Nikon D700 Competitors

As well as being compared against other pro DSLRs, the Nikon D700 is also often compared to entry-level DSLRs and mirrorless. The Nikon D700's top rivals come from Nikon (such as the D7000 and the D800) and Canon (such as the EOS 5D Mark II and the EOS 7D)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon D700 compared to other pro DSLR competitors include: it is slightly less noisy at high ISO (2,303 ISO vs 854 ISO), has slightly better image quality (80.0 vs 70.0), slightly larger viewfinder (0.72x vs 0.62x), has a marginally larger sensor (full frame 36.0x24.0mm vs APS-C 23.6x15.8mm) and has slightly more focus points (51 vs 19).

However, on average it doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 30fps), takes significantly lower resolution photos (12.1 MP vs 21 MP), doesn't shoot as fast continuously (5 fps vs 7 fps), has slightly more shutter lag (197 ms vs 131 ms) and has a significantly shorter battery life (1000 shots vs 4300 shots).

Canon EOS 5D Mark II similar age $2,400 (body only) $2,799 - $2,839 24-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the D700) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Significantly higher true resolution: 21 MP vs 12.1 MP Significantly better viewfinder coverage: 98% vs 95% Significant disadvantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the D700) Many fewer focus points: 9 vs 51 Significantly fewer cross-type focus points: 1 vs 15 No built-in flash common strengths of the 5D Mark II and D700 Relatively low noise at high ISO: 1,815 ISO vs 2,303 ISO Good image quality: 79.0 vs 80.0 Large sensors: Full frame 36.0x24.0mm vs Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
	Compare the Canon EOS 5D Mark II vs the Nikon D700
Nikon D800 3 years newer	Significant advantages of the D800 (vs the D700) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much higher true resolution: 36.2 MP vs 12.1 MP Significantly larger screen: 3.2" vs 3.0" Significant disadvantages of the D800 (vs the D700) None found common strengths of the D800 and D700 Above average viewfinder size: 0.72x vs 0.72x Large sensors: Full frame 35.9x24.0mm vs Full frame 36.0x24.0mm Many focus points: 51 vs 51
	Compare the D800 vs the D700
Canon EOS 7D 1 year newer $1,329 - $1,821 (body only) $1,498 - $1,800 28-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 7D (vs the D700) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Higher true resolution: 17.9 MP vs 12.1 MP Shoots faster: 8 fps vs 5 fps Significant disadvantages of the 7D (vs the D700) Much more noise at high ISO: 854 ISO vs 2,303 ISO Significantly worse image quality: 66.0 vs 80.0 Worse color depth: 22 bits vs 23.5 bits common strengths of the 7D and D700 Fairly small: Professional size 148x111x74 mm vs Large 147x123x77 mm Thin: 2.9" vs 3" Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the Canon EOS 7D vs the Nikon D700
Nikon D3S 1 year newer $5,197 (body only)	Significant advantages of the D3S (vs the D700) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 3,253 ISO vs 2,303 ISO Much longer battery life: 4400 shots vs 1000 shots Shoots movies: 720p @ 24fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the D3S (vs the D700) Much larger: Large 160x157x88 mm vs Large 147x123x77 mm Significantly thicker: 3.5" vs 3" No built-in flash common strengths of the D3S and D700 Very low noise at high ISO: 3,253 ISO vs 2,303 ISO Good image quality: 82.0 vs 80.0 Large sensors: Full frame 36.0x23.9mm vs Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
	Compare the D3S vs the D700
Nikon D300S 1 year newer $1,700 (body only) $2,547 - $4,295 18-200mm lens	Significant advantages of the D300S (vs the D700) Shoots movies: 720p @ 24fps vs None More lenses available: 169 lenses vs 121 lenses Much better viewfinder coverage: 100% vs 95% Significant disadvantages of the D300S (vs the D700) Much more noise at high ISO: 787 ISO vs 2,303 ISO Significantly worse image quality: 70.0 vs 80.0 Much smaller sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs Full frame 36.0x24.0mm common strengths of the D300S and D700 Many focus points: 51 vs 51 Fairly small: Professional size 147x114x74 mm vs Large 147x123x77 mm Thin: 2.9" vs 3"
	Compare the D300S vs the D700
Nikon D3 10 months older $6,682 (body only)	Significant advantages of the D3 (vs the D700) Much longer battery life: 4300 shots vs 1000 shots Shoots significantly faster: 9 fps vs 5 fps Significantly less shutter lag: 88 ms vs 197 ms Significant disadvantages of the D3 (vs the D700) Much larger: Large 160x157x88 mm vs Large 147x123x77 mm Lacks a self cleaning sensor Significantly thicker: 3.5" vs 3" common strengths of the D3 and D700 Very low noise at high ISO: 2,290 ISO vs 2,303 ISO Good image quality: 81.0 vs 80.0 Large sensors: Full frame 36.0x24.0mm vs Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
	Compare the D3 vs the D700

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon D700 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it is much less noisy at high ISO (2,303 ISO vs 977 ISO), has slightly better image quality (80.0 vs 73.0), much larger viewfinder (0.72x vs 0.53x), has a weather sealed body and has slightly less startup delay (400 ms vs 1500 ms).

However, on average it doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 24fps), takes slightly lower resolution photos (12.1 MP vs 16.1 MP), doesn't have a screen which flips out, lacks a built in HDR feature and lacks autofocus (none vs contrast detection).

Nikon D7000 2 years newer $1,097 (body only) $1,227 55-200mm lens	Significant advantages of the D7000 (vs the D700) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs None Significantly higher true resolution: 16.1 MP vs 12.1 MP Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Significant disadvantages of the D7000 (vs the D700) Much more noise at high ISO: 1,167 ISO vs 2,303 ISO Much smaller sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs Full frame 36.0x24.0mm Much smaller viewfinder: 0.62x vs 0.72x common strengths of the D7000 and D700 Very low noise at high ISO: 1,167 ISO vs 2,303 ISO Extremely good image quality: 80.0 vs 80.0 Good color depth: 23.5 bits vs 23.5 bits
	Compare the D7000 vs the D700
Nikon D5100 2 years newer $650 - $749 (body only) $600 - $750 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the D700) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Has a flip-out screen Has in-camera HDR Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the D700) Much more noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 2,303 ISO Much smaller sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs Full frame 36.0x24.0mm Much smaller viewfinder: 0.51x vs 0.72x common strengths of the D5100 and D700 Very low noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 2,303 ISO Extremely good image quality: 80.0 vs 80.0 Good color depth: 23.5 bits vs 23.5 bits
	Compare the D5100 vs the D700
Nikon D90 similar age $869 - $897 (body only) $1,099 - $1,200 18-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the D90 (vs the D700) More lenses available: 169 lenses vs 121 lenses Much smaller: Professional size 132x103x77 mm vs Large 147x123x77 mm Much lighter: 703 g vs 1,074 g Significant disadvantages of the D90 (vs the D700) Much more noise at high ISO: 977 ISO vs 2,303 ISO Much smaller sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs Full frame 36.0x24.0mm Many fewer focus points: 11 vs 51 common strengths of the D90 and D700 Relatively low noise at high ISO: 977 ISO vs 2,303 ISO Good image quality: 73.0 vs 80.0 Good dynamic range: 12.5 EV vs 12.2 EV
	Compare the D90 vs the D700
Pentax K-5 2 years newer $1,008 - $1,500 (body only) $1,293 - $1,650 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the K-5 (vs the D700) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 25fps vs None Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None Has in-camera HDR Significant disadvantages of the K-5 (vs the D700) Much more noise at high ISO: 1,162 ISO vs 2,303 ISO Much smaller sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.7mm vs Full frame 36.0x24.0mm Many fewer focus points: 11 vs 51 common strengths of the K-5 and D700 Very low noise at high ISO: 1,162 ISO vs 2,303 ISO Extremely good image quality: 82.0 vs 80.0 Good color depth: 23.7 bits vs 23.5 bits
	Compare the Pentax K-5 vs the Nikon D700
Nikon D3100 2 years newer $500 - $984 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the D700) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs None Much smaller: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Large 147x123x77 mm Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the D700) Much more noise at high ISO: 919 ISO vs 2,303 ISO Much smaller sensor: APS-C 23.1x15.4mm vs Full frame 36.0x24.0mm Significantly worse image quality: 67.0 vs 80.0 common strengths of the D3100 and D700 Relatively low noise at high ISO: 919 ISO vs 2,303 ISO Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Minimal startup delay: 400 ms vs 400 ms
	Compare the D3100 vs the D700
Canon Rebel T3i 2 years newer $609 - $800 (body only) $709 - $1,180 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the D700) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much higher true resolution: 17.9 MP vs 12.1 MP Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the D700) Much more noise at high ISO: 793 ISO vs 2,303 ISO Much smaller sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs Full frame 36.0x24.0mm Much worse image quality: 65.0 vs 80.0 common strengths of the T3i and D700 High resolution screens: 1,040k dots vs 922k dots Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3i vs the Nikon D700

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon D700 compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it is much less noisy at high ISO (2,303 ISO vs 884 ISO), has a much larger screen (3.0" vs 2.5"), has higher quality type of viewfinder (pentaprism vs none), much larger viewfinder (0.72x vs 0.24x) and has a weather sealed body.

However, on average it doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 24fps), takes much lower resolution photos (12.1 MP vs 24 MP), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 16,000 ISO), doesn't have a touch screen and doesn't have a screen which flips out.

Sony NEX-7 3 years newer	Significant advantages of the NEX-7 (vs the D700) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs None Much higher true resolution: 24 MP vs 12.1 MP Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Significant disadvantages of the NEX-7 (vs the D700) Much more noise at high ISO: 1,016 ISO vs 2,303 ISO Much fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 121 lenses Much shorter battery life: 430 shots vs 1000 shots common strengths of the NEX-7 and D700 Very low noise at high ISO: 1,016 ISO vs 2,303 ISO Extremely good image quality: 81.0 vs 80.0 High resolution screens: 921k dots vs 922k dots
	Compare the Sony NEX-7 vs the Nikon D700
Leica M9 1 year newer $7,714 - $7,955 (body only)	Significant advantages of the M9 (vs the D700) Much smaller: Mid size 139x80x37 mm vs Large 147x123x77 mm Significantly higher true resolution: 18.1 MP vs 12.1 MP Much lighter: 585 g vs 1,074 g Significant disadvantages of the M9 (vs the D700) Much more noise at high ISO: 884 ISO vs 2,303 ISO Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0" Much fewer lenses available: 22 lenses vs 121 lenses common strengths of the M9 and D700 Relatively low noise at high ISO: 884 ISO vs 2,303 ISO Good image quality: 69.0 vs 80.0 Viewfinders: Rangefinder vs Pentaprism
	Compare the Leica M9 vs the Nikon D700
Fujifilm X-Pro1 3 years newer	Significant advantages of the X-Pro1 (vs the D700) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs None Much better viewfinder coverage: 100% vs 95% Significantly higher resolution screen: 1,230k dots vs 922k dots Significant disadvantages of the X-Pro1 (vs the D700) Much fewer lenses available: 3 lenses vs 121 lenses Much shorter battery life: 300 shots vs 1000 shots Much smaller viewfinder: 0.24x vs 0.72x common strengths of the X-Pro1 and D700 High resolution screens: 1,230k dots vs 922k dots Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Pentaprism Large sensors: APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
	Compare the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs the Nikon D700
Sony NEX-5N 3 years newer $599 - $600 (body only) $698 - $699 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5N (vs the D700) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs None Better maximum light sensitivity: 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5N (vs the D700) Much more noise at high ISO: 1,079 ISO vs 2,303 ISO Much fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 121 lenses Much shorter battery life: 460 shots vs 1000 shots common strengths of the NEX-5N and D700 Very low noise at high ISO: 1,079 ISO vs 2,303 ISO Extremely good image quality: 77.0 vs 80.0 High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 922k dots
	Compare the Sony NEX-5N vs the Nikon D700