Nikon Z6 vs Nikon D780

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z6 Nikon D780
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelZ6D780
      Predecessor ModelNikon D750
      Successor ModelNikon Z6 II
      MSRP$1995 (body only), $2599 (w/24-70 F4 lens)$2299 (body only), $2799 (w/24-120mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z6 Nikon D780
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatFXFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm35.9 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels25.28 Megapixel24.92 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.5 Megapixel24.5 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,80050 - 204,800
      Photo Nikon Z6 Nikon D780
      ProcessorEXPEED 6EXPEED 6
      Max Image Resolution6048 x 40246048 x 4024
      Other Resolutions3936 x 2624 (DX crop), 4016 x 4016 (1:1), 6048 x 3400 (16:9)3936 x 2624 (DX crop)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, ShadePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off      		Can be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Z6 Nikon D780
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-6 to +19 EV-3 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points27351
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points15
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon Z6 Nikon D780
      Lens MountNikon ZNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon Z6 Nikon D780
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot2,359k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z6 Nikon D780
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.80x0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2-3 to +1
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Nikon Z6 Nikon D780
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, ElectronicElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec900 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.0 fps12.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 12 fps at 24.5 MP
      Up to 5.5 fps at 24.5 MP      		Up to 12 fps at 24.5 MP
      Up to 7 fps at 24.5 MP
      Flash Nikon Z6 Nikon D780
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow rear-curtain sync
      Slow sync
      Off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 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 SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot meteringViewfinder 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)
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z6 Nikon D780
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +17 EV-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected valueLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon Z6 Nikon D780
      DxO Low Light ISO3299
      DxO Color Depth25.3
      DxO Dynamic Range14.3
      DxO Overall Score95
      Video Nikon Z6 Nikon D780
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4      		MOV
      Internal Recording ModesH.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 FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      Full HD (1920 x 1080)      		10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 60 fps or less
      3 min - 120/100 fps      		30 min - 60 fps or less
      3 min - 120/100 fps
      Terminals Nikon Z6 Nikon D780
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input      		1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB Type-C Input/Output1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Nikon DC2 Input      		1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Nikon DC2 Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z6 Nikon D780
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1
      Remote Control via MC-DC2, WR-1, WR-T10 (Optional) via wired, wireless or smartphone
      Environmental Nikon Z6 Nikon D780
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Z6 Nikon D780
      Dimensions134 x 101 x 68 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.68")144 x 116 x 76 mm (5.67 x 4.57 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)675 g (1.49 lb / 23.81 oz)840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.75 x 7.45 x 5.3"8.75 x 7.15 x 5.4"
      Package Weight3.325 lb3.59 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z6 Nikon D780
      Battery PackEN-EL15bEN-EL15b
      Battery Life330 shots2260 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CFexpress Type B / XQDDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Nikon Z6 Nikon D780
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaningImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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