Nikon D700 vs Nikon D810A
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Nikon D700 vs Nikon D810A Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Nikon D700 vs Nikon D810A Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D700 and Nikon D810A. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D700 Gallery and Nikon D810A Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Nikon D810A
D700 | D810A |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Nikon D700
D810A | D700 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | October 2008 | More modern by 77 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 922k | Sharper screen (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D700 and Nikon D810A
D700 | D810A | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D700 and D810A is 54 and 55 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D700 vs Nikon D810A Specifications
Nikon D700 | Nikon D810A | |
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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 |