Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R II

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Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R II

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

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D750 conclusion.

35mm 861.6mm²
42.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Nikon D780
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Succeeded by the Sony A7R III
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Differences

Nikon D750 advantages over Sony A7R II

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Bigger pixels
~ 5.97 vs 4.51 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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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 340 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
6.6 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
40 vs 23 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.6 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Sony A7R II advantages over Nikon D750

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$1798* vs $2200
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
A7R II test data on DxO Mark D750 test data on DxO Mark

3,434 vs 2,956 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
More viewfinder magnification
0.78x vs 0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
42.4 vs 24.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger RAW buffer
23 vs 14 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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
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
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos

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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

Superb image quality; Very high resolution; Surprisingly good high ISO performance; Fast autofocus; Compact, comfortable body with lots of customization potential; Bright, roomy and clear viewfinder; Tilting LCD display; Five-axis stabilization; Intuitive Wi-Fi / NFC connectivity
Movie button is poorly located; No touch screen; Not as fast to start up or shoot photos as a similarly-priced SLR; Rather slow buffer clearing; No built-in flash; Single card slot; Not weather-sealed to the same degree as some rivals
Read our Sony A7R II Review

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 A7R II

Nikon D600

$2348
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1900
35mm

Lens selection
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R II vs Nikon D600

Compared to Canon 6D

Nikon D750

Canon 6D

$1700
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Higher effective ISO

$1499
35mm

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon D750 vs Canon 6D

Sony A7R II

Canon 6D

$2348
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1499
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A7R II vs Canon 6D

Compared to Nikon D610

Nikon D750

Nikon D610

$1700
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1196
35mm

Fast startup

Compare Nikon D750 vs Nikon D610

Sony A7R II

Nikon D610

$2348
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1196
35mm

Lens selection
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R II vs Nikon D610

Compared to Sony A9

Nikon D750

Sony A9

$1700
35mm

Less expensive
Lens selection

$2997
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D750 vs Sony A9

Sony A7R II

Sony A9

$2348
35mm

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$2997
35mm

Bigger pixels
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A7R II vs Sony A9

Compared to Sony A7R III

Nikon D750

Sony A7R III

$1700
35mm

Lens selection
Bigger pixels

$2151
35mm

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Nikon D750 vs Sony A7R III

Sony A7R II

Sony A7R III

$2348
35mm

In-camera panoramas

$2151
35mm

Touchscreen
High resolution composite

Compare Sony A7R II vs Sony A7R III

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