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Nikon D780 vs Nikon Z8
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 Z8's 45.7.
- Burst — electronic: the Z8 leads at Up to 120 fps (High-speed frame capture + C120; extended modes at 30/60/120 fps) vs the D780's Up to 8 fps 14-bit or 12 fps 12-bit (silent live view mode, NEF/RAW).
- Battery life (CIPA): the D780 leads at 2260 shots per charge vs the Z8's Approx. 330 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 340 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 340/370 with energy saving on; approx. 2280 shots in burst mode.
 D780 Nikon F |  Z8 Nikon Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | FX-format, 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Released | —, not published | 2023 |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | Single-lens reflex digital camera with image sensor cleaning and dust-reduction system | Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor size | FX-format, 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format |
| Resolution (MP) | 24.5 million effective pixels | 45.7 |
| In-body stabilisation | none | 5.5 stops (6.0 stops with Nikkor Z lens supporting Synchro VR) |
| ISO range | ISO100-51,200 standard; expandable to ISO 50 (Lo-1) and ISO 204,800 (Hi-2) | ISO 64 (expandable to Lo 1/Hi 2, 32-102400 equivalent) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Advanced Multi-CAM 3500 II autofocus sensor module (viewfinder); hybrid phase-detection/contrast-detect (live view) | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with deep-learning subject detection, AF assist |
| Subject detection | 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors) | 493 focus points; detection range -7 to +19 EV (-9 to +19 EV with starlight view) |
| Burst — mechanical | Up to 7 fps (mechanical shutter) | none (electronic shutter only) |
| Burst — electronic | Up to 8 fps 14-bit or 12 fps 12-bit (silent live view mode, NEF/RAW) | Up to 120 fps (High-speed frame capture + C120; extended modes at 30/60/120 fps) |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30p |
| Codecs / sampling | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding | N-RAW (12-bit), Apple ProRes RAW HQ (12-bit), Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10-bit), H.265/HEVC (8/10-bit), H.264/AVC (8-bit) |
| Recording limit | 20 minutes at highest quality, 29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality | —, not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | —, not published | Approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED |
| EVF magnification | —, not published | Approx. 0.8x |
| Rear screen | 3.2 in. diagonal touch-sensitive TFT, 2,359,000 dots | 3.2-in. (8-cm), approx. 2100k-dot vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touchscreen |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 143.5 × 115.5 × 76 mm | 144 × 118.5 × 83 mm |
| Weight (body) | 840 g | 910 g |
| Weather sealing | —, not published | Fully sealed and gasketed, exceeding D850 durability; maximum consideration for dust and drip resistance; operable down to -10C/14F |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | 2260 shots per charge | Approx. 330 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 340 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 340/370 with energy saving on; approx. 2280 shots in burst mode |
| Battery | EN-EL15b Rechargeable Li-ion Battery | EN-EL15c |
| Card slots | 2 Secure Digital (SD) slots, UHS-II compliant | Dual: CFexpress (Type B)/XQD slot + SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB Type C (SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen1) | USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB) |
| Wireless | Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; Bluetooth 5.0 |
| HDMI | Type C mini-pin HDMI connector | Type A HDMI connector |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $1,749.95 | $3,999.95 (body only) |
| 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 | WANDRD Essential Camera Cube (for PRVKE 21) Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at WANDRD |
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)”
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (full-frame/FX-format), effective pixels 45.7 million; hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with 493 focus points; electronic shutter up to 120 fps; ISO 64-25600 standard range.”
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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