Nikon D700 vs Nikon D800

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon D700 vs Nikon D800, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the D700 (12MP) and D800 (36MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The D700 was manufactured 4 years before the D800 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D700 grades against the D800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D700 and Nikon D800. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D700 Gallery and Nikon D800 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D700 has external measurements of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) while the Nikon D800 has measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the D700 versus the D800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D700 and D800 is 54 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D700 and D800.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D800 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.