Nikon D780

Nikon D780

Nikon D780

Camera summary

The Nikon D780, made by Nikon, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on Jan. 7, 2020. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 204800. Well, that's what I call a night vision camera, its ISO will allow you to work practically in conditions were light is poor, practically darkness, way to go, especially if you enjoy night photography.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
3.6 out of 5 stars
Physical
2.4 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.9 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon D750, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Nikon D750

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 25 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 51 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

3840 x 2160

Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

EN-EL15b

The battery of this camera can last up to 2260 shots per charge with the included EN-EL15b battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points 15
Number of focus points 51

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB
Wireless connectivity Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Jan. 7, 2020
Body type Mid-size SLR
brand Nikon
msrp $1,596.95
model Nikon D780
predecessor model Nikon D750

Lense

Focal length multiplier
Lens mount Nikon F
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 316

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes
Storage slots 2
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes no built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash
Image stabilization
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 7.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/8000s
Minimum shutter speed 900
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 2260 shots
Battery model EN-EL15b
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 144 x 116 x 76mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 840 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution -
Screen size -
Screen type Tilting
Touch screen
Yes

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 204800
Max image resolution 6048 x 4024
Max native ISO 51200
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9 mm
Sensor resolution 25
Sensor size Full frame
Sensor type BSI-CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
Yes
Max video resolution 3840 x 2160
Microphone port
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264
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

Viewfinder

viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder