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Nikon D780
Nikon2020
Nikon MirrorlessMount: Nikon FReleased 2020

Nikon D780

Full factory technical datasheet and laboratory hardware reference for the Nikon D780, featuring a 24.5MP Full Frame FX BSI CMOS sensor, 12 fps continuous burst, and 4K30 Uncropped recording.

Camera Type
dslr
Sensor Resolution
24.5 MP
Max Continuous Burst
12 fps
IBIS Stabilization
None
Battery (CIPA)
2260 Shots
Weight
840 g
Quick Technical Verdict & Summary

Hardware Engineering Overview: Nikon D780

The Nikon D780 is a Full Frame dslr camera engineered with a 24.5 MP Full Frame FX BSI CMOS sensor (35.9 × 23.9 mm) and native Nikon F lens mount. Designed for demanding still and motion capture workflows, it delivers up to 12 fps burst shooting with lens-based optical stabilization and 4K30 Uncropped recording capability.

Sensor & Optical Architecture
24.5 Megapixel Full Frame FX BSI CMOS (35.9 × 23.9 mm) driven by the EXPEED 6 image engine, supporting 3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratios.
Autofocus & Continuous Speed
51-Point OVF AF + 273-Point Live View Phase AF with 51 phase-detect points. Captures 12 fps burst speed with Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft).
In-Body Image Stabilization
No mechanical in-body sensor shift; relies on optical lens stabilization (OIS).
Video & Motion Capabilities
4K30 Uncropped internal recording at 10-bit N-Log via HDMI. Features Full Cinema Log Profile Suite and 3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output.
Chassis, Storage & Battery Rating
Weighs 840g in a 143.5 × 115.5 × 76.0 mm body. Features Dual SD UHS-II Slots, Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage), and CIPA rated for 2260 shots per full charge.
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Sensor & Image Quality

Photodiode architecture, active imaging area, and processor pipeline

Effective Resolution
24.5 Megapixels (MP)
Sensor Type & Architecture
Full Frame FX BSI CMOS
Sensor Physical Size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
Supported Aspect Ratios
3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Nikon F
Image Processor Engine
EXPEED 6
02

Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detection coverage, neural subject recognition, and burst mechanics

Autofocus System
51-Point OVF AF + 273-Point Live View Phase AF
Phase-Detect Focus Points
51 AF Points / Zones
AI Subject Recognition
Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Burst Speed (Mechanical / Electronic)
12 fps (Mechanical) / 12 fps (Electronic)
Maximum Continuous Burst Rate
12 fps
Max Shutter Speed
1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
No Internal IBIS (Digital / Lens OIS Only)
03

Video Capabilities

Internal recording codecs, chroma subsampling, log gammas, and I/O interfaces

Maximum Video Resolution
4K30 Uncropped
Resolution & Frame Rate Matrix
4K30 Uncropped at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Chroma Sampling
10-bit N-Log via HDMI
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI Connectivity
3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
04

Hardware & Ergonomics

Storage media bays, optical viewfinder display, CIPA endurance, and chassis dimensions

Memory Card Slots
Dual SD UHS-II Slots
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Standard)
2260 shots per charge
Body Weight (incl. Battery & Media)
840 g (1.85 lbs)
Exterior Dimensions (W × H × D)
143.5 × 115.5 × 76.0 mm

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