Canon EOS R3 vs Nikon D700

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS R3 and Nikon D700. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS R3 is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D700 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Canon EOS R3 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D700 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

Even though the camera sensors might be called differently they are both considered Full frame which means that the focal length of the lenses is not affected. There is no crop factor on any of these cameras and sensors.

** 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 (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Canon EOS R3 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D700 has 12,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS R3 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

Canon EOS R3 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D700. Canon EOS R3 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Nikon D700 has 200 to 25600.

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.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R3 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R3
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D700

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS R3 can shoot up to 30 pictures per seconds and Nikon D700 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS R3. Unfortunately Nikon D700 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

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 6% heavier than Canon EOS R3 and its 1015 gr (or 2.24 lb).

Canon EOS R3 vs Nikon D700 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS R3 and Nikon D700, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Canon EOS R3	Nikon D700
Name	Canon EOS R3	Nikon D700
Manufacturer	Canon	Nikon
Release Date and Price	Canon EOS R3	Nikon D700
Release Year	2021	2008
Release Date	2021-04-14	2008-07-01
MSRP	5999 USD	2999 USD
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Camera Type	Canon EOS R3	Nikon D700
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Canon EOS R3	Nikon D700
Sensor Size	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)	Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX"
Sensor Type	Stacked CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6000 x 4000 pixels	4256 x 2832 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	12,1 MP
Image Processor	DIGIC X	EXPEED
Image	Canon EOS R3	Nikon D700
ISO Range	100 - 102400	200 - 25600
White Balance Presets	6	12
Custom White Balance	No	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift)	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Canon EOS R3	Nikon D700
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous LiveView
Focus Points	1053	51
Lens Mount	Canon RF See Compatible Lenses	Nikon F See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm	FX (Full frame) No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Canon EOS R3	Nikon D700
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated	Fixed
Screen size	3.2”	3”
Screen dots	4150000	922000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.76×	0.72×
Viewfinder Resolution	5760000	N/A
Photography features	Canon EOS R3	Nikon D700
Frames per second	30 fps	8 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial	Multi Center Weighted Spot Average
Exposure Compensation	+/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Canon EOS R3	Nikon D700
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4 H.264 H.265	N/A
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Canon EOS R3	Nikon D700
Memory Card	Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Canon EOS R3	Nikon D700
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)	No
Remote Control	Yes (via smartphone)	Optional
GPS	Yes Built-in	Yes Optional through GP-1
Body & Dimensions	Canon EOS R3	Nikon D700
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Built-in	Battery Pack
Battery Details	LP-E19 lithium-ion battery & charger	Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	760 shots	1000 shots
Width	150 mm	147 mm
Height	143 mm	123 mm
Depth	87 mm	77 mm
Weight	1015 gram	1074 gram