recommendations

Relative to the best recent pro DSLRs, and ignoring price

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Canon EOS 5D Mark II
86 vs 89
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Nikon D700 Nikon D700
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon D700.

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon 5D Mark II

Movie format Shoots movies 1080p @ 30fps vs None
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Shoots Full HD (1080p) video as well as still pictures
True resolution Much higher resolution 21 MP vs 12.1 MP
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More than 70% higher resolution
Viewfinder coverage Significantly better viewfinder coverage 98% vs 95%
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Almost the same
Color depth Better color depth 23.7 bits vs 23.5 bits
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Distinguishes more than 10% more colors
Lens availability More lenses available 111 lenses vs 89 lenses
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More than 20% more lenses available
Weight Lighter 850 g vs 1,074 g
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Around 30% lighter
Size Slightly smaller 152x114x75 mm vs 147x123x77 mm
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Around 10% smaller
Thickness Slightly thinner 3" vs 3"
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Almost the same
Canon EOS 5D Mark II Learn more about
the Canon 5D Mark II

Reasons to consider the Nikon D700

Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 2,303 ISO vs 1,815 ISO
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The D700 has a slight edge (0.3 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12.2 EV vs 11.9 EV
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Almost the same
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 5 fps vs 3.9 fps
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Around 30% faster continuous shooting
Overall image quality Slightly better image quality 80.0 vs 79.0
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Almost the same
Built-in flash Built-in flash Yes vs No
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A built-in flash is useful for taking indoor shots where there is little light
Viewfinder size Slightly larger viewfinder 0.72x vs 0.71x
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Almost the same
Nikon D700 Learn more about
the Nikon D700
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similarities

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Low light performance Very low noise at high ISO Help
5D Mark II:1,815 ISO
D700:2,303 ISO
Overall image quality Extremely good image quality Help
5D Mark II:79.0
D700:80.0
Viewfinder size Large viewfinder size Help
5D Mark II:0.71x
D700:0.72x
Sensor size Very large sensors Help
Full frame 36x24mm
Screen resolution High resolution screens Help
5D Mark II:920k dots
D700:922k dots
Screen size Large screens Help
3.0"
Color depth Good color depth Help
5D Mark II:23.7 bits
D700:23.5 bits
Viewfinder Both have pentaprism viewfinders Help
Pentaprism
Dynamic range Good dynamic range Help
5D Mark II:11.9 EV
D700:12.2 EV
Live view Live view Help
Preview your photos
Light sensitivity (boost) Very good boost ISO Help
25,600 ISO
Fastest shutter speed Very fast max shutter speeds Help
1/8000 of a second
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Weight Heavy Help
5D Mark II:850 g
D700:1,074 g
Storage slots Fewer storage slots Help
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Lowest price Very expensive Help
5D Mark II:$2,479.00
D700:$2,388.00
Size Large Help
5D Mark II:152x114x75 mm
D700:147x123x77 mm
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

Compared to recent pro DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
5D Mark II:3.9 fps
D700:5 fps

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,515 - $1,821 body only

$1,699 - $1,899 with 28-135mm lens

Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available
Light sensitivity (boost) Slightly lower boost light sensitivity
Sensor size Has a much smaller sensor
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$799 - $829 body only

$899 - $900 with 18-55mm lens

Lens availability Slightly more lenses available
Size Is significantly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Light sensitivity (boost) Slightly lower boost light sensitivity
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Pro DSLR

$4,949 - $4,999 body only

$5,394 with 60mm lens

Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Light sensitivity (boost) Much higher boost light sensitivity
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Nikon D300S

Nikon D300S

Pro DSLR

$1,430 - $1,700 body only

$2,099 - $2,550 with 18-200mm lens

Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Viewfinder coverage Slightly better viewfinder coverage
Light sensitivity Slightly lower maximum light sensitivity
Light sensitivity (boost) Slightly lower boost light sensitivity
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$847 - $1,944 body only

$1,099 - $1,200 with 18-105mm lens

Size Is slightly smaller
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Light sensitivity Slightly lower maximum light sensitivity
Nikon D3S

Nikon D3S

Pro DSLR

$5,200 - $5,599 body only

$8,000 with 24-70mm lens

Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Weight Is significantly heavier
Thickness Is thicker
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

Pro DSLR

$1,940 - $2,000 body only

Image stabilization Has image stabilization
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Thickness Is thicker
Light sensitivity (boost) Slightly lower boost light sensitivity

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EOS 5D Mark II.

Nikon D700 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon D80

Nikon D80

Entry-level DSLR

$1,280 body only

$900 with 18-55mm lens

Lens availability More lenses available
Size Smaller
Low light performance Much more noise at high ISO
Overall image quality Much worse image quality

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