Nikon Z9 vs Nikon D700

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z9 Nikon D700
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelZ9D700
      Successor ModelNikon D750
      MSRP$5500 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z9 Nikon D700
      Sensor TypeStacked CMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFXFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm36.0 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels52.37 Megapixel12.87 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels45.7 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range64 - 25,600200 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range32 - 102,400100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon Z9 Nikon D700
      ProcessorEXPEED 7EXPEED
      Max Image Resolution8256 x 55044256 x 2832
      Other Resolutions3184 x 2120, 2128 x 1416
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White Balance2500 to 10,000K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Kelvin, Custom
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra high 2
      Extra high 1
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Can be selected from [Auto], [High], [Normal], or [Low]
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Z9 Nikon D700
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-8.5 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points49351
      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 Brackets
      Optics Nikon Z9 Nikon D700
      Lens MountNikon ZNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon Z9 Nikon D700
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z9 Nikon D700
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.72x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.80x0.72x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot
      No Blackout Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-3 to +1
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      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 Z9 Nikon D700
      Shutter TypeElectronicElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed900 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)30.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting30.0 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Anti-dust Shutter
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 20 fps at 45.7 MP for up to 1000 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 30 fps at 45.7 MP
      Up to 120 fps at 11 MP
      Flash Nikon Z9 Nikon D700
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Off
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      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 SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash 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 Z9 Nikon D700
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program
      Metering Range-3 to +17 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, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected valueExposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon Z9 Nikon D700
      DxO Low Light ISO24512303
      DxO Color Depth26.323.5
      DxO Dynamic Range14.412.2
      DxO Overall Score9880
      Video Nikon Z9 Nikon D700
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      NEV
      Internal Recording ModesH.265 4:2:2 10-Bit
      8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      ProRes 422 HQ 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      H.265 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit
      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
      Raw 12-Bit
      7680 x 4320 @ 59.94 fps
      No
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264, H.265
      Max Video Resolution7680 x 4320
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) up to 29.97 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit2 hour, 5 min
      Terminals Nikon Z9 Nikon D700
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input/Output
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x RJ45
      1 x Nikon 10-Pin Control Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z9 Nikon D700
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via app
      Environmental Nikon Z9 Nikon D700
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Z9 Nikon D700
      Dimensions149 x 150 x 91 mm (5.87 x 5.91 x 3.58")147 x 123 x 77 mm (5.79 x 4.84 x 3.03")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)1074 g (2.37 lb / 37.88 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)13 x 7.7 x 5.8"
      Package Weight5.255 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z9 Nikon D700
      Battery PackEN-EL18dEN-EL3e
      Battery Life740 shots1000 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CFexpress Type B / XQDSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
      Other Nikon Z9 Nikon D700
      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
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)


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