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Nikon D780 vs Sony A7c

Portability
57
Imaging
75
Features
89
Overall
80
Nikon D780 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Nikon D780 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Nikon D780
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon D750
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Introduced September 2020
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Nikon D780 vs Sony A7c Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon D780 versus Sony A7c, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D780 (25MP) and the A7c (24MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The D780 was announced 8 months before the A7c which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D780 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D780 matches up against the A7c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Sony A7c

 D780 A7c 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2359k922kClearer display (+1437k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Nikon D780

 A7c D780 
IntroducedSeptember 2020January 2020More recent by 8 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon D780 and Sony A7c

 D780 A7c 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon D780 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D780 provides outside measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the D780 versus the A7c.

Nikon D780 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D780 and A7c is 57 and 78 respectively.

Nikon D780 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Nikon D780 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D780 and A7c.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D780 to resolve extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older D780 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D780 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Nikon D780 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D780 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D780 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7c Portrait photography advice
85
focusing manually
high MP (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
78
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Nikon D780 Street photography factors
Sony A7c Street photography factors
71
screen tilts
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D780 Sports photography information
Sony A7c Sports photography information
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (2,260 per charge)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
88
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (740 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D780 Travel photography information
Sony A7c Travel photography information
71
great battery life (2,260 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
high MP (25MP)
display is not selfie friendly
86
better than average battery pack (740 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D780 Landscape photography details
Sony A7c Landscape photography details
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
high MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (2,260 per charge)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
88
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D780 Vlogging advice
Sony A7c Vlogging advice
32
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
86
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
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Nikon D780 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D780 and Sony A7c
 Nikon D780Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D780 Sony Alpha A7c
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-01-07 2020-09-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 51 693
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony E
Amount of lenses 309 122
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,359 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 840 gr (1.85 lbs) 509 gr (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 images 740 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15b NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two One
Price at release $2,297 $1,800