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Nikon D780 vs Nikon ZR
Quick take: These cameras are closely matched across the key specs below.
15 specs side by side·15 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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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Nikon D780Nikon · 2020 | Nikon ZRNikon · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999Best | £1,999Best |
| Sensor | 24.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.5MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.0MP | 25.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 10-bit N-Log via HDMI, 1080p/120p | 6K/60p, 4K/120p, internal R3D NE/N-RAW, ProRes, 10-bit N-Log, 32-bit float audio |
| Autofocus | 51-point DSLR phase-detect (viewfinder); on-sensor hybrid AF with eye detection (live view/video) | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS (Synchro VR) |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 2,260 shots (CIPA, viewfinder) | 390 shots (CIPA); ~90-125 min continuous recordingBest |
| Weight | 840g (with battery and card) | 630g (with battery and card)Best |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 0.7x magnification, 100% coverage | None (screen only) |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | 4.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD (UHS-II) | CFexpress Type B + microSD |
| Connectivity | USB, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
Nikon ZR
Portrait
6.7/10
6.6/10
Street
5.4/10
4.8/10
Travel
5.6/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
7.3/10
6.6/10
Filmmaking
6.2/10
7.9/10
Documentary
6.5/10
8.1/10
Sports & Action
6.3/10
6.4/10
Landscape
6.2/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
6.2/10
6.5/10
Casual
4.2/10
5.7/10
Food
5.8/10
7.8/10
Macro
5.4/10
6.2/10
Architecture
5.9/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
6.7/10
5.6/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.5/10
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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