Nikon D800E vs Nikon D700

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D800E Nikon D700
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD800ED700
      Predecessor ModelNikon D700
      Successor ModelNikon D810 Nikon D750
      MSRPUS: $3,299.95 UK: £2689.99 EU: €3171
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D800E Nikon D700
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFXFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm36.0 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels36.8 Megapixel12.87 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels36.3 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400200 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D800E Nikon D700
      ProcessorEXPEED 3EXPEED
      Max Image Resolution7360 x 49124256 x 2832
      Other Resolutions6144 x 4912, 6144 x 4080, 5520 x 3680, 4800 x 3200, 4608 x 3680, 4608 x 3056, 3680 x 2456, 3600 x 2400, 3072 x 2456, 3072 x 2040, 2400 x 16003184 x 2120, 2128 x 1416
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Kelvin, Custom
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Can be selected from [Auto], [High], [Normal], or [Low]
      Focus Nikon D800E Nikon D700
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      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-2 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 VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VI screen with AF Brackets
      Optics Nikon D800E Nikon D700
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D800E Nikon D700
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angleTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D800E Nikon D700
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.72x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.72x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewYesWhen 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 D800E 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)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D800E Nikon D700
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      High-speed sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot meteringi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D800E Nikon D700
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      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, 1 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) (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 D800E Nikon D700
      DxO Low Light ISO29792303
      DxO Color Depth25.623.5
      DxO Dynamic Range14.312.2
      DxO Overall Score9680
      Video Nikon D800E Nikon D700
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D800E Nikon D700
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/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 D800E Nikon D700
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D800E Nikon D700
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D800E Nikon D700
      Dimensions146 x 123 x 82 mm (5.75 x 4.84 x 3.23")147 x 123 x 77 mm (5.79 x 4.84 x 3.03")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1000 g (2.20 lb / 35.27 oz)1074 g (2.37 lb / 37.88 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D800E Nikon D700
      Battery PackEN-EL15EN-EL3e
      Battery Life900 shots1000 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
      Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
      Other Nikon D800E Nikon D700
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Virtual Horizon Camera IndicatorVirtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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