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Nikon D700 vs Nikon D850

Portability
54
Imaging
56
Features
56
Overall
56
Nikon D700 front
 
Nikon D850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
77
Features
87
Overall
81

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D850 Key Specs

Nikon D700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Updated by Nikon D800E
Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Released August 2017
  • Superseded the Nikon D810
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Nikon D700 vs Nikon D850 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon D700 vs Nikon D850, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are created by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the D700 (12MP) and D850 (46MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The D700 was manufactured 10 years before the D850 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D700 scores against the D850 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Nikon D850

 D700 D850 

Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Nikon D700

 D850 D700 
ReleasedAugust 2017October 2008More recent by 108 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2359k922kCrisper display (+1437k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D700 and Nikon D850

 D700 D850 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D850 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D700 has outside measurements of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) and the Nikon D850 has specifications of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D700 versus the D850.

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D850 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D700 and D850 is 54 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D850 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D850 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D700 and D850.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D850 to show greater detail due to its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older D700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D850 sensor size comparison

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D850 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D700 vs Nikon D850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D700 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D850 as a Portrait photography camera
63
manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
86
focusing manually
high MP (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D700 Street photography details
Nikon D850 Street photography details
52
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (1,074g)
66
has a tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,015g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D700 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D850 as a Sports photography camera
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proof
good battery pack (1,000 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high MP (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (1,840 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D700
Travel photography with Nikon D850
52
good battery pack (1,000 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
more heavy than competitors in class (1,074g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
65
great battery pack (1,840 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
high MP (46 megapixels)
more heavy than competition (1,015 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D700 Landscape photography details
Nikon D850 Landscape photography details
66
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (1,000 CIPA)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
high MP (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery pack (1,840 per charge)
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D700 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D850 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
29
has touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,015 grams)
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Nikon D700 vs Nikon D850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D700 and Nikon D850
 Nikon D700Nikon D850
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D700 Nikon D850
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2008-10-07 2017-08-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2832 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 51 153
Cross type focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 922k dots 2,359k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.75x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1074 grams (2.37 pounds) 1015 grams (2.24 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 100
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 14.8
DXO Low light rating 2303 2660
Other
Battery life 1000 photographs 1840 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3e EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD
Card slots One 2
Retail price $2,700 $2,997