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Canon 70D vs Nikon D700

Portability
59
Imaging
62
Features
84
Overall
70
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Nikon D700 front
Portability
54
Imaging
56
Features
56
Overall
56

Canon 70D vs Nikon D700 Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon 60D
  • Refreshed by Canon 80D
Nikon D700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • New Model is Nikon D800E
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Canon 70D vs Nikon D700 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon 70D versus Nikon D700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and D700 (12MP) and the 70D (APS-C) and D700 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 70D was announced 5 years after the D700 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 70D scores against the D700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Nikon D700

 70D D700 
LaunchedOctober 2013October 2008Newer by 62 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Canon 70D

 D700 70D 

Common features in the Canon 70D and Nikon D700

 70D D700 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Canon 70D vs Nikon D700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 70D has got external dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Nikon D700 has proportions of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 70D versus Nikon D700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 70D against the D700.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 70D and D700 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D700 top view buttons comparison

Canon 70D vs Nikon D700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 70D and D700.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 70D using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Canon 70D will show greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer 70D is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D700 sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Nikon D700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Nikon D700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D700 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
63
manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 70D Street photography details
Nikon D700 Street photography details
68
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
52
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (1,074g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 70D
Sports photography with Nikon D700
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
good battery (1,000 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D Travel photography features
Nikon D700 Travel photography features
69
weather proofing
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
good battery (1,000 CIPA)
weather proofing
built-in flash
heavier than competition (1,074g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 70D
Landscape photography with Nikon D700
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
66
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery (1,000 per charge)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 70D Vlogging advice
Nikon D700 Vlogging advice
69
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 70D vs Nikon D700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Nikon D700
 Canon EOS 70DNikon D700
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 70D Nikon D700
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-10-31 2008-10-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5+ Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4256 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 19 51
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Clear View II TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.72x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 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 distance 12.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755 grams (1.66 lbs) 1074 grams (2.37 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 68 80
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 12.2
DXO Low light rating 926 2303
Other
Battery life 920 images 1000 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $758 $2,700