Nikon Z8 vs Nikon D750

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z8 and Nikon D750. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon Z8

Nikon D750

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon Z8 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 Z8	2023
Nikon D750	2014

Type of camera

Nikon Z8 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 Z8	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 Z8 has a 46 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 Z8	46 MP 45441024 pixels 8256 x 5504
Nikon D750	24 MP 24160256 pixels 6016 x 4016

Nikon Z8 has a 88 % 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 Z8 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D750. Nikon Z8 has an ISO range that stretches from 32 to 102400 while Nikon D750 has 100 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon Z8	32-102400
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 Z8
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 Z8 can shoot up to 30 pictures per seconds and Nikon D750 can shoot up to 6,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon Z8	30
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 Z8 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 Z8 weighs 910 gr (equal to 2.01 lb) which is 21% heavier than Nikon D750 and its 750 gr (or 1.65 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon Z8	910 gr 2.01 lb
Nikon D750	750 gr 1.65 lb