Nikon Z6 vs Nikon D780

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Nikon Z6 vs Nikon D780

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

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

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Differences

Nikon Z6 advantages over Nikon D780

Less expensive
$1899 vs $2797
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
More viewfinder magnification
0.80x vs 0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder

Nikon D780 advantages over Nikon Z6

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 380 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
120 mm vs 70 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

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
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

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Kit with 24-70mm lens and FTZ adapter

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Body Only
Kit with 24-120mm f/4 lens

Review Excerpt

Great image quality; Terrific high ISO performance; Fast AF speeds; Eye AF; Swift 12fps burst shooting; In-body image stabilization; High-quality 4K video; Robust build quality; Familiar Nikon design.
Single XQD card slot; Default high ISO NR a bit strong; No 4K 60p; 1/200s x-sync speed; Limited native lens selection (at this time).
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We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon D780, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Nikon Z6

Canon 5D Mark IV

$1797
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$2499
35mm

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Nikon Z6 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 Z6

Pentax K-1 II

$1797
35mm

Bigger pixels
Shoot 4K video

$1747
35mm

High resolution composite
Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon Z6 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

Compared to Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6

Sony A7 III

$1797
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

$1665
35mm

NFC
Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III

Nikon D780

Sony A7 III

$2097
35mm

Lens selection
Longer stills battery life

$1665
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D780 vs Sony A7 III

Compared to Nikon Z7

Nikon Z6

Nikon Z7

$1797
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$2147
35mm

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z7

Nikon D780

Nikon Z7

$2097
35mm

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

$2147
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
More viewfinder magnification

Compare Nikon D780 vs Nikon Z7

Compared to Canon EOS R

Nikon Z6

Canon EOS R

$1797
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1593
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Canon EOS R

Nikon D780

Canon EOS R

$2097
35mm

Longer stills battery life
Dual card slots

$1593
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More viewfinder magnification

Compare Nikon D780 vs Canon EOS R

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