sony A6400

Nikon D600

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1900
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Sony A6400 vs Nikon D600

Compared to Canon 6D

Nikon D750

Canon 6D

$1700
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Higher effective ISO

$1699
35mm

Built-in GPS
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Nikon D750 vs Canon 6D

Sony A6400

Canon 6D

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1699
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Sony A6400 vs Canon 6D

Compared to Nikon D610

Nikon D750

Nikon D610

$1700
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1198
35mm

Fast startup

Compare Nikon D750 vs Nikon D610

Sony A6400

Nikon D610

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1198
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Sony A6400 vs Nikon D610

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Nikon D750

Fujifilm X-T100

$1700
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D750 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-T100

$798
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6400 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Compared to Sony A6100

Nikon D750

Sony A6100

$1700
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$648
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D750 vs Sony A6100

Sony A6400

Sony A6100

$798
APS-C

Higher extended ISO

$648
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony A6400 vs Sony A6100

Compare Other Cameras?