First introduced in January 2020 , Nikon D780 is a 25.0MP Advanced DSLR camera with a Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, Tilting touch screen and Nikon F lens mount. Nikon replaced the older D750 with this model.

Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi); Bluetooth Connectivity; Articulating Screen; 4K (UHD) Video; No crop on 4K Videos; Touch Screen; Optical Built-in Viewfinder; Face Detection Focusing; 25.0MP - High Resolution Sensor; 51.200 Max ISO; 51 Focus Points; Large 3.2" Screen; 2.359k dots LCD Resolution; 1/8000s...

No Image Stabilization; Heavy Body: 840g

You do not have to be a traditionalist to appreciate the features of Nikon's thoroughbred SLR camera Nikon D780.

Beautiful still image quality and razor-sharp 4K video. Close to perfect ergonomics, large viewfinder, extreme battery life, weatherproofing and touch screen. Great all-round SLR camera.

More expensive than the Nikon Z6 it is related to, moderate firing rate, no image stabilizer or the possibility of vertical grip. Missing joystick / pointing focus.

More like an iPhone 13S. The generational upgrades for the iPhone 14 are limited to a few subtle changes. At the same time, however, the base price climbs to 800 USD, while the only true innovation happens inside the iPhone 14 Pro series.

excellent OLED display, dust- and waterproof, fast Wi-Fi, wide range of supported frequencies, great camera, very fast performance, good battery life

display limited to 60 Hz, charging rate limited to 20 watts, no macro lens, wide notch

The Nikon D780 is a fabulous all-around stills and video camera for folks who prefer the DSLR-format. It's well-built, comfortable to shoot with and highly customizable. Autofocus performance is, for the most part, excellent.

Stills and video shooters looking for a DSLR-style camera that can do it all.

Anyone requiring in-body image stabilization or folks seeking a small/light package.

The Nikon D780 is a fabulous all-around stills and video camera for folks who prefer the DSLR-format. It's well-built, comfortable to shoot with and highly customizable. Autofocus performance is, for the most part, excellent. But inconsistencies between live view autofocus and through the finder autofocus may cause some confusion. Still, battery life is great and a dedicated smartphone app offers good connectivity.

Stills and video shooters looking for a DSLR-style camera that can do it all.;

Anyone requiring in-body image stabilization or folks seeking a small/light package;

The Nikon D780 a great DSLR and is an excellent choice of camera for anyone wedded to an optical viewfinder. It has a solid, dependable body and impressive battery life. It also has Nikon's best Live View system to date, which makes the camera that bit more versatile.

Excellent Live View AF system; Great battery life; Dual UHS-II SD card slots

High launch price; SLR design means the Live View is not visible in the viewfinder; No joystick for speedy AF point selection when using the viewfinder

The D780 proves that you can still have plenty of modern, truly useful features, while offering the DSLR experience you probably already know and love.

Incredible image quality & video quality; Best live view experience of any DSLR; Impressive battery life; Dual UHS-II SD card slots; Speed & responsiveness improvements; Portability without sacrificing durability; Goldilocks ergonomics; Articulated touchscreen; Value

A refurbished D750 is still a great value; Missing out on Z-mount lenses and sensor stabilization; Battery grip unlikely; Minor physical differences from D750 & D850; Wireless apps

We hear a lot of talk about the death of the DSLR, and the unstoppable rise of mirrorless. But DSLRs remain the best choice for many photographers, particularly those who have existing lenses or honed their craft with optical viewfinders – and the D780 is one of the best full-frame options around. It combines great image quality, a weather-proof build, superb battery life and modern autofocus skills. It's a shame there's no in-body image stabilization and it's currently pretty pricey, but the D780 is otherwise a superb all-round DSLR.

Plenty of direct access controls; Tilting touch-sensitive screen; Dual card slots; Fast live-view focusing; Great battery life;

Big and heavy; Expensive

The Nikon D780 may not look especially new on the surface, but it still manages to improve upon one of the most impressive DSLRs ever, the D750, in a number of important ways. This is a deeply refined camera, unlike many others on the market today; Nikon now has so much institutional knowledge with...

Michael Topham looks at how Nikon has improved one of its most popular full frame DSLRs and made an even more impressive all-rounder