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Nikon D700 vs Nikon D810A

Portability
54
Imaging
56
Features
56
Overall
56
Nikon D700 front
 
Nikon D810A front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D810A Key Specs

Nikon D700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • Replacement is Nikon D800E
Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Nikon D700 vs Nikon D810A Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon D700 versus Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D700 (12MP) and D810A (36MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The D700 was manufactured 7 years prior to the D810A which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D700 matches up versus the D810A for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Nikon D810A

 D700 D810A 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Nikon D700

 D810A D700 
LaunchedFebruary 2015October 2008More modern by 77 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k922kSharper screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D700 and Nikon D810A

 D700 D810A 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D700 has outer measurements of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) while the Nikon D810A has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D700 versus Nikon D810A in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the D700 vs the D810A.

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D810A size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D700 and D810A is 54 and 55 respectively.

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D810A top view buttons comparison

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D700 and D810A.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D810A to give you more detail due to its extra 24MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged D700 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D810A sensor size comparison

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D810A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D700 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D810A Portrait photography advice
63
focusing manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
85
has manual focus
resolution is fantastic (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D700 Street photography details
Nikon D810A Street photography details
52
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (1,074 grams)
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D700 Sports photography details
Nikon D810A Sports photography details
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (1,000 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (1,200 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D700 Travel photography factors
Nikon D810A Travel photography factors
52
better than average battery pack (1,000 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
heavier than average (1,074 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
great battery power (1,200 CIPA)
weather proof
resolution is fantastic (36MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D700 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D810A as a Landscape photography camera
66
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (1,000 shots)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
great battery power (1,200 per charge)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D700 Vlogging highlights
Nikon D810A Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
30
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D700 vs Nikon D810A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D700 and Nikon D810A
 Nikon D700Nikon D810A
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D700 Nikon D810A
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2008-10-07 2015-02-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed EXPEED 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4256 x 2832 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 51 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1074g (2.37 pounds) 880g (1.94 pounds)
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 All around score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 2303 not tested
Other
Battery life 1000 photos 1200 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL3e EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I) SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Card slots One Two
Price at launch $2,700 $3,800