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Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D700

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NikonD5600NikonD700
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2016July 2008
Image and sensor
Camera typeDSLRDSLR
Sensor formatAPS-CFull frame
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm36 × 23.9 mm
Effective resolution24.2 MP12.1 MP
Largest image6000 × 40004256 × 2832
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600200–6400
Sensor detailNikon DX CMOS without an optical low-pass filter; 24.2 million effective pixels globally, 24.16 million in Japanese specifications, and 24.78 million total; approximately 1.5× lens focal-length equivalent; sensor cleaning and Image Dust Off reference data12.87 million total pixels; FX and DX image areas; maximum DX image 2784 × 1848; integrated dust reduction with vibrating low-pass filter
Image formatsCompressed 12-bit or 14-bit NEF RAW, JPEG and simultaneous RAW plus JPEG; maximum 6000 × 4000 pixels; customisable Picture Controls and in-camera RAW processing12-bit or 14-bit NEF RAW, uncompressed, compressed or losslessly compressed; JPEG, TIFF RGB and RAW plus JPEG
ISO detailISO 100–25600 in one-third stops; the full range is standard sensitivity rather than an expanded setting; Auto ISOExpanded equivalents ISO 100–25600; Auto ISO
Image processorEXPEED 4EXPEED image-processing system; Scene Recognition System
Lens and shooting
Lens mountNikon F mountNikon F mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst5 fps5 fps
Lens detailNo body autofocus motor for screw-drive lenses. Japanese specifications list autofocus with AF-S, AF-P and AF-I lenses; the US page lists AF-P and type E/G AF-S lenses. Non-CPU lenses require manual exposure without metering; IX and F3AF lenses unsupportedAF coupling supports compatible screw-drive lenses; DX lenses supported with optional automatic crop. Supported non-CPU AI lenses permit aperture-priority and manual exposure, with colour matrix metering when lens data is entered; IX and F3AF lenses unsupported
AutofocusMulti-CAM 4800DX; 39 phase-detection points including nine cross-type; -1 to +19 EV at ISO 100, 20°C; selectable 39-point or 11-point layouts, dynamic 9/21/39-point areas and 3D tracking. Contrast-detection autofocus in live viewMulti-CAM 3500FX phase detection; 51 points including 15 cross-type; single-point, auto-area and dynamic 9/21/51-point modes with 3D tracking; AF fine-tuning
Shutter1/4000 to 30 seconds in one-third or half stops, Bulb and Time; flash sync 1/200 second1/8000 to 30 seconds and Bulb; standard flash sync 1/250 second, with 1/320 available at reduced flash range; shutter tested to 150000 cycles
Burst detailUp to approximately 5 fps for JPEG or 12-bit RAW, 4 fps for 14-bit RAW and 3 fps in continuous low; specified with AF-C, S/M exposure, 1/250 second or faster and default settings; quiet release and interval-timer shootingApproximately 5 fps with EN-EL3e, including 14-bit RAW. Up to 8 fps with MB-D10 using EN-EL4/EN-EL4a or eight AA cells, or EH-5/EH-5a AC power; EN-EL3e in the grip alone does not provide 8 fps. Rates require specified focus/exposure settings and at least 1/250 second
Stabilisation detailOptical VR depends on the lens; no sensor-shift stabilisationOptical VR depends on the attached lens; no sensor-shift stabilisation
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number approximately 12 m at ISO 100, 20°C, including manual full output; accessory shoePop-up i-TTL flash; guide number approximately 12 at ISO 100 in metres, 13 at full manual output; commander support, hot shoe and PC sync terminal
Exposure controlsP/S/A/M, Auto, scene and special-effects modes; 2016-pixel RGB matrix, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±5 EV compensation; exposure, white-balance and Active D-Lighting bracketingP/S/A/M; 1005-pixel RGB 3D Colour Matrix Metering II; ±5 EV compensation; Active D-Lighting, Virtual Horizon and interval timer
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps–
Video detailH.264 MOV at Full HD 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p or 720p 60p/50p; actual rates 59.94/29.97/23.976 for nominal 60p/30p/24p. Up to 29 minutes 59 seconds, reduced to 20 or 10 minutes depending on resolution, frame rate and quality, or three minutes in Miniature Effect. In-camera time-lapse movies. Photography Blog's Motion JPEG AVI passage differs from Nikon's technical sheetNo movie recording. Handheld live view uses phase-detection AF with mirror interruption; Tripod live view uses contrast-detection AF
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphones with adjustable sensitivity; external stereo microphone through 3.5 mm input; linear PCM audio–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size3.2″3″
Screen dots1,037,000920,000
TouchscreenYes–
Tilting screenYesNo
Display detailSide-hinged 3.2-inch 3:2 vari-angle touchscreen, approximately 1037000 dots globally, rounded to 1040000 in Japan; 170° viewing angle and 100% coverage; Touch AF, touch shutter and assignable Touch Fn including Auto ISO control; playback frame-advance bar and cropping during playback zoom; eye sensor switches display off; dots count subpixelsFixed TFT with 170° viewing angle; dots count subpixels; removable protective cover
Viewfinder detailPentamirror; approximately 95% coverage, 0.82× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity and 17 mm eyepointPentaprism, approximately 95% coverage and 0.72× magnification with 50mm at infinity; 18 mm eyepoint; selectable grid and eyepiece shutter
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–No
Battery life (maker's claim)970 photographs1000 photographs
Body weight415 g995 g
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 25 November 2016; global announcement on 10 November 2016Nikon's original US announcement specifies late July 2008 availability; Japan records 25 July. Main retains the month
Recording mediaOne SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot with UHS-I support; MMC unsupportedCompactFlash Type I, including UDMA; single slot; Type II cards and Microdrives are not supported
PortsHi-Speed Micro-USB, HDMI Type C, 3.5 mm external stereo microphone input and accessory terminal for optional WR-1/WR-R10 wireless remote, MC-DC2 remote or GP-1/GP-1A GPSUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed, analogue NTSC/PAL output, HDMI Type C mini connector (HDMI 1.3a), ten-pin accessory terminal and PC flash sync; optional MC-35 connects compatible external GPS receivers
Wireless connectionsBluetooth 4.1 with low-energy SnapBridge pairing; automatic transfer of 2-megapixel JPEGs, including while the camera is off. Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g supports selected still-image and movie transfer and remote still capture after Bluetooth pairing; RAW/TIFF transfer unsupported in Nikon's launch description. Smartphone time/location synchronisation; NFC Type3Tag. Photography Blog's D3400-derived Wi-Fi limitation passage does not describe this modelOptional WT-4 transmitter provides network transfer; Wi-Fi is not built into the body
Battery life detailEN-EL14a rechargeable lithium-ion battery; approximately 970 CIPA photographs per charge. Photography Blog's 600-shot passage differs from Nikon's specificationsEN-EL3e; approximately 1000 shots under CIPA conditions with AF-S VR 24–120mm f/3.5–5.6G ED, flash on alternate exposures and no live view. Separate Nikon continuous test claims approximately 2500; optional MB-D10 accepts EN-EL3e, EN-EL4/EN-EL4a or eight AA cells
ChargingExternal MH-24 charger; optional EH-5b adapter with EP-5A power connectorExternal MH-18a charger; optional EH-5/EH-5a AC adapter
DimensionsApproximately 124 × 97 × 70 mmApproximately 147 × 123 × 77 mm
Weight detailApproximately 415 g body only or 465 g including battery and SD card, excluding body capApproximately 995 g excluding battery, card, body cap, accessory-shoe cover and monitor cover
Materials–Magnesium-alloy body with environmental seals; not a waterproof rating
ColoursBlack–
In the boxEN-EL14a battery, MH-24 charger, AN-DC3 BK strap, BF-1B body cap and DK-25 eyecup–

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