Nikon D700 vs Nikon D90
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Nikon D700 vs Nikon D90 Key Specs
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- 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
- Revealed October 2008
- Successor is Nikon D800E
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
- Announced October 2008
- Old Model is Nikon D80
- New Model is Nikon D7000
Nikon D700 vs Nikon D90 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Nikon D700 vs Nikon D90, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. The resolution of the D700 (12MP) and the D90 (12MP) is relatively similar but the D700 (Full frame) and D90 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe D700 was announced about the same time to the D90 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D700 grades vs the D90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon D700 vs Nikon D90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D700 and Nikon D90. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D700 Gallery and Nikon D90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Nikon D90
D700 | D90 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Crisper screen (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Nikon D700
D90 | D700 |
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Common features in the Nikon D700 and Nikon D90
D700 | D90 | |||
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Announced | October 2008 | October 2008 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon D700 vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D700 has outer dimensions 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 D90 has dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Look at the Nikon D700 vs Nikon D90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D700 against the D90.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D700 and D90 is 54 and 60 respectively.
Nikon D700 vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D700 and D90.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The D700 has the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult.
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Nikon D700 vs Nikon D90 Specifications
Nikon D700 | Nikon D90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D700 | Nikon D90 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2008-10-07 | 2008-10-13 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4256 x 2832 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 4.5 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 17.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1074 grams (2.37 pounds) | 703 grams (1.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 80 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 2303 | 977 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1000 photos | 850 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL3e | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I) | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $2,700 | $1,199 |