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Canon 600D vs Nikon D700

Portability
66
Imaging
59
Features
72
Overall
64
Canon EOS 600D front
 
Nikon D700 front
Portability
54
Imaging
57
Features
56
Overall
56

Canon 600D vs Nikon D700 Key Specs

Canon 600D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 570g - 133 x 100 x 80mm
  • Released March 2011
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5
  • Previous Model is Canon 550D
  • Successor is Canon 650D
Nikon D700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
  • Announced October 2008
  • Refreshed by Nikon D800E
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Canon 600D vs Nikon D700 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 600D and Nikon D700, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and D700 (12MP) and the 600D (APS-C) and D700 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The 600D was brought out 2 years later than the D700 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 600D grades vs the D700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Nikon D700

 600D D700 
AnnouncedMarch 2011October 2008More recent by 31 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Canon 600D

 D700 600D 

Common features in the Canon 600D and Nikon D700

 600D D700 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon 600D vs Nikon D700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 600D provides external dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Nikon D700 has proportions 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 600D and Nikon D700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 600D and the D700.

Canon 600D vs Nikon D700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 600D and D700 is 66 and 54 respectively.

Canon 600D vs Nikon D700 top view buttons comparison

Canon 600D vs Nikon D700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 600D and D700.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 600D because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon 600D will deliver extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent 600D will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 600D vs Nikon D700 sensor size comparison

Canon 600D vs Nikon D700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 600D vs Nikon D700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 600D Portrait photography features
Nikon D700 Portrait photography features
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
64
you can focus manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 600D Street photography info
Nikon D700 Street photography info
67
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
53
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (1,074 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 600D Sports photography details
Nikon D700 Sports photography details
54
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (440 per charge)
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proof
good battery life (1,000 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 600D Travel photography info
Nikon D700 Travel photography info
62
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (440 shots)
53
good battery life (1,000 CIPA)
environment proof
has built in flash
heavier than competitors in class (1,074g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 600D Landscape photography advice
Nikon D700 Landscape photography advice
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (440 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (1,000 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 600D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D700 as a Vlogging camera
70
screen is selfie friendly
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 600D vs Nikon D700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 600D and Nikon D700
 Canon EOS 600DNikon D700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 600D Nikon D700
Also referred to as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-03-31 2008-10-07
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4256 x 2832
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 51
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.72x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 grams (1.26 pounds) 1074 grams (2.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 100 x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 80
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 12.2
DXO Low light score 793 2303
Other
Battery life 440 photos 1000 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $799 $2,700