Nikon D750 vs Nikon D780

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Nikon D750 vs Nikon D780

35mm 861.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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35mm 858.0mm²
24.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Succeeded by the Nikon D780

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Differences

Nikon D750 advantages over Nikon D780

Less expensive
$2200 vs $2797
Save money for lenses or accessories
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Nikon D780 advantages over Nikon D750

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

2260 vs 1230 shots
Capture more photos
Newer
4 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Higher-res screen
786k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps vs 6.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
12.0 fps vs 6.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Pentaprism viewfinder
Both provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos

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Kit with 24-120mm f/4 lens

Review Excerpt

Outstanding image quality with great dynamic range and high ISO performance; Class-leading burst rate; Very good 51-pt AF system; AF system works in very low light; Deep, comfortable handgrip; Articulated LCD monitor; Excellent battery life; Uncompressed 4:2:2 HDMI video output; Built-in Wi-Fi.
Buffer fills quickly with 14-bit RAW; Sluggish Live View AF; Shutter speed tops out at 1/4000s; OVF coverage closer to 97%; Weak low-pass filter is great for detail but higher risk of moire.
Read our Nikon D750 Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon D780, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Nikon D780 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D600

Nikon D750

Nikon D600

$1698
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1900
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Nikon D750 vs Nikon D600

Nikon D780

Nikon D600

$2097
35mm

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1900
35mm

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Nikon D780 vs Nikon D600

Compared to Canon 6D

Nikon D750

Canon 6D

$1698
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Higher effective ISO

$1699
35mm

Built-in GPS
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Nikon D750 vs Canon 6D

Nikon D780

Canon 6D

$2097
35mm

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1699
35mm

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon D780 vs Canon 6D

Compared to Nikon D610

Nikon D750

Nikon D610

$1698
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1271
35mm

Fast startup

Compare Nikon D750 vs Nikon D610

Nikon D780

Nikon D610

$2097
35mm

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1271
35mm

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Nikon D780 vs Nikon D610

Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Nikon D750

Canon 5D Mark IV

$1698
35mm

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$2499
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D750 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Nikon D780

Canon 5D Mark IV

$2097
35mm

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$2499
35mm

NFC
Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon D780 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Compared to Pentax K-1 II

Nikon D750

Pentax K-1 II

$1698
35mm

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$1747
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 II

Nikon D780

Pentax K-1 II

$2097
35mm

Bigger pixels
Shoot 4K video

$1747
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-1 II

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