Upgrade Guide
Nikon Z6 II→Nikon Nikon D780
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Nikon D780 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Z6 II. Spend the money on glass instead.
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ResolutionSimilar (25MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Z6 II | Nikon D780 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.9 | ||
| Street | -0.6 | ||
| Travel | -0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | -0.5 | ||
| Documentary | -0.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.2 | ||
| Landscape | +0.2 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.4 | ||
| Casual | -0.8 | ||
| Food | -0.8 | ||
| Macro | -1.0 | ||
| Architecture | -0.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.4 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Z6 II | Nikon D780 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £1,999 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2020 | |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 24.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 25MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K/30p, 10-bit N-Log via HDMI, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | 51-point DSLR phase-detect (viewfinder); on-sensor hybrid AF with eye detection (live view/video) | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical, 14fps electronic (12-bit RAW) | 7fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA) | 2,260 shots (CIPA, viewfinder) | ↓ |
| Weight | 615g (body only) | 840g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 0.7x magnification, 100% coverage | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | Tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Nikon F-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II | Dual SD (UHS-II) |
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