Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D700

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5100 Nikon D700
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD5100D700
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5000
      Successor ModelNikon D5200 Nikon D750
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5100 Nikon D700
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDXFX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.6 mm36.0 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels16.9 Megapixel12.87 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400200 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D5100 Nikon D700
      ProcessorEXPEED 2EXPEED
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32644256 x 2832
      Other Resolutions3696 x 2448, 2464 x 16323184 x 2120, 2128 x 1416
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Kelvin, Custom
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On      		Can be selected from [Auto], [High], [Normal], or [Low]
      Focus Nikon D5100 Nikon D700
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points1151
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VI screen with AF Brackets
      Optics Nikon D5100 Nikon D700
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5100 Nikon D700
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5100 Nikon D700
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x0.72x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.52x0.72x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.7-3 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewWhen CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or value selected by camera (P and S modes)
      Shutter Nikon D5100 Nikon D700
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D5100 Nikon D700
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemAuto aperture: Available with SB-910/SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens
      Distance priority manual: Available with SB-910, SB-900 and SB-700
      i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S      		i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D5100 Nikon D700
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockExposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D5100 Nikon D700
      DxO Low Light ISO11832303
      DxO Color Depth23.523.5
      DxO Dynamic Range13.612.2
      DxO Overall Score8080
      Video Nikon D5100 Nikon D700
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D5100 Nikon D700
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D5100 Nikon D700
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon D5100 Nikon D700
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D5100 Nikon D700
      Dimensions128 x 97 x 79 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 3.11")147 x 123 x 77 mm (5.79 x 4.84 x 3.03")
      Weight (inc. batteries)560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz)1074 g (2.37 lb / 37.88 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)12.9 x 6.8 x 5.2"
      Power and Storage Nikon D5100 Nikon D700
      Battery PackEN-EL14EN-EL3e
      Battery Life660 shots1000 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
      Other Nikon D5100 Nikon D700
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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