Upgrade Guide
Nikon D750→Nikon D810
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the D750. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the D810
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Resolution36MP vs 24MP (+12MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | D750 | D810 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.1 | ||
| Street | -0.5 | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.1 | ||
| Documentary | -0.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.3 | ||
| Landscape | +0.1 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.2 | ||
| Casual | -0.3 | ||
| Food | -0.6 | ||
| Macro | -0.3 | ||
| Architecture | +0.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.5 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | D750 | D810 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £330 | £348 | |
| Released | 2014 | 2014 | |
| Sensor | 24.3MP full-frame CMOS | 36.3MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 36MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | Full HD 1080p/60 | |
| Autofocus | 51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type, EV -3) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view | 51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps | 5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~1230 shots (CIPA) | ~1200 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 840g (with battery) | 980g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.2" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | |
| Mount | Nikon F mount | Nikon F mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots | Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD |
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