Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D700
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Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 850g - 152 x 114 x 75mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Succeeded the Canon 5D
- Renewed by Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
- Revealed October 2008
- Renewed by Nikon D800E
Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D700 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Canon 5D MII versus Nikon D700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and D700 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Full frame).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 5D MII was unveiled 5 months after the D700 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 5D MII matches up against the D700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D700 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark II & Nikon D700. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MII Gallery & Nikon D700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Nikon D700
5D MII | D700 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Canon 5D MII
D700 | 5D MII | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Nikon D700
5D MII | D700 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | October 2008 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D700 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MII enjoys physical dimensions of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Nikon D700 has measurements of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).
Check out the Canon 5D MII versus Nikon D700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 5D MII against the D700.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MII and D700 is 56 and 54 respectively.
Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MII and D700.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon 5D MII to show extra detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
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Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D700 Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Nikon D700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Nikon D700 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-02-13 | 2008-10-07 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5616 x 3744 | 4256 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 51 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.72x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 850 grams (1.87 lb) | 1074 grams (2.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 114 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") | 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 1815 | 2303 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 850 pictures | 1000 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive | Compact Flash (Type I) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $1,190 | $2,700 |