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Nikon D780 vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
57
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon D780 front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84

Nikon D780 vs Nikon Z7 II Key Specs

Nikon D780
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released January 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon D750
Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
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Nikon D780 vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon D780 vs Nikon Z7 II, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and Z7 II (46MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The D780 was unveiled 9 months prior to the Z7 II so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D780 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D780 scores versus the Z7 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Nikon Z7 II

 D780 Z7 II 
Display resolution2359k2100kSharper display (+259k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Nikon D780

 Z7 II D780 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2020More recent by 9 months

Common features in the Nikon D780 and Nikon Z7 II

 D780 Z7 II 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon D780 vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D780 offers outside measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 II has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D780 vs Nikon Z7 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D780 versus the Z7 II.

Nikon D780 vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D780 and Z7 II is 57 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D780 vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D780 vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D780 and Z7 II.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon Z7 II to give extra detail having an extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older D780 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D780 vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D780 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D780 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D780 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography details
85
focusing manually
megapixel count great (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
88
manual focus
high resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D780 Street photography factors
Nikon Z7 II Street photography factors
71
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D780 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (2,260 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D780
Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
71
great battery pack (2,260 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
72
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
high resolution (46MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D780 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery pack (2,260 CIPA)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
88
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D780
Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
32
touchscreen capability
features face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon D780 vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D780 and Nikon Z7 II
 Nikon D780Nikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D780 Nikon Z7 Mark II
Class Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-01-07 2020-10-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 51 493
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 309 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 2,359k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.8x
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 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 840 grams (1.85 lbs) 705 grams (1.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 2260 photos 420 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15b -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Card slots 2 2
Pricing at release $2,297 $2,997