- 35mm 860.4mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 6400
- Go in depth with our full Nikon D700 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the D700.
- 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
- 12.2 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Nikon P330 Review.
Links | ||
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Prices: | Compare Prices | |
Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Nikon D700 webpage |
Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: |
Nikon D800
D700 vs D800 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | D700 | P330 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $2999.95 | $379.95 |
Street Price: | $379.95 | |
Date Available: | 2008-07-30 | 2013-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
38.6 oz
(1,095 g)
includes batteries |
7.1 oz
(200 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.8 x
4.8 x
3.0 in. (147 x 123 x 77 mm) |
4.1 x
2.3 x
1.3 in. (103 x 58 x 32 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 12.2 |
Sensor Format: | 35mm | 1/1.7 inch |
Sensor size: | 860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 8.46 microns | 1.90 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 80 | 54 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.5 | 21.0 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.2 | 11.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 2,303 | 213 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4256 x 2832
(12.1 MP,
3:2), 3184 x 2120 (6.8 MP, 3:2), 2128 x 1416 (3.0 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1848 (5.1 MP, Other), 2080 x 1384 (2.9 MP, 3:2), 1392 x 920 (1.3 MP, Other) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 3968 x 2232 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 3000 x 3000 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; TIFF | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, 12-bit RAW (.NRW), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.1 | 10.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p/60i/50i)
1280x720 (30p/25p) 960x540 (30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
|
Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Nikon F | n/a |
Lens: | n/a | Zoom-Nikkor ED VR; 7 elements in 6 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 120mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 5.1 - 25.5mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/1.8 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - ??; Electronically-controlled 7-blade iris diaphragm 14 steps of 1/3 EV (W) (A, M mode) | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 2x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors | Contrast Detect: Face priority, auto (9-area automatic selection), center (wide, normal), manual with 99 focus areas, subject tracking, target finding AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.72x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.72x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.72x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 920,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | |
ISO Settings: | 200 - 6400, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 25,600 in Hi-2 | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; and Hi-1=6400, Hi-2=12800 (available when using P, S, A or M mode) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset manual |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area | Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | None | Beach, Backlighting, Black and White copy, Candlelight, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Panorama, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Silhouette, Sports, Snow, Sunset, Special effects, 3D photography |
Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20 seconds | 10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system | Auto, TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | [W]: 1 ft 8 in. - 21 ft (0.5 - 6.5 m ) [T]: 1 ft 8 in. - 8 ft 2 in. (0.5 - 2.5 m) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | ISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminal | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; TIFF | 12-bit RAW (.NRW), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 0.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired | |
Connections (extended): | HDMI Out, DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal (GPS and WT-4A compatible) | Micro (Type D), HDMI, Built-in GPS |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.38 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.36 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 17 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.1 | 10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | 10 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.20 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.045 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.21 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.045 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Up to 8fps with MB-D10 | |
Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.4 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.6 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 200 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1000 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL3e | Proprietary EN-EL12 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable or MB-D10 battery grip | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Full-frame 12MP FX CMOS sensor (same as D3) in more compact, magnesium-alloy prosumer body with weather sealing, Expeed processor, dust-reduction, virtual horizon indicator, Scene Recognition System, 51-point AF, 2 mode Live View, built-in flash, 150K shutter, Active D-Lighting with new Auto mode, Picture Control, Vignette Control, HDMI, GPS and WT-4A wireless transmitter support. | Optical image stabilization (VR), Full HD 1080p video, RAW mode, built-in GPS. Available in Black or White. |