• 0.98 inch 285.7mm2
  • 4.6 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 35mm 860.4mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Detailed specifications
  • Sigma DP1
  • Nikon D700
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Prices:    
Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website Manufacturer website
Nikon D700 webpage
Predecessor:    
Successor:   Nikon D800
D700 vs D800
General
Model Number: DP1 D700
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Mid-Sized Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $999.00 $2999.95
Street Price:    
Date Available: 2008-03-31 2008-07-30
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 9.8 oz (278 g)
includes batteries
38.6 oz (1,095 g)
includes batteries
Size: 4.5 x 2.3 x 2.0 in.
(113 x 60 x 50 mm)
5.8 x 4.8 x 3.0 in.
(147 x 123 x 77 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer: Foveon X3  
Effective Megapixels: 4.6 12.1
Sensor Format: 0.98 inch 35mm
Sensor size: 285.66mm2 (20.70mm x 13.80mm) 860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 7.84 microns 8.46 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a 1.0x
Aspect Ratio: 3:2, 16:9 3:2
Color Filter Type: Full Color RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:   Fixed
Self-Cleaning: No Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:   80
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):   23.5
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):   12.2
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):   2,303
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 2640 x 1760 (4.6 MP, 3:2),
2640 x 1485 (3.9 MP, 16:9),
1872 x 1248 (2.3 MP, 3:2),
1312 x 880 (1.2 MP, Other)
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)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 12-bit RAW (.X3F) JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; TIFF
Continuous-mode frames/second: 3.8 5.1
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes No
Movie Resolution: 320x240 (30)
Movie File Format: AVI  
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder: Yes
HD Video Out: No Yes
HD Video Connection: HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a Nikon F
Lens: Sigma Lens (6 Elements in 5 Groups) n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 28mm  
Focal Length (actual): 16.6mm  
Zoom Ratio: Non-Zoom  
Aperture Range: f/4.0 - 11  
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
 
Macro Focus Range: 30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
 
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No No
Digital Zoom: Yes No
Digital Zoom Values: 3.0x n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: 9-point contrast detection 51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors
Auto Focus Assist Light? No Yes
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: LCD Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type: Optional add-on type. SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.72x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):   0.72x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):   0.72x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: No Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.5 3.0
Rear Display Resolution: 230,000 dots 920,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom:   27.0x
Top Deck Display: Yes
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):   6400
Minimum ISO (native):   200
ISO Settings: Auto (100 - 200), Flash (100 - 400), 100, 200, 400, 800 200 - 6400, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 25,600 in Hi-2
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom Auto, seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom
Shutter Speed Range: 1/2000 - 15 sec 1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode: No Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot 1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:   None
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds 2/5/10/20 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):   Yes
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Anti red-eye, Auto, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Off Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): 6.0 12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description: ISO 200: 30cm to 2.1m Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:   1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:   -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe (X Sync. Contact) ISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminal
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:   Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC CF1
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: 12-bit RAW (.X3F) RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; TIFF
Movie File Format: AVI  
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 No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: No Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: No Yes
Remote Control Type:   Optional wired
Connections (extended): Audio out (monaural) HDMI Out, DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal (GPS and WT-4A compatible)
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 5.70 0.38
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): 6.47 0.36
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): 7 17
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press? Yes No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 3.8 5.1
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 3 100
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 1.53 seconds 0.20 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.160 seconds 0.045 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): 1.71 seconds 0.21 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.132 seconds 0.045 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes): "Full AF" mode used. Up to 8fps with MB-D10
Startup Time: 3.9 seconds 0.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 0.2 seconds 0.4 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power: 8.2 seconds 2.6 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 250 shots  
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):   1000 shots
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary BP-31 Proprietary EN-EL3e
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium Ion rechargeable or MB-D10 battery grip
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary BP-31 Lithium-ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software: SIGMA Photo Pro Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM
OS Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS  
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Optional accessories include: Optical View Finder VF-11, Hood Adapter HA-11, SAC-3 AC Adapter, Electronic Flash EF-140 DG 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.