Canon 5D vs Nikon D700
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Canon 5D vs Nikon D700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
- Revealed November 2005
- Replacement is Canon 5D MII
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
- Released October 2008
- Later Model is Nikon D800E

Canon 5D vs Nikon D700 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Canon 5D and Nikon D700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 5D (13MP) and the D700 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

The 5D was revealed 3 years before the D700 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 5D grades against the D700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 5D vs Nikon D700 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D & Nikon D700. The full galleries are available at Canon 5D Gallery & Nikon D700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Nikon D700
5D | D700 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Canon 5D
D700 | 5D | |||
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Released | October 2008 | ![]() | November 2005 | Fresher by 35 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 5D and Nikon D700
5D | D700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon 5D vs Nikon D700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D offers external measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Nikon D700 has measurements of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).
Look at the Canon 5D and Nikon D700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 5D vs the D700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D and D700 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Canon 5D vs Nikon D700 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D and D700.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 5D to provide you with more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 5D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 5D vs Nikon D700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 5D vs Nikon D700 Specifications
Canon EOS 5D | Nikon D700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 5D | Nikon D700 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2005-11-12 | 2008-10-07 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic II | Expeed |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4368 x 2912 | 4256 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 51 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.72x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | External | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 895 grams (1.97 lb) | 1074 grams (2.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 71 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.9 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | 1368 | 2303 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 shots | 1000 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-511A | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $2,780 | $2,700 |