Nikon D5 vs Nikon D780
Comparison
Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery
Nikon D5
Nikon D780
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Nikon D5
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Nikon D780
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Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Model
D5
D780
Released
2016
2020
Announcement Date
January 06, 2016
February 12, 2020
Camera Type
DSLRDSLRCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Nikon D5
Nikon D780
Megapixels
20.8 MP
25 MP
Image Resolution
5588 x 3712 px
6048 x 4024 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
23.9 x 35.9 mm
23.9 x 35.9 mm
Sensor Format
Full FrameFull FrameFrame Rate
12 fps
12 fps
Lens Mount
Nikon F FX
Nikon F
Image Processor
Expeed 5
Expeed 6
Aspect Ratio
3:23:2Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
102,400
51,200
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
50
50
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
3280000
204800
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
900 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 8000 s
1/ 8000 s
Autofocus Points
153
51
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Optical (pentaprism)
Video
Nikon D5
Nikon D780
Video
Max Video Resolution
4K4KMax Video Dimensions
3840 x 2160 px
3840 x 2160 px
Max Video Frame Rate
30 p
120 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MOV
MPEG-4, MOV
Features
Nikon D5
Nikon D780
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3.2"3.2"Screen Resolution
2,359,000 dots
2,359,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Nikon D5
Nikon D780
Memory Card
Compact Flash, XQD
SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
EN-EL18a
EN-EL15b
Battery Life
3,780 shots
2,260 shots
USB Charging
Overall Score
N/A
Portrait (Color Depth)
25.1 bits
N/A
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
12.3 EVs
N/A
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
2434
N/A
Scores
Nikon D5
Nikon D780
User Scores
Nikon D5
Nikon D780
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