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

Buy From

Differences

Nikon D780 advantages over Nikon Z6 II

  • More telephoto lens reach
    120 mm vs 70 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
  • Longer exposure
    900 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Nikon Z6 II advantages over Nikon D780

  • Less expensive
    $2197 vs $2697
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    14.0 fps vs 12.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • 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
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • 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
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

User reviews

Buy From

Review Excerpt

The Competition

Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Nikon D780
Canon 5D Mark IV
  • $2247
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $2349
  • 35mm
  • NFC
  • Built-in GPS
Nikon Z6 II
Canon 5D Mark IV
  • $1797
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $2349
  • 35mm
  • NFC
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Nikon D850

Nikon D780
Nikon D850
  • $2247
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $2664
  • 35mm
  • More cross-type AF points
  • More pixels
Nikon Z6 II
Nikon D850
  • $1797
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $2664
  • 35mm
  • More pixels
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compared to Pentax K-1 II

Nikon D780
Pentax K-1 II
  • $2247
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $1747
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Nikon Z6 II
Pentax K-1 II
  • $1797
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $1747
  • 35mm
  • High resolution composite
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Canon R6

Nikon D780
Canon R6
  • $2247
  • 35mm
  • Top deck display
  • Higher-res screen
  • $2149
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Nikon Z6 II
Canon R6
  • $1797
  • 35mm
  • Top deck display
  • More pixels
  • $2149
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Nikon Z5

Nikon D780
Nikon Z5
  • $2247
  • 35mm
  • Top deck display
  • More dots on screen
  • $1297
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Nikon Z6 II
Nikon Z5
  • $1797
  • 35mm
  • Top deck display
  • More dots on screen
  • $1297
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
Compare Other Cameras?