Nikon D700

Nikon D700 is Nikon's Advanced DSLR digital camera initially launched on October of 2008. The camera has a 12MP, CMOS Full frame sized sensor and has a full resolution of 4256 x 2832.

Nikon released the updated Nikon D800E (Read Full Comparison) in order to replace this model.

The D700 is scored #51 out of 92 in Advanced DSLR cameras & over-all #365 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our list. Please check out our Smart camera search to find camera rankings based on your personal criteria.

Below is a chart of specific factors used in the rating system.

The Nikon D700 is part of a family of digital cameras. You can read the full range underneath.

You can see the D700 from several angles in the gallery underneath.

Below is a checklist of advantages and drawbacks of the Nikon D700 based on aspects which are usually regarded as necessary in a digital camera.

The Nikon D700 is powered by the Expeed processor chip. The sensor measurement in the Nikon D700 is 36mm x 24mm (Full frame). The 864 mm² sensor has the capability to capture 4256 x 2832 pixels at aspect ratios of 3:2.

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The CMOS sensor has 12MP and has a standard ISO range of 200 - 6400. This ISO can be widened digitally to 100 - 25600. RAW photos are supported which means that you have wider room to maneuver in post.

The image underneath illustrates the D700's sensor dimensions compared to other popular sizes. The D700 sensor has a crop factor of 1 and is pointed out in green.

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To get an understanding of specific aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.

Nikon D700 has a weight of 2.37 pounds (1,074g / 37.88 ounces) & has exterior dimensions of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0"). The weight of average Advanced DSLR camera is 776g so the Nikon D700 is heavier when compared with other competitors.

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Underneath is a image of the Nikon D700 alongside a softdrink so you're able to get a feel for its scale.

The top view under will highlight the button design on the D700.

The D700 fits the Nikon F mount and has 315 lenses that you can purchase. Below is a small number of the lenses we have in our database which will work with the D700.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm f2.8 ED-IF28-70mmf/2.8 935g

Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD100-400mmf/4.5-6.3 1135g

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Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro105mmf/2.8 460g

Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro100mmf/2.8530g

Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk285mmf/1.4548g

Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC24mmf/3.5 680g

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Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G224-70mmf/2.8 905g

The D700 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• HDMI Yes
• GPS Yes

Digital cameras that include NFC and Bluetooth support can be controlled wirelessly with smartphones. You are able to transfer images and oftentimes change settings with no need to connect straight to the camera.

A few applications even allow a Liveview and release the shutter whenever you are not close to the camera. If the camera features a HDMI port, it can be attached to an external display. Almost all cameras enable you to charge the battery pack through the USB port.

Nikon D700 doesn't record video. In case you are searching for a digital camera to take only pictures, this might not be a concern.

Nikon D700 has environment proofing which makes it a great candidate for use for rough locations. This is especially useful if you are unsure about the conditions you might encounter for outdoor photography.

The Nikon D700 has a 3 inch fixed screen boasting a resolution of 922 thousand dots.

Unfortunately the screen isn't a touch screen. The D700 also has a builtin Top screen so it’s possible to instantly see camera settings.

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The ViewFinder specifications for Nikon D700 are below:

• ViewFinder Optical (pentaprism)
• Coverage 95%
• Magnification 0.72x

Viewfinders can be very beneficial for sunny outdoor conditions which will make the camera screen washed out and hard to see.

Nikon D700 continuous shooting rate is 5.0 frames per second. The maximum shutter speed is 1/8000s.

Nikon D700 has both built in flash together with external flash support. The maximum flash sync is 1/250s.

Nikon D700 has both Phase Detect AF as well as Contrast Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot faster & precise when compared with Contrast Detect autofocusing.

The AF system has 51 focus points to pick from. Nikon D700 boasts manual focus when needed for low light conditions or you want to have more precise control on focus.

The battery life (EN-EL3e) on the Nikon D700 is designed to last for 1000 shutters based on the CIPA requirements making it higher than average in comparison to its class. The average Advanced DSLR camera battery life is 909. Nikon D780 has the best (2260) battery life for this group of cameras.

Below is a number of Advanced DSLR cameras which have the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Nikon D780
D700 vs D7802260 yesnoyes

Nikon D850
D700 vs D8501840 yesyesyes

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Nikon Df
D700 vs Df1400 yesnono

Canon 90D
D700 vs 90D1300 yesnoyes

Nikon D500
D700 vs D5001240 yesyesyes

The following graph gives a summary of the Nikon D700 for varying categories of photography. To check out more, visit the specific paragraph underneath.

The Nikon D700 receives a points total of 63 which is very good, meaning that it is a respectable choice for portrait photography. Photographing portraits favors heavily to sensor specs, support for RAW files plus the ability to work with external lighting.

Having a modest points total of 52, the Nikon D700 is relatively appropriate to use in street photography. A decent street photography camera provides a perfect balance of image quality and portability.

A reasonable sports photography points tally of 59 indicates the Nikon D700 is reasonably suitable for shooting sports. A camera needs to have very good tracking plus continuous shooting for sports photography.

Weight is really critical when getting a travel camera. All round, the Nikon D700 gets a reasonable 52 as a travelling camera which is somewhat suitable to purchase for your journeys.

If you're planning to pick a digital camera for landscape pictures, the most important factor will no doubt be image quality. The Nikon D700 and it's very good score of 66 for a landscape camera is a good pick compared to its competition.

A vlogging camera should have a moving display, mic port and ideally image stabilization. Considering everything, the Nikon D700 is just not good as a vlog camera as it receives a really bad rating of 9.

If you are in the market for replacements to the D700, here is a list of the top scored cameras which fall into the class of Advanced DSLR.

The line chart just below offers you an overview of the D700 versus it's highest scoring competitors shown above.

There are a bunch of cameras you might check out as alternate options. To browse through a extensive comparison, simply click the "compare" link.