Upgrade Guide
Nikon Zf→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 Zf. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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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 | Zf | Nikon D780 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.7 | ||
| Street | -1.1 | ||
| Travel | -0.8 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.8 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | -1.1 | ||
| Documentary | -1.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.9 | ||
| Landscape | -0.8 | ||
| Wildlife | -2.1 | ||
| Casual | -1.2 | ||
| Food | -1.9 | ||
| Macro | -1.9 | ||
| Architecture | -1.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.7 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Zf | Nikon D780 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £1,999 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 25MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit | 4K/30p, 10-bit N-Log via HDMI, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | 51-point DSLR phase-detect (viewfinder); on-sensor hybrid AF with eye detection (live view/video) | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 7fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 2,260 shots (CIPA, viewfinder) | ↓ |
| Weight | 630g (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" vari-angle touchscreen | Tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Nikon F-mount | |
| Memory Cards | SD UHS-II + microSD UHS-I | Dual SD (UHS-II) |
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