Nikon
D780
Last great Nikon DSLR — Z6 sensor with DSLR ergonomics and hybrid live view AF.
$2,299
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
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
Nikon D780
144 × 116 × 76 mm
755 g (1.66 lb / 26.63 oz)
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
Good6.5/ 10
- · 24.5MP — solid resolution
- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
Sports & Action
Limited3.5/ 10
- · 12fps burst — solid for most action
- · Weather sealed for outdoor sports
Video & Hybrid
Fair4.0/ 10
- · 4K recording
- · Log profile (N-Log / HLG) for grading latitude
Landscape
Good6.0/ 10
- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Fair5.5/ 10
- · 2260 shots/charge — all-day shooting
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Fair4.0/ 10
- · Weather sealed for field conditions
- · ISO 51,200 for low-light wildlife
Vlogging
Limited3.0/ 10
- · 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
Sensor
Resolution24.5 MP
Sensor typeFull Frame BSI-CMOS
Sensor size35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filterYes
Processor
ProcessorEXPEED 6
ISO
ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)51,200
ISO max (expanded)204,800
Shutter
Shutter typeMechanical focal-plane + electronic live view
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/8000 sec
Autofocus
AF system51-point phase-detect AF / 273-point hybrid live view AF
AF points / zones273
AF low-light limit-3 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionPeople, Dogs, Cats
Burst
Burst (mechanical)7 fps
Burst (electronic)12 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
Video
Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate30 fps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileN-Log / HLG
CodecsH.264/AVC
Stabilization
In-body stabilizationNo
IBIS effectiveness0 stops
Body
Weight755 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)143.5 × 115.5 × 76 mm
Weather sealingYes
Battery
BatteryEN-EL15b
Battery life (CIPA)2260 shots
Storage
Card slots2
Card typesSD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Viewfinder
Viewfinder typeOptical pentaprism
EVF magnification0.7 ×
LCD
LCD size3.2 in
LCD typeTilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD
TouchscreenYes
Connectivity
USBUSB-C
HDMIMini HDMI (Type C)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Lens Mount
Lens mountNikon F