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Comparison of Nikon D3 and Nikon D700 [S]ave

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Nikon D700 ×
Nikon D3 ×
General
ModelNikon D700Nikon D3
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer url-https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberD700D3
Camera formatPro SLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)147160
Width (mm)7788
Height (mm)123157
Weight (g)1,0951,414
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Nikon D2Hs
SuccessorNikon D800-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112.1
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)860.4860.4
Sensor width (mm)3636
Sensor height (mm)23.923.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)8.468.46
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2, 5:4
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8081
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.523.5
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.212.2
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)2,3032,290
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1392 x 920(1.3 mp other)
  • 2080 x 1384(2.9 mp 3:2)
  • 2128 x 1416(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2784 x 1848(5.1 mp other)
  • 3184 x 2120(6.8 mp 3:2)
  • 4256 x 2832(12.1 mp 3:2)
  • 1392 x 920(1.3 mp other)
  • 1776 x 1416(2.5 mp 5:4)
  • 2080 x 1384(2.9 mp 3:2)
  • 2128 x 1416(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2656 x 2120(5.6 mp 5:4)
  • 2784 x 1848(5.1 mp other)
  • 3184 x 2120(6.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3552 x 2832(10.1 mp 5:4)
  • 4256 x 2832(12.1 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 14 or 12-bit
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw (nef)
  • tiff
  • 14 or 12-bit
  • compr
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw (nef)
Continuous-mode (fps)5.19
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FNikon F
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.72x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopterSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.720.7
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.720.7
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)2727
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)200200
Iso settings200 - 6400, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 25,600 in Hi-2Auto, 200 - 6400, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 25,600 in Hi-2
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom
  • seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting
  • auto
  • custom
  • seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesNoneNone
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • front-curtain sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
  • supports advanced wireless lighting system
-
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)12-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent-
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminalISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • c
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14 or 12-bit
  • raw (nef)
  • tiff
  • 14 or 12-bit
  • compr
  • raw (nef)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired
-
Connections (extended)
  • 10-pin expansion terminal (gps and wt-4a compatible)
  • dc input
  • hdmi out
  • 10-pin expansion terminal
  • dc input
  • hdmi out
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.380.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.360.32
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)17-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.19
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10030
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.20.09
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.09
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.040.05
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.21-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.040.04
Shutter lag (notes)Up to 8fps with MB-D10-
Startup time (s)0.40.3
Play -> record time (s)0.40.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.6-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)1,0004,300
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL3eProprietary EN-EL4a
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable or mb-d10 battery grip
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFull-frame 12MP FX CMOS sensor (same as D3) in more compact, magnesium-alloy prosumer body with weather sealing, Expeed processorMain features: Nikon's first full-frame (FX) DSLR; 12.1 megapixels, plus auto DX crop mode; 9fps at 12.1MP, up to 11fps at 5.1MP



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