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Nikon D800 vs Nikon D700
Nikon D800
Camera summary
The Nikon D800, made by Nikon, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on June 11, 2012. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 25600. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
1.2 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.1 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon D700, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Nikon D700
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D810, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Nikon D810
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 36 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 51 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 900 shots per charge with the included EN-EL15 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Nikon D700
Camera summary
The Nikon D700, made by Nikon, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on Oct. 7, 2008. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 25600. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.7 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
1.2 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.0 out of 5 stars
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Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D750, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Nikon D750
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 51 focus points.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 1000 shots per charge with the included EN-EL3e battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Nikon D800 | Nikon D700 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | No |
No |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
No |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | Yes |
No |
| Number of cross focus points | 15 | - |
| Number of focus points | 51 | 51 |
Connectivity |
Nikon D800 | Nikon D700 |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | - |
| DXO color depth | 25.3 | 23.5 |
| DXO dynamic range | 14.4 | 12.2 |
| DXO low light ISO | 2853.0 | 2303.0 |
| DXO overall score | 95.0 | 80.0 |
Exposure mode |
Nikon D800 | Nikon D700 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
Yes |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Nikon D800 | Nikon D700 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | June 11, 2012 | Oct. 7, 2008 |
| Body type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| msrp | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| model | Nikon D800 | Nikon D700 |
| Predecessor model | Nikon D700 | |
| Successor model | Nikon D810 | Nikon D750 |
Lense |
Nikon D800 | Nikon D700 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1� | 1× |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 316 | 316 |
Other features |
Nikon D800 | Nikon D700 |
| GPS | Optional | Optional |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | Compact Flash (Type I) |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Nikon D800 | Nikon D700 |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | n/a |
| Image stabilization | No |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 4.0 fps | 5.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Nikon D800 | Nikon D700 |
| Battery life | 900 shots | 1000 shots |
| Battery model | EN-EL15 | EN-EL3e |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 146 x 123 x 82mm | 147 x 123 x 77mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 900 grs | 1074 grs |
Screen |
Nikon D800 | Nikon D700 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 921 | 922 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Nikon D800 | Nikon D700 |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Max image resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 4256 x 2832 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24 mm | 36 x 24 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 36 | 12 |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Nikon D800 | Nikon D700 |
| Headphone port | Yes |
No |
| Max video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | - |
| Microphone port | Yes |
No |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) | - |
Viewfinder |
Nikon D800 | Nikon D700 |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |