Upgrade Guide
Nikon Nikon ZR→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 Nikon ZR. 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 | Nikon ZR | Nikon D780 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.1 | ||
| Street | +0.6 | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.7 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | -1.7 | ||
| Documentary | -1.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.1 | ||
| Landscape | +0.1 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.3 | ||
| Casual | -1.5 | ||
| Food | -2.0 | ||
| Macro | -0.8 | ||
| Architecture | -1.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Nikon ZR | Nikon D780 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £1,999 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.5MP full-frame CMOS | 24.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 25MP | 25MP | |
| Video | 6K/60p, 4K/120p, internal R3D NE/N-RAW, ProRes, 10-bit N-Log, 32-bit float audio | 4K/30p, 10-bit N-Log via HDMI, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject detection | 51-point DSLR phase-detect (viewfinder); on-sensor hybrid AF with eye detection (live view/video) | |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS (Synchro VR) | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 7fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA); ~90-125 min continuous recording | 2,260 shots (CIPA, viewfinder) | ↓ |
| Weight | 630g (with battery and card) | 840g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | Optical pentaprism, 0.7x magnification, 100% coverage | |
| Screen | 4.0" fully articulating touchscreen | Tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Nikon F-mount | |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + microSD | Dual SD (UHS-II) |
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