Canon 70D vs Nikon D700
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Canon 70D vs Nikon D700 Key Specs
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- 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

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.

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.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D700 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 70D & Nikon D700. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 70D Gallery & Nikon D700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Nikon D700
70D | D700 | |||
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Launched | October 2013 | ![]() | October 2008 | Newer by 62 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Canon 70D
D700 | 70D |
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Common features in the Canon 70D and Nikon D700
70D | D700 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 70D vs Nikon D700 Specifications
Canon EOS 70D | Nikon D700 | |
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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 |