Nikon D700 vs Nikon D780

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D700 Nikon D780
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD700D780
      Predecessor ModelNikon D750
      Successor ModelNikon D750
      MSRP$2299 (body only), $2799 (w/24-120mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D700 Nikon D780
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatFXFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 23.9 mm35.9 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels12.87 Megapixel24.92 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel24.5 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 6,400100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,60050 - 204,800
      Photo Nikon D700 Nikon D780
      ProcessorEXPEEDEXPEED 6
      Max Image Resolution4256 x 28326048 x 4024
      Other Resolutions3184 x 2120, 2128 x 14163936 x 2624 (DX crop)
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Kelvin, CustomPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from [Auto], [High], [Normal], or [Low]Can be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D700 Nikon D780
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points5151
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points15
      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 VI screen with AF BracketsType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D700 Nikon D780
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D700 Nikon D780
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angleTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution922k dot2,359k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D700 Nikon D780
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.72x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.72x0.70x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 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 D700 Nikon D780
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec900 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps12.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 12 fps at 24.5 MP
      Up to 7 fps at 24.5 MP
      Flash Nikon D700 Nikon D780
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 5 frames in steps of 2 or 3 EV
      2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLRViewfinder photography: TTL flash control performed by RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels
      Live view photography: TTL flash control performed by image sensor (i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlightweighted metering; standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR supported)
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D700 Nikon D780
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, ProgramAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV-3 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, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockExposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D700 Nikon D780
      DxO Low Light ISO2303
      DxO Color Depth23.5
      DxO Dynamic Range12.2
      DxO Overall Score80
      Video Nikon D700 Nikon D780
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesNoH.264/MOV
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 60 fps or less
      3 min - 120/100 fps
      Terminals Nikon D700 Nikon D780
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Nikon DC2 Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D700 Nikon D780
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1
      Remote Control via wired, wireless or smartphone
      Environmental Nikon D700 Nikon D780
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D700 Nikon D780
      Dimensions147 x 123 x 77 mm (5.79 x 4.84 x 3.03")144 x 116 x 76 mm (5.67 x 4.57 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1074 g (2.37 lb / 37.88 oz)840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.75 x 7.15 x 5.4"
      Package Weight3.59 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D700 Nikon D780
      Battery PackEN-EL3eEN-EL15b
      Battery Life1000 shots2260 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Nikon D700 Nikon D780
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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