The Camera Nikon D700 vs D3: Key Differences
Although the D3 and D700 are essentially the same camera in a different form factor (the D700 being far closer to the D300 in design and control layout), there are a few important specification differences.
- Smaller, lighter body *
- Built-in iTTL flash (G.No 17 / ISO 200)
- No rear information panel (new info display on main LCD)
- D700 doesn't have the D3's 5:4 aspect ratio option
- 95% coverage, 0.72x viewfinder (D3: 100% / 0.7x)
- Focus screen DX mode now indicated with a rectangle rather than shaded area
- Lower burst rate (5.0 fps / 8.0 fps with optional MB-D10)
- 100 frames maximum in continuous shooting mode
- Smaller battery (EN-EL3e)
- Optional battery grip (MB-D10, same as D300)
- Expanded Function button options (can assign any camera menu item)
- Live View can be assigned to FUNC, AE-L or Preview buttons (allowing LV + different drive modes)
- Virtual Horizon can be overlaid on Live View preview image
- Different shutter (150,000 cycle rating - same as D300)
- Image Sensor cleaning ('sensor shake' dust reduction)
- Single CF slot (D3 has two)
- Minor menu and control differences (control layout is almost identical to D300)
Weight (no battery) : D3 - 1240g, D700 - 995gfrom freezone24.blogspot.com