| Links | ||
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| Prices: | Compare Prices | |
| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Nikon D700 webpage |
Manufacturer website
Canon EOS 60D webpage |
| Predecessor: |
Canon 50D
50D vs 60D |
|
| Successor: |
Nikon D800
D700 vs D800 |
Canon 70D
60D vs 70D |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | D700 | 60D |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $2999.95 | $1399.00 |
| Street Price: | $889.50 | |
| Date Available: | 2008-07-30 | 2010-09-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
38.6 oz
(1,095 g)
includes batteries |
43.5 oz
(1,234 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
5.8 x
4.8 x
3.0 in. (147 x 123 x 77 mm) |
5.7 x
4.2 x
3.1 in. (145 x 106 x 79 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 18.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 8.46 microns | 4.30 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.6x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 80 | 66 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.5 | 22.2 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.2 | 11.5 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 2,303 | 813 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4256 x 2832
(12.1 MP,
3:2), 3184 x 2120 (6.8 MP, 3:2), 2128 x 1416 (3.0 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1848 (5.1 MP, Other), 2080 x 1384 (2.9 MP, 3:2), 1392 x 920 (1.3 MP, Other) |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; TIFF | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30/25/24)
1280x720 (60/50) 640x480 (60/50) |
|
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264) | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Canon EF/EF-S |
| Lens: | n/a | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 216mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 135mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 7.50x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele) | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 67.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors | AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9-points, all cross-type AF points, center dual cross-type point for f/2.8 |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.72x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 96% coverage, 0.95x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.72x | 0.59x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.72x | 0.95x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 920,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | 200 - 6400, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 25,600 in Hi-2 | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2,500K - 10,000K |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area | 63-zone (dual layer) Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (6.5%), Spot (2.8%) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | None | Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Custom User Setting |
| Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20 seconds | 10 or 2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system | E-TTL II |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Lens aperture dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | ISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminal | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | Full TTL exposure |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; TIFF | 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264) | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired | Optional Wired or Wireless |
| Connections (extended): | HDMI Out, DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal (GPS and WT-4A compatible) | HDMI mini out, external 3.5mm microphone jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.38 | <0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.36 | <0.3 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 17 | 14 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | 34 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.3 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.4 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.20 seconds | 0.25 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.10 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.122 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.045 seconds | 0.083 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.21 seconds | 0.29 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.045 seconds | 0.063 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Up to 8fps with MB-D10 | OVF: Full Autofocus Lag, Auto Selection AF = 0.159s Live View: Full Autofocus Lag, Quick Mode (Phase Detect) = 0.999s Full Autofocus Lag, Live Mode (Contrast Detect) = 1.100s Prefocused = 0.122s |
| Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.4 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.6 seconds | 2.6 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 320 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1000 shots | 1100 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL3e | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable or MB-D10 battery grip | LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM | Canon Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch, Memory Card utility,) |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP2/SP3 / Vista, Mac OS X 10.4-10.5 | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Full-frame 12MP FX CMOS sensor (same as D3) in more compact, magnesium-alloy prosumer body with weather sealing, Expeed processor, dust-reduction, virtual horizon indicator, Scene Recognition System, 51-point AF, 2 mode Live View, built-in flash, 150K shutter, Active D-Lighting with new Auto mode, Picture Control, Vignette Control, HDMI, GPS and WT-4A wireless transmitter support. | Full HD movies, vari-angle LCD, 5.3 fps burst mode. |
