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Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D700

Portability
68
Imaging
65
Features
81
Overall
71
Nikon D5300 front
 
Nikon D700 front
Portability
54
Imaging
56
Features
56
Overall
56

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D700 Key Specs

Nikon D5300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D5200
  • Newer Model is Nikon D5500
Nikon D700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • New Model is Nikon D800E
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Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D700 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon D5300 versus Nikon D700, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the D5300 (24MP) and D700 (12MP) and the D5300 (APS-C) and D700 (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The D5300 was revealed 5 years after the D700 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the D5300 matches up versus the D700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Nikon D700

 D5300 D700 
RevealedFebruary 2014October 2008Newer by 66 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k922kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Nikon D5300

 D700 D5300 

Common features in the Nikon D5300 and Nikon D700

 D5300 D700 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D700 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5300 enjoys physical dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Nikon D700 has dimensions of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the D5300 against the D700.

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D5300 and D700 is 68 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D5300 and D700.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D5300 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon D5300 will offer extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent D5300 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D700 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5300 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D700 Portrait photography factors
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
63
focusing manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5300 Street photography info
Nikon D700 Street photography info
69
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
52
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,074g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon D700 Sports photography highlights
65
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather sealing
great battery (1,000 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D5300
Travel photography with Nikon D700
80
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
52
great battery (1,000 shots)
weather sealing
built-in flash
more heavy than competition in class (1,074 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D5300
Landscape photography with Nikon D700
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
66
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great battery (1,000 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5300 Vlogging features
Nikon D700 Vlogging features
72
selfie friendly screen
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5300 and Nikon D700
 Nikon D5300Nikon D700
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D5300 Nikon D700
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-02-12 2008-10-07
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4256 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 39 51
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD monitor TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.72x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 480 gr (1.06 lbs) 1074 gr (2.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 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 All around score 83 80
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 12.2
DXO Low light score 1338 2303
Other
Battery life 600 pictures 1000 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14,EN-EL14a EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $429 $2,700