Nikon Df vs Nikon D750

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Nikon Df vs Nikon D750

35mm 860.4mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Nikon Df Review.
How does it shoot? Nikon Df in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon Df conclusion.

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.
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Compare Nikon D750 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D750 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Nikon D780
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Differences

Nikon Df advantages over Nikon D750

Bigger pixels
~ 7.31 vs 5.97 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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.
Df test data on DxO Mark D750 test data on DxO Mark

3,279 vs 2,956 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Lighter weight
983g vs 1550g
Lighter weight
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 40 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
29 vs 14 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon D750 advantages over Nikon Df

Less expensive
$2200 vs $2997
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More dynamic range

More dynamic range

Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
D750 test data on DxO Mark Df test data on DxO Mark

14.5 vs 13.1 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
More telephoto lens reach
120 mm vs 50 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More cross-type AF points
15 vs 9
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
24.3 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
More AF points
51 vs 39
More AF points improve autofocus
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 50 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
6.6 fps vs 5.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.6 fps vs 5.4 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Pentaprism viewfinder
Both provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
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
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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Kit with 24-120mm Lens

Review Excerpt

Same sensor and processor as professional D4; Great image quality; Arguably the best available-light shooter in its class; Handsome, retro styling; Weather-sealed design; Big, clear full-frame viewfinder; Excellent battery life
Expensive; Bulky, yet handgrip is quite modest; Some controls are clumsy; Plastic body panels don't gel with retro aesthetic; Autofocus isn't in the same league as image quality; No AF assist lamp; No movie capture; No portrait grip; Single card slot
Read our Nikon Df Review

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

The Competition

Compared to Canon 5D Mark III

Nikon Df

Canon 5D Mark III

$2747
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher effective ISO

$2139
35mm

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

Compare Nikon Df vs Canon 5D Mark III

Nikon D750

Canon 5D Mark III

$1698
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$2139
35mm

More cross-type AF points
Less shutter lag

Compare Nikon D750 vs Canon 5D Mark III

Compared to Sony A99

Nikon Df

Sony A99

$2747
35mm

Lens selection
Bigger pixels

$1998
35mm

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Df vs Sony A99

Nikon D750

Sony A99

$1698
35mm

Lens selection
Fast startup

$1998
35mm

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D750 vs Sony A99

Compared to Nikon D600

Nikon Df

Nikon D600

$2747
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher effective ISO

$1900
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Nikon Df vs Nikon D600

Nikon D750

Nikon D600

$1698
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1900
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Nikon D750 vs Nikon D600

Compared to Canon 6D

Nikon Df

Canon 6D

$2747
35mm

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

$1699
35mm

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon Df vs Canon 6D

Nikon D750

Canon 6D

$1698
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Higher effective ISO

$1699
35mm

Built-in GPS
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Nikon D750 vs Canon 6D

Compared to Nikon D610

Nikon Df

Nikon D610

$2747
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher effective ISO

$1271
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Nikon Df vs Nikon D610

Nikon D750

Nikon D610

$1698
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1271
35mm

Fast startup

Compare Nikon D750 vs Nikon D610

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