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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D700

Portability
51
Imaging
48
Features
40
Overall
44
Nikon D2X front
 
Nikon D700 front
Portability
54
Imaging
55
Features
56
Overall
55

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D700 Key Specs

Nikon D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Introduced June 2005
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D1X
  • Renewed by Nikon D2Xs
Nikon D700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
  • Introduced October 2008
  • Replacement is Nikon D800E
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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D700 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon D2X vs Nikon D700, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the D2X (12MP) and the D700 (12MP) is very similar but the D2X (APS-C) and D700 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The D2X was revealed 4 years prior to the D700 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D2X being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D2X matches up vs the D700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Nikon D700

 D2X D700 

Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Nikon D2X

 D700 D2X 
IntroducedOctober 2008June 2005Newer by 40 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k235kSharper display (+687k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2X and Nikon D700

 D2X D700 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D700 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D2X enjoys outer dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Nikon D700 has specifications of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D2X vs Nikon D700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D2X versus the D700.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D2X and D700 is 51 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D2X and D700.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The D2X includes the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The more aged D2X is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D700 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2X as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D700 as a Portrait photography camera
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
resolution not great (12MP)
63
manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2X Street photography highlights
Nikon D700 Street photography highlights
50
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
52
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (1,074 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2X Sports photography info
Nikon D700 Sports photography info
52
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
good battery pack (1,000 shots)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2X Travel photography advice
Nikon D700 Travel photography advice
43
environment proof
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
52
good battery pack (1,000 shots)
weather proofing
built-in flash
heavier than competition (1,074g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D2X
Landscape photography with Nikon D700
49
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (1,000 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2X as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D700 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2X and Nikon D700
 Nikon D2XNikon D700
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D2X Nikon D700
Type Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2005-06-01 2008-10-07
Physical type Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4256 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 51
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 235k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.72x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) 1074 grams (2.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 59 80
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 12.2
DXO Low light rating 476 2303
Other
Battery life - 1000 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $5,000 $2,700