Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D700
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
- Launched April 2014
- Superseded the Nikon D3200
- Replacement is Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
- Revealed October 2008
- Successor is Nikon D800E

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D700 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Nikon D3300 versus Nikon D700, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are offered by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and D700 (12MP) and the D3300 (APS-C) and D700 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

The D3300 was revealed 5 years after the D700 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D3300 scores against the D700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D700 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3300 and Nikon D700. The full galleries are available at Nikon D3300 Gallery and Nikon D700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Nikon D700
D3300 | D700 | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | ![]() | October 2008 | More modern by 68 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Nikon D3300
D700 | D3300 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D700
D3300 | D700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D700 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D3300 provides physical measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon D700 has sizing of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon D3300 versus Nikon D700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D3300 versus the D700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D3300 and D700 is 69 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D700 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3300 and D700.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D3300 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon D3300 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent D3300 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D700 Specifications
Nikon D3300 | Nikon D700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D3300 | Nikon D700 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-04-21 | 2008-10-07 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 4 | Expeed |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4256 x 2832 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 51 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.72x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 430 gr (0.95 lb) | 1074 gr (2.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 82 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.3 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | 1385 | 2303 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 photos | 1000 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL14a | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $500 | $2,700 |