Nikon
D780
Last great Nikon DSLR — Z6 sensor with DSLR ergonomics and hybrid live view AF.
$2,299
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Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
24.5 MP
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
51,200
Burst
12 fps
4K
30 fps
IBIS
No
Weight
755 g
Battery
2260 shots
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Sensor size
Nikon D780
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Nikon F mount
90
First-party
180
Third-party
270+
Total available
Mount introduced 1959
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
144 × 116 × 76 mm · 755 g (1.66 lb / 26.63 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Good- · 24.5MP — solid resolution
- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
Sports & Action
Fair- · 12fps burst — solid for most action
- · Weather sealed for outdoor sports
Video & Hybrid
Fair- · 4K recording
- · Log profile (N-Log / HLG) for grading latitude
Landscape
Good- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Fair- · 2260 shots/charge — all-day shooting
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Fair- · Weather sealed for field conditions
- · ISO 51,200 for low-light wildlife
Vlogging
Limited- · Eye AF locks on you while filming
- · Mic jack for external audio
Pros
- ✓ Z6 sensor in DSLR
- ✓ Dual card slots
- ✓ 4K video
- ✓ OVF + EVF hybrid
Cons
- – DSLR end of era
- – Heavy
- – Limited future lenses
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Nikon D780