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Nikon D700 vs Nikon D800

Portability
54
Imaging
56
Features
56
Overall
56
Nikon D700 front
 
Nikon D800 front
Portability
54
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D800 Key Specs

Nikon D700
(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
  • Introduced October 2008
  • Replacement is Nikon D800E
Nikon D800
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon D700
  • Successor is Nikon D810
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Nikon D700 vs Nikon D800 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Nikon D800

 D700 D800 
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D800 over the Nikon D700

 D800 D700 
AnnouncedJune 2012October 2008Newer by 44 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon D700 and Nikon D800

 D700 D800 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D800 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Nikon D700 vs Nikon D800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D800 size comparison

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

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D800 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D800 sensor size comparison

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D700 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D800 Portrait photography highlights
63
you can focus manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
83
manual focus
high MP (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D700 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D800 as a Street photography camera
52
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,074g)
59
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D700 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D800 as a Sports photography camera
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather sealing
great battery power (1,000 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high MP (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D700 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D800 Travel photography highlights
52
great battery power (1,000 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
more heavy than competition (1,074 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
66
weather proof
high MP (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D700 Landscape photography details
Nikon D800 Landscape photography details
66
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3")
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery power (1,000 shots)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
high MP (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D700 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D800 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
30
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon D700 vs Nikon D800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D700 and Nikon D800
 Nikon D700Nikon D800
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D700 Nikon D800
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2008-10-07 2012-06-11
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2832 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
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 detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 51 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1074 grams (2.37 pounds) 900 grams (1.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 95
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 25.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 14.4
DXO Low light score 2303 2853
Other
Battery life 1000 images 900 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL3e EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I) Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Storage slots Single Two
Price at release $2,700 $2,999