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Canon 5D vs Nikon D700

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49
Canon EOS 5D front
 
Nikon D700 front
Portability
54
Imaging
57
Features
56
Overall
56

Canon 5D vs Nikon D700 Key Specs

Canon 5D
(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
Nikon D700
(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
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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).

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Nikon D700

 5D D700 

Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Canon 5D

 D700 5D 
ReleasedOctober 2008November 2005Fresher by 35 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5D and Nikon D700

 5D D700 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 5D vs Nikon D700 size comparison

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

Canon 5D vs Nikon D700 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D vs Nikon D700 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D700 Portrait photography highlights
65
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (13MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
64
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D Street photography details
Nikon D700 Street photography details
56
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
53
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,074 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D700 as a Sports photography camera
55
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (800 CIPA)
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proofing
great battery (1,000 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D700 as a Travel photography camera
49
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (800 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
53
great battery (1,000 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
more heavy than competition (1,074g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D Landscape photography info
Nikon D700 Landscape photography info
54
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (800 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (1,000 CIPA)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D Vlogging info
Nikon D700 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
9
no video recording
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Canon 5D vs Nikon D700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D and Nikon D700
 Canon EOS 5DNikon D700
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