Nikon Z50 vs Nikon D750

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z50 Nikon D750
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelZ50D750
      Predecessor ModelNikon D700
      Successor ModelNikon D780
      MSRP$859 (body), $999 (w/16-50mm lens), $1349 (w/16-50 and 50-250mm lenses)$2299.95 / £1799.99 / €2149 (body only), £2249.99 / €2679.00 (body + 24-85mm lens), €2799.00 (body + 24-120mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z50 Nikon D750
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDXFX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm35.9 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels21.51 Megapixel24.93 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.9 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 204,80050 - 51,200
      Photo Nikon Z50 Nikon D750
      ProcessorEXPEED 6EXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37126016 x 4016
      Other ResolutionsFX: 4512 x 3008, 3008 x 2008, 1.2x crop: 5008 x 3336, 3752 x 2504, DX: 3936 x 2624, 2944 x 1968, 1968 x 1312
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2-9 exposures in 1, 2, or 3EV increments
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Can be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon Z50 Nikon D750
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV-3 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points20951
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points15
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark III screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon Z50 Nikon D750
      Lens MountNikon ZNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon Z50 Nikon D750
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z50 Nikon D750
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.02x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.68x0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +3-3 to +1
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Nikon Z50 Nikon D750
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps6.5 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 20.9 MP
      Up to 5 fps at 20.9 MP
      Up to 4 fps at 20.9 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Up to 6.5 fps
      Flash Nikon Z50 Nikon D750
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFill flash
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Auto
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Auto slow sync
      Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Flash off
      Auto
      Auto FP high-speed sync
      auto w/redeye reduction
      auto slow sync
      auto slow sync w/redeye reduction
      fill flash
      rear-curtain sync
      rear-curtain w/slow sync
      redeye reduction
      redeye reduction w/slow sync
      slow sync
      off
      Flash Range7.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 5 frames in steps of 2 or 3 EV
      2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot meteringTTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z50 Nikon D750
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +17 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
      DXO Nikon Z50 Nikon D750
      DxO Low Light ISO2956
      DxO Color Depth24.8
      DxO Dynamic Range14.5
      DxO Overall Score93
      Video Nikon Z50 Nikon D750
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      MOV
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      H.264/MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p
      HDMI
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 @ 29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      Terminals Nikon Z50 Nikon D750
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Output1 x Mini-USB 8-Pin (USB 2.0) Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z50 Nikon D750
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via smartphone Wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon Z50 Nikon D750
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Z50 Nikon D750
      Dimensions127 x 94 x 60 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.36")141 x 113 x 78 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.07")
      Weight (inc. batteries)450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.9 x 7.1 x 5.3"12.3 x 9.3 x 6.1"
      Package Weight2.2 lb3.48 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z50 Nikon D750
      Battery PackEN-EL25EN-EL15
      Battery Life320 shots1230 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon Z50 Nikon D750
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D)Image sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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