Nikon D6 vs Nikon D780
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Nikon D6: 1270 g ; Nikon D780: 840 g
- Sensor resolution: Nikon D6: 5586 x 3724 ; Nikon D780: 6062 x 4041
- Effective megapixels: Nikon D6: 20.8 ; Nikon D780: 24.5
- Battery: Nikon D6: EN-EL18c lithium-ion battery ; Nikon D780: EN-EL15b lithium-ion battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Nikon D780 (24.5).
| Specification | Nikon D6 | Nikon D780 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | D6 | D780 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 160 x 163 x 92 mm | 143.5 x 115.5 x 76 mm |
| Weight | 1270 g | 840 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor resolution | 5586 x 3724 | 6062 x 4041 |
| Total megapixels | 21.33 | 24.92 |
| Effective megapixels | 20.8 | 24.5 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 6048 x 4024 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-102400 (expandable to 50-3280000) | Auto, 100-51200 (expands to 50-204800) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | XQD/CFexpress | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Power | ||
| Battery | EN-EL18c lithium-ion battery | EN-EL15b lithium-ion battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | — | No |