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Predecessor: |
Nikon D750
D750 vs D780
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Successor: |
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Sony A7S II
A7S III vs A7S II
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Model Number: |
D780 |
A7S III |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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ILCE-7SM3 |
Camera Format: |
SLR |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$2299.95 |
$3499.99 |
Street Price: |
$1,830.28 |
$3,348.00 |
Date Available: |
2020-01-25 |
2020-09-01 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
29.6 oz
(840 g)
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21.7 oz
(614 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.6 x
4.5 x
3.0 in.
(144 x
116 x
76 mm)
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5.1 x
3.8 x
2.7 in.
(129 x
97 x
70 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
24.5 |
12.1 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
858.01mm2 (35.90mm x 23.90mm) |
847.28mm2 (35.60mm x 23.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.94 microns |
8.40 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
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Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
Yes |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
6048 x 4024
(24.3 MP,
3:2), 4528 x 3016
(13.7 MP,
3:2), 3014 x 2016
(6.1 MP,
3:2), 6048 x 3400
(20.6 MP,
16:9), 4528 x 2544
(11.5 MP,
16:9), 3024 x 1696
(5.1 MP,
16:9), 4016 x 4016
(16.1 MP,
1:1), 3008 x 3008
(9.0 MP,
1:1), 2000 x 2000
(4.0 MP,
1:1), 3936 x 2624
(10.3 MP,
3:2), 2944 x 1968
(5.8 MP,
3:2), 1968 x 1312
(2.6 MP,
3:2) |
4240 x 2832
(12.0 MP,
3:2), 4240 x 2384
(10.1 MP,
16:9), 2768 x 1848
(5.1 MP,
3:2), 2768 x 1560
(4.3 MP,
Other), 2128 x 1416
(3.0 MP,
3:2), 2128 x 1200
(2.6 MP,
Other), 12416 x 1856
(23.0 MP,
Other), 8192 x 1856
(15.2 MP,
Other), 2160 x 5536
(12.0 MP,
Other), 2160 x 3872
(8.4 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), lossless compressed, compressed 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (8-bit), HEIF (10-bit), RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
12.0 |
n/a |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
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4264x2408 (60p)
3840x2160 (120p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (240p/120p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio) |
XAVC S (Long GOP, H.264 MP4); XAVC HS (Long GOP, H.265 HEVC); XAVC S-I (All-Intra, H.264 MP4) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
Sony E |
Lens: |
Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR; 17 elements in 13 groups, including 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
120mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
24 -
120mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
5.00x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/4 - f/22 |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
77.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
Up to 4x; 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
OVF: 51-point (15 cross-type, f/8 supported by 11 points) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking via Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX II; Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
Fast Hybrid 4D AF: 759 points (PDAF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF); Wide (759 points (PDAF), 425 points (CDAF))/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot/Tracking (Wide/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot); Touch AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.70x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
EVF: 0.64" 9.44M-dot QXGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.90x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, 25mm eyepoint from the eyepiece lens |
Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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9,437,184 dots (3,145,728 pixels)
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.70x |
0.90x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.70x |
0.90x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.2 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
2,359,296 dots
(786,432 px)
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1,440,000 dots
(480,000 px)
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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13.3x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
51200 |
102400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
80 |
ISO Settings: |
ISO 100 - 51,200, Lo-1 (ISO 50), Hi-1 (ISO 102,400), Hi-2 (ISO 204,800), Auto (adjustable) |
Auto, 80 - 102,400, expandable to 40 - 409,600 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto (3 types), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), flash, choose color temperature (2500K-10,000K), preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view photography), all except choose color temperature with fine-tuning |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 57-step Magenta/Green and 29-step Amber/Blue compensation), Underwater |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 900 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
180,000-pixel RGB sensor; 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G, E, and D lenses), Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area; Highlight-weighted |
1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
EFCT Special effect modes: night vision; super vivid; pop; photo illustration; toy camera effect; miniature effect; selective color; silhouette; high key; low key; U1 and U2 user settings; Active D-Lighting |
3 Custom Settings; Creative Look; Slow & Quick Motion; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step) |
Self Timer: |
2/5/10/20 seconds |
2, 5, 10; 3/5 shots after 2/5/10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync |
Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
ISO-type Hot Shoe |
Enhanced Multi Interface Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC / CFexpress |
UHS Support: |
UHS-II |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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2x CFexpress Type A+SD UHS-II |
Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (NEF), lossless compressed, compressed 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF |
Movie File Format: |
MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio) |
XAVC S (Long GOP, H.264 MP4); XAVC HS (Long GOP, H.265 HEVC); XAVC S-I (All-Intra, H.264 MP4) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
Yes |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth; optional wired or wireless |
Yes, via USB or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
USB 3.1 Gen1 USB-C, Type-C Mini HDMI, Accessory Terminal, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack, Built-in Wi-Fi |
USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5Gbps), Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-A HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone and Headphone jacks |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
12.0 |
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Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
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RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
12.0 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
12.0 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
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Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
2260 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable (ext. battery grip not supported) |
NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL15b Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
Yes |
Yes |
Included Software: |
Nikon software available for download |
Capture One Express (for Sony) free download |
OS Compatibility: |
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Windows, Mac OS X |
Notes & Features: |
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