Nikon D780 vs Nikon Z8

The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon D780 vs Nikon Z8, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are built by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and Z8 (46MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The D780 was introduced 4 years earlier than the Z8 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D780 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D780 grades against the Z8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D780 and Nikon Z8. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D780 Gallery and Nikon Z8 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon D780 has got exterior dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) and the Nikon Z8 has specifications of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D780 vs the Z8.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D780 and Z8 is 57 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D780 and Z8.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon Z8 to result in more detail using its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged D780 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.