Nikon D700 vs Canon EOS 750D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D700 and Canon EOS 750D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon D700 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 750D is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon D700 were released 2008 and Canon EOS 750D was released 2015. That is a 7 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon D700 2008
Canon EOS 750D 2015

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D700 has a "FX"-sensor while Canon EOS 750D has a "APSC"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon D700 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Canon EOS 750D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon D700 has a 12,1 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 750D has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Nikon D700 12,1 MP
12052992 pixels
4256 x 2832
Canon EOS 750D 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Canon EOS 750D has a 99 % larger resolution than Nikon D700. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon D700 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 750D. Nikon D700 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 25600 while Canon EOS 750D has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon D700 200-25600
Canon EOS 750D 100-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D700
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 750D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D700 can shoot up to 5-8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 750D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D700 5-8
Canon EOS 750D 5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS 750D. Sadly, the Nikon D700 does not support this.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D700 weighs 1074 gr (equal to 2,37 lb) which is 94% heavier than Canon EOS 750D and its 555 gr (or 1,22 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon D700 1074 gr
2,37 lb
Canon EOS 750D 555 gr
1,22 lb