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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D700

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Nikon D700 front
Portability
54
Imaging
56
Features
56
Overall
56

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D700 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Replaced the Canon 5D MIII
Nikon D700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • Updated by Nikon D800E
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D700 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon 5D MIV versus Nikon D700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and D700 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The 5D MIV was brought out 7 years later than the D700 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 5D MIV grades vs the D700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Nikon D700

 5D MIV D700 
LaunchedAugust 2016October 2008Fresher by 96 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k922kClearer screen (+698k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Canon 5D MIV

 D700 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D700

 5D MIV D700 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D700 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV offers exterior dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Nikon D700 has measurements of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5D MIV versus Nikon D700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 5D MIV versus the D700.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and D700 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D700 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and D700.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon 5D MIV to show greater detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger 5D MIV will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D700 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D700 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
great megapixels (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
63
focusing manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography information
Nikon D700 Street photography information
65
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
52
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (1,074 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D700 as a Sports photography camera
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
great megapixels (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,000 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D MIV
Travel photography with Nikon D700
67
environment sealing
has touch focus
great megapixels (30 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
better than average battery life (1,000 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
more heavy than others in class (1,074 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D MIV
Landscape photography with Nikon D700
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
great megapixels (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
66
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,000 per charge)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MIV
Vlogging with Nikon D700
31
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D700
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNikon D700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Nikon D700
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-08-25 2008-10-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6+ 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 30MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6720 x 4480 4256 x 2832
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 61 51
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.72x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 grams (1.96 lbs) 1074 grams (2.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 91 80
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 12.2
DXO Low light score 2995 2303
Other
Battery life 900 pictures 1000 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) Compact Flash (Type I)
Card slots 2 One
Launch cost $3,299 $2,700