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Nikon D700 vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
54
Imaging
55
Features
56
Overall
55
Nikon D700 front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
92
Overall
84

Nikon D700 vs Nikon Z7 II Key Specs

Nikon D700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
  • Released October 2008
  • Replacement is Nikon D800E
Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
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Nikon D700 vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon D700 vs Nikon Z7 II, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are created by Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the D700 (12MP) and Z7 II (46MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The D700 was announced 13 years prior to the Z7 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D700 scores against the Z7 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Nikon Z7 II

 D700 Z7 II 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Nikon D700

 Z7 II D700 
IntroducedOctober 2020October 2008Fresher by 146 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kCrisper display (+1178k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D700 and Nikon Z7 II

 D700 Z7 II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon D700 vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D700 offers physical measurements of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 II has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D700 vs Nikon Z7 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the D700 versus the Z7 II.

Nikon D700 vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D700 and Z7 II is 54 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D700 vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D700 vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D700 and Z7 II.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon Z7 II to result in more detail with its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older D700 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon D700 vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D700 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D700 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D700 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography features
63
you can focus manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
87
you can focus manually
high sensor resolution (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D700 Street photography features
Nikon Z7 II Street photography features
52
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than average (1,074g)
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D700 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
good battery life (1,000 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D700 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z7 II Travel photography highlights
52
good battery life (1,000 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
heavier than average (1,074g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
high sensor resolution (46MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D700 Landscape photography details
Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography details
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (1,000 per charge)
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
87
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D700 Vlogging features
Nikon Z7 II Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon D700 vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D700 and Nikon Z7 II
 Nikon D700Nikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D700 Nikon Z7 Mark II
Class Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2008-10-07 2020-10-14
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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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 12MP 46MP
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 files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 51 493
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon Z
Number of lenses 309 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
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 - 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1074 gr (2.37 lbs) 705 gr (1.55 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2303 not tested
Other
Battery life 1000 pictures 420 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I) CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Storage slots 1 Two
Launch price $2,700 $2,997