Nikon D700 vs Canon EOS Rebel T4i

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D700 and Canon EOS Rebel T4i. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon D700 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS Rebel T4i is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

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 Rebel T4i has a "APSC"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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 Rebel T4i has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS Rebel T4i has a 49 % 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 Rebel T4i. Nikon D700 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 25600 while Canon EOS Rebel T4i has 100 to 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 Rebel T4i

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 Rebel T4i can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

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 Rebel T4i. 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 87% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel T4i and its 575 gr (or 1,27 lb).