Nikon Df vs Nikon D700

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Df Nikon D700
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelDfD700
      Successor ModelNikon D750
      MSRP$2749.95 (body only), $2999.95 / £2749.99 (with 50mm F1.8 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Df Nikon D700
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFXFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 23.9 mm36.0 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels16.6 Megapixel12.87 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800200 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon Df Nikon D700
      ProcessorEXPEED 3EXPEED
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32804256 x 2832
      Other ResolutionsFX: 3696 x 2456, 2464 x 1640; DX crop: 3200 x 2128, 2400 x 1592, 1600 x 10643184 x 2120, 2128 x 1416
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, TIFF
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Kelvin, Custom
      WB Bracketing2 or 3 shots in 1/3 or 1/2-stop intervals
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Can be selected from [Auto], [High], [Normal], or [Low]
      Focus Nikon Df 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 ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Focus Lock AF Area Mode, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points3951
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      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 Df Nikon D700
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon Df Nikon D700
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDTFT 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 Df 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 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 Df 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 Shooting5.5 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon Df Nikon D700
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto FP High-speed sync
      front-curtain sync
      rear-curtain sync
      redeye reduction,
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 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)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 5 frames in steps of 1/3, 2/3, 1, 2, or 3 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; 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 Df Nikon D700
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonExposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon Df Nikon D700
      DxO Low Light ISO32792303
      DxO Color Depth24.623.5
      DxO Dynamic Range13.112.2
      DxO Overall Score8980
      Video Nikon Df Nikon D700
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Df Nikon D700
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Df Nikon D700
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Cable release, wireless remote
      Environmental Nikon Df Nikon D700
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Df Nikon D700
      Dimensions144 x 110 x 67 mm (5.67 x 4.33 x 2.64")147 x 123 x 77 mm (5.79 x 4.84 x 3.03")
      Weight (inc. batteries)760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)1074 g (2.37 lb / 37.88 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.05 x 7.15 x 4.9"
      Package Weight4.05 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Df Nikon D700
      Battery PackEN-EL14,EN-EL14aEN-EL3e
      Battery Life1400 shots1000 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
      Other Nikon Df Nikon D700
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, or 20 secs 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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