Upgrade Guide

Nikon Df→Nikon Nikon D780

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

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£159

2013

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Nikon D780

£1,999 (+£1,840)

2020

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Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Df. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Df	Nikon D780
Price	£159	£1,999
Released	2013	2020	↑
Sensor	16.2MP full-frame CMOS	24.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	16MP	25MP	↑
Video	No video (stills only)	4K/30p, 10-bit N-Log via HDMI, 1080p/120p
Autofocus	39-point phase-detect AF (Multi-CAM 4800); contrast AF with face detection in live view	51-point DSLR phase-detect (viewfinder); on-sensor hybrid AF with eye detection (live view/video)
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No stabilisation
Burst Rate	5.5fps	7fps	↑
Battery Life	~1400 shots (CIPA)	2,260 shots (CIPA, viewfinder)	↓
Weight	765g (with battery)	840g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x	Optical pentaprism, 0.7x magnification, 100% coverage
Screen	3.2" fixed LCD, 921k dots	Tilting touchscreen
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Dual SD (UHS-II)

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