Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D700
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Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D700 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D700 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D5300 & Nikon D700. The full galleries are available at Nikon D5300 Gallery & Nikon D700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Nikon D700
D5300 | D700 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | October 2008 | Newer by 66 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Nikon D5300
D700 | D5300 |
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Common features in the Nikon D5300 and Nikon D700
D5300 | D700 | |||
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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).
Check the Nikon D5300 versus Nikon D700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D700 Specifications
Nikon D5300 | Nikon D700 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | Expeed 4 | Expeed |
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 |