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Nikon D780 vs Zf

Quick take: The Nikon D780 has the highest resolution at 25MP; the Zf is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

Zf — Street & Travel Photography: Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.

Who should buy what
Zf (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
  • Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
  • Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
  • Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification Nikon D780Nikon · 2020ZfNikon · 2023
Price £1,999£1,949Best
Sensor 24.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 25.0MPBest24.5MP
Video 4K/30p, 10-bit N-Log via HDMI, 1080p/120p4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit
Autofocus 51-point DSLR phase-detect (viewfinder); on-sensor hybrid AF with eye detection (live view/video)Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)
Stabilisation No stabilisation5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops
Burst Rate 7fps14fps mechanical, 30fps electronicBest
Battery Life 2,260 shots (CIPA, viewfinder)~380 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 840g (with battery and card)630g (body only)Best
Dimensions —144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm
Weather Sealed YesYes
Viewfinder Optical pentaprism, 0.7x magnification, 100% coverageEVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen Tilting touchscreen3.2" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount Nikon F-mountNikon Z-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards Dual SD (UHS-II)SD UHS-II + microSD UHS-I
Connectivity USB, HDMI, Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Nikon D780
Zf
Portrait
6.7/10
8.4/10
Street
5.4/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.6/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
7.3/10
8.1/10
Filmmaking
6.2/10
7.3/10
Documentary
6.5/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
6.3/10
8.2/10
Landscape
6.2/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
6.2/10
8.3/10
Casual
4.2/10
5.4/10
Food
5.8/10
7.7/10
Macro
5.4/10
7.3/10
Architecture
5.9/10
7.3/10
Astrophotography
6.7/10
7.4/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.4/10
Fun & simple
—
3.9/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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