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Nikon D780 vs Nikon Z fc
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
- Battery life (CIPA): the D780 leads at 2260 shots per charge vs the Zfc's Approx. 300 shots (CIPA).
- Weight (body): the Zfc leads at 445 g vs the D780's 840 g.
- Burst — mechanical: the D780 leads at Up to 7 fps (mechanical shutter) vs the Zfc's Approx. 5 fps (Continuous H); approx. 11 fps (Continuous H extended).
 D780 Nikon F |  Zfc Nikon Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | FX-format, 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm | 23.5 x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format) |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Released | —, not published | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | Single-lens reflex digital camera with image sensor cleaning and dust-reduction system | CMOS |
| Sensor size | FX-format, 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm | 23.5 x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format) |
| Resolution (MP) | 24.5 million effective pixels | 20.9 million (effective) |
| In-body stabilisation | none | none |
| ISO range | ISO100-51,200 standard; expandable to ISO 50 (Lo-1) and ISO 204,800 (Hi-2) | ISO 100-51200 (expandable to ISO 204800 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 AF assist |
| Subject detection | 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors) | 209 focus points; auto-area AF with people and animal (eye) detection |
| Burst — mechanical | Up to 7 fps (mechanical shutter) | Approx. 5 fps (Continuous H); approx. 11 fps (Continuous H extended) |
| 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 | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD): 30p/25p/24p |
| Codecs / sampling | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding; MOV, MP4 |
| Recording limit | 20 minutes at highest quality, 29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality | —, not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | —, not published | Approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED |
| EVF magnification | —, not published | Approx. 1.02x |
| Rear screen | 3.2 in. diagonal touch-sensitive TFT, 2,359,000 dots | 7.5-cm/3.0-in., approx. 1040k-dot vari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 143.5 × 115.5 × 76 mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5 mm |
| Weight (body) | 840 g | 445 g |
| Weather sealing | —, not published | —, not published |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | 2260 shots per charge | Approx. 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Battery | EN-EL15b Rechargeable Li-ion Battery | EN-EL25 |
| Card slots | 2 Secure Digital (SD) slots, UHS-II compliant | One slot: SD (UHS-I compliant SDHC/SDXC) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB Type C (SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen1) | Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB) |
| Wireless | Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n; Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 |
| HDMI | Type C mini-pin HDMI connector | Type D HDMI connector |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $1,749.95 | $959.95 |
| 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 with 24-120 f/4 · 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)”
“23.5 x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon DX format); 20.9 million effective pixels; 209 focus points; approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED; 7.5-cm/3.0-in., approx. 1040k-dot vari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD”
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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