Nikon D780 vs Nikon D800E
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Nikon D780 vs Nikon D800E Key Specs
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- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
- Launched January 2020
- Replaced the Nikon D750
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- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Released June 2012
- Replaced the Nikon D700
Nikon D780 vs Nikon D800E Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Nikon D780 versus Nikon D800E, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and D800E (36MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe D780 was introduced 7 years later than the D800E and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the D780 matches up vs the D800E in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D780 vs Nikon D800E Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D780 and Nikon D800E. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D780 Gallery and Nikon D800E Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Nikon D800E
D780 | D800E | |||
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Released | January 2020 | June 2012 | Fresher by 93 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 2359k | 921k | Sharper display (+1438k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Nikon D780
D800E | D780 |
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Common features in the Nikon D780 and Nikon D800E
D780 | D800E | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3.2" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Nikon D780 vs Nikon D800E Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D780 features outer measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) and the Nikon D800E has measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D780 versus Nikon D800E in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the D780 and the D800E.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D780 and D800E is 57 and 54 respectively.
Nikon D780 vs Nikon D800E Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D780 and D800E.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D800E to give more detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger D780 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon D780 vs Nikon D800E Specifications
Nikon D780 | Nikon D800E | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D780 | Nikon D800E |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2020-01-07 | 2012-06-11 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | Expeed 3 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 51 |
Cross focus points | 15 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 309 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 900 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 840g (1.85 lb) | 900g (1.98 lb) |
Dimensions | 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2979 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 2260 images | 900 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15b | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant |
Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Cost at launch | $2,297 | $2,389 |