Nikon D780 vs Nikon D810A

General	Nikon D780	Nikon D810A
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Model	D780	D810A
Predecessor Model	Nikon D750
MSRP	$2299 (body only), $2799 (w/24-120mm lens)	$3799
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens
Body Type	DSLR	DSLR
Video Capture

Sensor	Nikon D780	Nikon D810A
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	FX	FX
Sensor Size	Full Frame	Full Frame
Sensor Dimensions	35.9 x 23.9 mm	35.9 x 24 mm
Total Pixels	24.92 Megapixel	37.09 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	24.5 Megapixel	36.3 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	100 - 51,200	200 - 12,800
Boosted ISO Range	50 - 204,800	100 - 51,200

Photo	Nikon D780	Nikon D810A
Processor	EXPEED 6	EXPEED 4
Max Image Resolution	6048 x 4024	7360 x 4912
Other Resolutions	3936 x 2624 (DX crop)	FX: 5520 x 3680, 3680 x 2456; 1.2: 6144 x 4080, 4608 x 3056, 3072 x 2040; 5:4: 6144 x 4912, 4608 x 3680, 3072 x 2456; DX: 4800 x 3200, 3600 x 2400, 2400 x 1600
Image Aspect Ratios	1:1, 3:2, 16:9	5:4, 3:2
Image File Format	JPEG, RAW
JPEG Quality Levels	Fine, normal, basic	Fine, normal, basic
Bit Depth	14-Bit	14-Bit
Timelapse Recording
White Balance	Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
WB Bracketing	2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV	2-9 exposures in 1-3 increments
Active D-Lighting	Can be selected from: Auto Extra High High Normal Low Off	Can be selected from: Auto Extra High High Normal Low Off

Focus	Nikon D780	Nikon D810A
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View
Lens Servo	Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF	Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF Detection Range	-3 to +19 EV	-1 to +19 EV
Number of Focus Points	51	51
Number of Cross-type Focus Points	15	15
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Animal Eye Detection
Vehicle Tracking Mode
Insect Tracking Mode
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus
Focusing Screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)	Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)

Optics	Nikon D780	Nikon D810A
Lens Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Crop Factor	1x	1x
Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization
Reflex Mirror	Instant-return type	Quick-return type

Screen	Nikon D780	Nikon D810A
Screen Type	Tilting	Fixed
Screen Technology	TFT LCD	TFT-LCD (RGBW)
Touch Screen
Screen Size	3.2"	3.2"
Screen Resolution	2,359k dot	1,229k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Nikon D780	Nikon D810A
Viewfinder	Optical (pentaprism)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.70x	0.70x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.70x	0.70x
Viewfinder Eyepoint	21 mm	17 mm
Diopter Adjustment	-3 to +1	-3 to +1

Shutter	Nikon D780	Nikon D810A
Shutter Type	Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Min Shutter Speed	900 sec	30 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/8000 sec	1/8000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting	12.0 fps	5.0 fps
Mirror Lock Up
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer	Up to 12 fps at 24.5 MP Up to 7 fps at 24.5 MP

Flash	Nikon D780	Nikon D810A
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes		Front-curtain sync slow sync rear-curtain sync redeye reduction redeye reduction w/slow sync slow rear-curtain sync
Flash Range		12.00 m at ISO 100
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200 sec
Flash Compensation	-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)	-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Flash Bracketing	2 to 5 frames in steps of 2 or 3 EV 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	Viewfinder photography: TTL flash control performed by RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels Live view photography: TTL flash control performed by image sensor (i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlightweighted metering; standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR supported)	TTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400, or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless

Exposure	Nikon D780	Nikon D810A
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Metering Range	-3 to +20 EV
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)	±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing	±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)	±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
Exposure Lock	Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button

Video	Nikon D780	Nikon D810A
Movie File Format	MOV	MOV
Internal Recording Modes	H.264/MOV 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
Interval Recording
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080
External Recording Modes	10-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) 1920 x 1080
No crop on 4K Videos
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit	30 min - 60 fps or less 3 min - 120/100 fps	30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720 20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps

Terminals	Nikon D780	Nikon D810A
Audio I/O	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O	1 x USB-C Input/Output
Other I/O	1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x Nikon DC2 Input
USB Speed	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
HDMI Output	Mini	Mini
Speaker	Mono	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Stereo	Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Nikon D780	Nikon D810A
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi		via optional WT-5A transmitter or Eye-Fi
Wi-Fi Version	802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
Built-In Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	4.1
Remote Control	via wired, wireless or smartphone

Environmental	Nikon D780	Nikon D810A
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C

Physical	Nikon D780	Nikon D810A
Dimensions	144 x 116 x 76 mm (5.67 x 4.57 x 2.99")	146 x 123 x 82 mm (5.75 x 4.84 x 3.23")
Weight (inc. batteries)	840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)	880 g (1.94 lb / 31.04 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	8.75 x 7.15 x 5.4"	9.8 x 6.6 x 6"
Package Weight	3.59 lb	4.55 lb

Power and Storage	Nikon D780	Nikon D810A
Battery Pack	EN-EL15b	EN-EL15
Battery Life	2260 shots	1200 shots
USB Charging
Internal Storage
External Storage	Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)	Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)

Other	Nikon D780	Nikon D810A
Self Timer		2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots
Orientation Sensor
Tripod Mounting Thread	1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Accessory Mount	1 x Hot Shoe Mount
Material of Construction	Magnesium Alloy
Electronic Level Gauge
Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator	Also visible in LiveView Modes Also visible in Viewfinder
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System	Image sensor cleaning Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)	Image sensor cleaning Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)

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