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Nikon D780 vs Nikon D850
Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.
The 3 biggest published differences
- Resolution (MP): the D780 leads at 24.5 million effective pixels vs the D850's 45.7.
- Battery life (CIPA): the D780 leads at 2260 shots per charge vs the D850's 1840 shots (CIPA).
- Weight (body): the D780 leads at 840 g vs the D850's 915 g.
 D780 Nikon F |  D850 Nikon F | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | FX-format, 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm | FX, 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Released | —, not published | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | Single-lens reflex digital camera with image sensor cleaning and dust-reduction system | CMOS sensor |
| Sensor size | FX-format, 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm | FX, 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm |
| Resolution (MP) | 24.5 million effective pixels | 45.7 |
| In-body stabilisation | none | none |
| ISO range | ISO100-51,200 standard; expandable to ISO 50 (Lo-1) and ISO 204,800 (Hi-2) | 64 |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Advanced Multi-CAM 3500 II autofocus sensor module (viewfinder); hybrid phase-detection/contrast-detect (live view) | Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module, 153 focus points (99 cross-type) |
| Subject detection | 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors) | Face-Priority AF (Live View) |
| Burst — mechanical | Up to 7 fps (mechanical shutter) | 7 frames per second (9 fps with MB-D18 Multi Battery Power Pack and EN-EL18b/a battery) |
| Burst — electronic | Up to 8 fps 14-bit or 12 fps 12-bit (silent live view mode, NEF/RAW) | —, not published |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps | 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps |
| Codecs / sampling | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding |
| Recording limit | 20 minutes at highest quality, 29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality | 29 minutes 59 seconds |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | —, not published | —, not published |
| EVF magnification | —, not published | —, not published |
| Rear screen | 3.2 in. diagonal touch-sensitive TFT, 2,359,000 dots | 3.2 in. diagonal, 2359000 dots |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 143.5 × 115.5 × 76 mm | 146 × 124 × 78.5 mm |
| Weight (body) | 840 g | 915 g |
| Weather sealing | —, not published | —, not published |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | 2260 shots per charge | 1840 shots (CIPA) |
| Battery | EN-EL15b Rechargeable Li-ion Battery | EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
| Card slots | 2 Secure Digital (SD) slots, UHS-II compliant | 1 XQD card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB Type C (SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen1) | Super Speed USB (USB 3.0 Micro-B connector) |
| Wireless | Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 | IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g; Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1 |
| HDMI | Type C mini-pin HDMI connector | Type C mini-pin HDMI connector |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $1,749.95 | —, not published |
| Size, to scale | ||
Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm). | ||
| Smallest bag that fits | ||
| Body + standard zoom | Tenba BYOB 9 Camera Insert Fits body only · View at B&H Photo Video | Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 25 V2 Fits body only · View at B&H Photo Video |
Sources
“24.5 million effective pixels; FX-format 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm; ISO100-51,200 standard; 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors); 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps; 2260 shots per charge (CIPA)”
“Effective Pixels (Megapixels): 45.7 million; Image Sensor Format: FX; ISO64 -25,600; Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module...153 focus points, 99 cross-type sensors; Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution: 7 frames per second; 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps; Movie Maximum Recording Time: 29 minutes 59 seconds; Battery Life (shots per charge): 1840 shots (CIPA); Storage Media: 1 XQD card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card; Super Speed USB (USB 3.0 Micro-B connector)”
Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.
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