Nikon D5 vs Nikon D780

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon D5 and Nikon D780, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D5 (21MP) and the D780 (25MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The D5 was introduced 5 years before the D780 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D5 being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D780 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the D5 matches up versus the D780 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D5 & Nikon D780. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D5 Gallery & Nikon D780 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D5 has physical dimensions of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) while the Nikon D780 has sizing of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D5 against the D780.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5 and D780 is 50 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5 and D780.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon D780 to show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older D5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.