Nikon D780 vs Nikon D750

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D780 and Nikon D750. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon D780

Nikon D750

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon D780 were released 2020 and Nikon D750 was released 2014. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon D780	2020
Nikon D750	2014

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

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 D780	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 D780 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 D780	25 MP 24337152 pixels 6048 x 4024
Nikon D750	24 MP 24160256 pixels 6016 x 4016

Nikon D780 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 D780 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D750. Nikon D780 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Nikon D750 has 100 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon D780	100-51200
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 D780
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 D780 can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds and Nikon D750 can shoot up to 6,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D780	12
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 D780 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 D780 weighs 840 gr (equal to 1.85 lb) which is 12% heavier than Nikon D750 and its 750 gr (or 1.65 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon D780	840 gr 1.85 lb
Nikon D750	750 gr 1.65 lb