Nikon Df vs Nikon D700

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Df and the Nikon D700, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Nikon Df was introduced in December 2013 and Nikon D700 was introduced in October 2008. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Df over Nikon D700.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D700 over Nikon Df.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Nikon Df has a 3.2" screen with 921k dot resolution and Nikon D700 has a 3.0" screen with 922k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Viewfinder

Cameras have built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinders. Nikon Df has 100% coverage with 0.70x magnification and Nikon D700 has 95% coverage with 0.72x magnification.

Nikon Df features a 16.2 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36.0 x 23.9 mm and a total area of 860.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 50 - 204,800 in boosted mode. Nikon D700 features a 12.1 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36.0 x 23.9 mm and a total area of 571.2 mm². Its native ISO range is 200 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Nikon Df is equipped with EXPEED 3 processor and can take pictures up to 4928 x 3280 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like FX: 3696 x 2456, 2464 x 1640; DX crop: 3200 x 2128, 2400 x 1592, 1600 x 1064 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Nikon D700 is equipped with EXPEED processor and can take pictures up to 4256 x 2832 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3184 x 2120, 2128 x 1416 with 3:2 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Cameras have Nikon F lens mount. Due to their Full Frame sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon Df it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D700 nothing can be done. On Nikon D700 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon Df nothing can be done.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Nikon Df has a Mini HDMI and Nikon D700 has a Mini Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Nikon Df comes with EN-EL14,EN-EL14a battery pack with battery life of 1400 shots and Nikon D700 comes with EN-EL3e battery pack with battery life of 1000 shots.

External Storage Slots

Nikon Df has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Nikon D700 has a single CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) card slot.

Shutter

Nikon Df and Nikon D700 have Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane. shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Df, and up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D700. Nikon Df can shoot continuously up to 5.5 fps. Nikon D700 can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.

Focusing

Nikon Df has 39 (9 cross-type) focusing points and Nikon D700 has 51 focusing points. Nikon Df has detection range from -1 to +19 EV.

Exposure

Both cameras' exposure metering ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±3 EV range on Nikon Df and ±5 EV range on Nikon D700. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon Df and exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D700.

Flash

Nikon D700 has a built-in flash and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. Nikon Df has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on both cameras.

Nikon Df body has dimensions of 144 x 110 x 67 mm (5.67 x 4.33 x 2.64") and Nikon D700 body has dimensions of 147 x 123 x 77 mm (5.79 x 4.84 x 3.03"). Nikon Df weighs 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz) and Nikon D700 weighs 1074 g (2.37 lb / 37.88 oz).

Nikon Df

Nikon D700

144 mm

110 mm

147 mm

123 mm

110 mm

123 mm

67 mm

77 mm