Nikon · Released Jun 2020 Last verified June 15, 2026

Nikon D780 Review

Name: Nikon D780
Brand: Nikon

full-frame DSLR · 2020

Specdex verdict The Nikon D780 is a competent mid-range pick when the price is right — see our cheaper-and-better alternatives below for context.

Nikon's Nikon D780 — 2020 full-frame DSLR camera, a heritage pick.

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Specdex verdict

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Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.

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Nikon D780 versus its closest rivals

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Editorial · Specdex take

Pros

+Mature system, great used market
+Proven lens lineup
+Often on sale

Cons

−Older AF system
−Heavier than modern mirrorless
−Firmware updates trailed off

Who's the Nikon D780 for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Budget-conscious buyers Skip

At $2,299 you're in flagship territory — check the "cheaper alternatives" block below for nearer-equivalent picks at half the price.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the Nikon D780.

Camera body
Battery + charger
Strap
Body cap
USB-C cable

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Sources & benchmarks

Cited, not generated

Specdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.

Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.