Nikon D780 vs Nikon D810
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Nikon D780 vs Nikon D810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
- Revealed January 2020
- Previous Model is Nikon D750
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Revealed June 2014
- Older Model is Nikon D800
- Updated by Nikon D850
Nikon D780 vs Nikon D810 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon D780 and Nikon D810, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and D810 (36MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Full frame).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe D780 was manufactured 5 years later than the D810 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D780 matches up vs the D810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D780 vs Nikon D810 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D780 & Nikon D810. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D780 Gallery & Nikon D810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Nikon D810
D780 | D810 | |||
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Revealed | January 2020 | June 2014 | Fresher by 68 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 2359k | 1229k | Crisper screen (+1130k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Nikon D780
D810 | D780 |
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Common features in the Nikon D780 and Nikon D810
D780 | D810 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3.2" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon D780 vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D780 provides outer dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) whilst the Nikon D810 has measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).
Look at the Nikon D780 and Nikon D810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the D780 versus the D810.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D780 and D810 is 57 and 54 respectively.
Nikon D780 vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D780 and D810.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon D810 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher D780 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Nikon D780 vs Nikon D810 Specifications
Nikon D780 | Nikon D810 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D780 | Nikon D810 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2020-01-07 | 2014-06-26 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | EXPEED 4 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 51 |
Cross focus points | 15 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 309 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,359k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD (WRGB) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 900 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 840 grams (1.85 pounds) | 980 grams (2.16 pounds) |
Physical 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 Overall score | not tested | 97 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2853 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 2260 shots | 1200 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15b | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) |
Card slots | 2 | 2 |
Launch pricing | $2,297 | $1,999 |