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Canon 5D Mark II vs Nikon B700

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II and the Nikon Coolpix B700 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in September 2008 and February 2016. The 5D Mark II is a DSLR, while the B700 is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on a full frame (5D Mark II) and a 1/2.3-inch (B700) sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 21 megapixels, whereas the Nikon provides 20.2 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Canon 5D Mark II
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Nikon B700
Canon 5D Mark II   Nikon B700
Digital single lens reflex Fixed lens compact camera
Canon EF mount lenses 24-1440mm f/3.3-6.5
21 MP – Full Frame sensor 20.2 MP – 1/2.3" sensor
1080/30p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO 100-6,400 (50 - 25,600) ISO 100-3,200
Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder (921k dots)
3.0" LCD – 920k dots 3.0" LCD – 921k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Swivel screen (not touch-sensitive)
3.9 shutter flaps per second 5 shutter flaps per second
Weathersealed bodynot weather sealed
850 shots per battery charge350 shots per battery charge
152 x 114 x 75 mm, 850 g 125 x 85 x 107 mm, 565 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and the Nikon Coolpix B700? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Canon 5D Mark II and the Nikon B700. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The B700 can be obtained in two different colors (black, red), while the 5D Mark II is only available in black.

Size Canon 5D Mark II vs Nikon B700
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Comparison 5D Mark II or B700 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Nikon B700 is considerably smaller (39 percent) than the Canon 5D Mark II. It is worth mentioning in this context that the 5D Mark II is splash and dust resistant, while the B700 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the B700 has a lens built in, whereas the 5D Mark II is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the 5D Mark II and their specifications in the Canon EF Lens Catalog.

Concerning battery life, the 5D Mark II gets 850 shots out of its Canon LP-E6 battery, while the B700 can take 350 images on a single charge of its Nikon EN-EL23 power pack. The power pack in the B700 can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

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Body Specifications
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Canon 5D Mark II 152 mm 114 mm 75 mm 850 g 850 i Sep 2008 US$ 3 499ebay.com
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Nikon B700 125 mm 85 mm 107 mm 565 g 350 i Feb 2016 US$ 499ebay.com
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Canon 1Ds Mark III 150 mm 160 mm 80 mm 1385 g 1800 i Aug 2007 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Canon 1D X 158 mm 168 mm 83 mm 1551 g 1120 i Oct 2011 US$ 6 799ebay.com
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Canon 1D X Mark II 158 mm 168 mm 83 mm 1530 g 1210 i Feb 2016 US$ 5 999ebay.com
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Canon 5D 152 mm 113 mm 75 mm 895 g 400 i Aug 2005 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Canon 5D Mark III 152 mm 116 mm 76 mm 950 g 950 i Mar 2012 US$ 3 499ebay.com
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Canon 5D Mark IV 151 mm 116 mm 76 mm 890 g 900 i Aug 2016 US$ 3 499 amazon.com
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Canon 5DS 152 mm 116 mm 76 mm 930 g 700 i Feb 2015 US$ 3 699ebay.com
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Canon 5DS R 152 mm 116 mm 76 mm 930 g 700 i Feb 2015 US$ 3 699ebay.com
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Canon 6D 145 mm 111 mm 71 mm 770 g 1090 i Sep 2012 US$ 2 099ebay.com
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Canon 7D 148 mm 111 mm 74 mm 860 g 800 i Sep 2009 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Kodak AZ901 139 mm 104 mm 119 mm 777 g 400 i Jan 2016 US$ 499 amazon.com
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Nikon P900 140 mm 103 mm 137 mm 899 g 360 i Mar 2015 US$ 599ebay.com
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Panasonic ZS70 112 mm 67 mm 41 mm 322 g 380 i Apr 2017 US$ 449ebay.com
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Sony HX350 130 mm 93 mm 103 mm 652 g 300 i Dec 2016 US$ 449ebay.com
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Sony HX400V 130 mm 93 mm 103 mm 660 g 300 i Feb 2014 US$ 499ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The B700 was launched at a lower price than the 5D Mark II, despite having a lens built in. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon 5D Mark II features a full frame sensor and the Nikon B700 a 1/2.3-inch sensor. The sensor area in the B700 is 97 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.0 and 5.6. The sensor in the 5D Mark II has a native 3:2 aspect ratio, while the one in the B700 offers a 4:3 aspect.

Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon B700 sensor measures

With 21MP, the 5D Mark II offers a slightly higher resolution than the B700 (20.2MP), but the 5D Mark II nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 6.41μm versus 1.18μm for the B700) due to its larger sensor. However, the B700 is a much more recent model (by 7 years and 5 months) than the 5D Mark II, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the B700 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 6400, which can be extended to ISO 50-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Nikon Coolpix B700 are ISO 100 to ISO 3200 (no boost).

In terms of underlying technology, the 5D Mark II is build around a CMOS sensor, while the B700 uses a BSI-CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

5D Mark II versus B700 MP

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Canon 5D Mark II Full Frame 21.0 5616 37441080/30p23.711.9181579
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Nikon B700 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38884K/30p20.411.881848
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Canon 1Ds Mark III Full Frame 21.0 5616 3744i24.012.0166380
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Canon 1D X Full Frame 17.9 5184 34561080/30p23.811.8278682
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Canon 1D X Mark II Full Frame 20.0 5472 36484K/60p24.113.5320788
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Canon 5D Full Frame 12.7 4368 2912i22.911.1136871
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Canon 5D Mark III Full Frame 22.1 5760 38401080/30p24.011.7229381
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Canon 5D Mark IV Full Frame 30.1 6720 44804K/30p24.813.6299591
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Canon 5DS Full Frame 50.3 8688 57921080/30p24.712.4238187
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Canon 5DS R Full Frame 50.3 8688 57921080/30p24.612.4230886
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Canon 6D Full Frame 20.0 5472 36481080/30p23.812.1234082
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Canon 7D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p22.011.785466
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Kodak AZ901 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38881080/30p20.311.780648
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Nikon P900 1/2.3 15.9 4608 34561080/60p20.211.672747
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Panasonic ZS70 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38884K/30p19.110.610636
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Sony HX350 1/2.3 19.9 5152 38641080/60p20.511.989649
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Sony HX400V 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38881080/60p20.111.462945
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. Both cameras under consideration are equipped with sensors that have a sufficiently high read-out speed for moving images, but the B700 provides a better video resolution than the 5D Mark II. It can shoot movie footage at 4K/30p, while the Canon is limited to 1080/30p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the B700 has an electronic viewfinder (921k dots), while the 5D Mark II has an optical one. Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon B700 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

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Canon 5D Mark IIoptical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/8000s 3.9/s i i
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Nikon B700921 i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon 1Ds Mark IIIoptical i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon 1D Xoptical i3.2 / 1040 fixed i 1/8000s 14.0/s i i
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Canon 1D X Mark IIoptical i3.2 / 1620 fixed i 1/8000s 16.0/s i i
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Canon 5Doptical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 3.0/s i i
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Canon 5D Mark IIIoptical i3.2 / 1040 fixed i 1/8000s 6.0/s i i
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Canon 5D Mark IVoptical i3.2 / 1620 fixed i 1/8000s 7.0/s i i
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Canon 5DSoptical i3.2 / 1040 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon 5DS Roptical i3.2 / 1040 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon 6Doptical i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/4000s 4.5/s i i
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Canon 7Doptical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/8000s 8.0/s i i
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Kodak AZ901202 i3.0 / 920 swivel i 1/2000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon P900921 i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/4000s 7.0/s i i
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Panasonic ZS701166 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony HX350202 i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony HX400V210 i3.0 / 921 tilting i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
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One feature that is present on the 5D Mark II, but is missing on the B700 is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.

The B700 has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. In contrast, the 5D Mark II does not have a selfie-screen.

The Nikon B700 has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The 5D Mark II writes its imaging data to Compact Flash cards, while the B700 uses SDXC cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Nikon Coolpix B700 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Canon 5D Mark IIimono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon 1Ds Mark IIIimono / iiii2.0iii
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Canon 1D Ximono / iiimini2.0iii
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Canon 1D X Mark IIimono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Canon 5D Mark IIIimono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon 5D Mark IVimono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Canon 5DSimono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Canon 5DS Rimono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Canon 6Dimono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon 7Dimono / iiimini2.0iii
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Kodak AZ901istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Nikon P900istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Panasonic ZS70istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony HX350istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony HX400Vistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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It is notable that the 5D Mark II has a hotshoe, while the B700 does not. This socket makes it possible to easily attach optional accessories, such as an external flash gun.

Studio photographers will appreciate that the Canon 5D Mark II (unlike the B700) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.

Both the 5D Mark II and the B700 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The 5D Mark II was replaced by the Canon 5D Mark III, while the B700 does not have a direct successor. Further information on the features and operation of the 5D Mark II and B700 can be found, respectively, in the Canon 5D Mark II Manual (free pdf) or the online Nikon B700 Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon 5D Mark II and the Nikon B700? Which camera is better? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.

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Reasons to prefer the Canon EOS 5D Mark II:

  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • Better image quality: Features bigger pixels on a larger sensor for higher quality imaging.
  • Richer colors: The pixel size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Larger pixels capture a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Larger pixels means good image quality even under poor lighting.
  • Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
  • Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
  • Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
  • More flexible: Can take a variety of interchangeable lenses, including specialty optics.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (850 versus 350) on a single battery charge.
  • Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
  • Better lighting: Features a hotshoe and can thus hold and trigger an external flash gun.
  • Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in September 2008).

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Advantages of the Nikon Coolpix B700:

  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 1080/30p).
  • More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
  • More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (5 vs 3.9 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • Ready to shoot: Comes with an integrated lens, while the 5D Mark II requires a separate lens.
  • More compact: Is smaller (125x85mm vs 152x114mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight even though it has a lens built in (unlike the 5D Mark II).
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
  • Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
  • Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
  • More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
  • More modern: Reflects 7 years and 5 months of technical progress since the 5D Mark II launch.

If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the B700 emerges as the winner of the match-up (18 : 15 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

5D Mark II 15:18 B700

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 5D Mark II and the Nikon B700 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Superzoom Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the 5D Mark II or the B700 perform in practice. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Canon 5D Mark II4/591/100..79/1004/5.. Sep 2008 US$ 3 499ebay.com
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Nikon B700..+....4/54/5 Feb 2016 US$ 499ebay.com
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Canon 1Ds Mark III......+ +4.5/5.. Aug 2007 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Canon 1D X5/5......4.5/54.5/5 Oct 2011 US$ 6 799ebay.com
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Canon 1D X Mark II....4.5/589/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2016 US$ 5 999ebay.com
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Canon 5D..88/100..+ +o.. Aug 2005 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Canon 5D Mark III..+ +..82/1004.5/54.5/5 Mar 2012 US$ 3 499ebay.com
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Canon 5D Mark IV4.5/5+ +4/587/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2016 US$ 3 499 amazon.com
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Canon 5DS..+..83/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2015 US$ 3 699ebay.com
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Canon 5DS R5/5+..83/1005/54.5/5 Feb 2015 US$ 3 699ebay.com
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Canon 6D5/5+ +..83/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2012 US$ 2 099ebay.com
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Canon 7D5/5+ +..84/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2009 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Kodak AZ901........3.5/53/5 Jan 2016 US$ 499 amazon.com
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Nikon P900......77/1004/54/5 Mar 2015 US$ 599ebay.com
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Panasonic ZS70..+ +....4/54/5 Apr 2017 US$ 449ebay.com
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Sony HX350..........4/5 Dec 2016 US$ 449ebay.com
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Sony HX400V4/5+ +....4/54/5 Feb 2014 US$ 499ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Canon 5D Mark II vs Nikon B700

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Canon 5D Mark II Nikon B700
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Fixed lens compact camera
Camera Lens Canon EF mount lenses 24-1440mm f/3.3-6.5
Launch Date September 2008 February 2016
Launch Price USD 3,499 USD 499
Sensor Specs Canon 5D Mark II Nikon B700
Sensor Technology CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Format Full Frame Sensor 1/2.3" Sensor
Sensor Size 36.0 x 24.0 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor Area 864 mm2 28.0735 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 43.3 mm 7.7 mm
Crop Factor 1.0x 5.6x
Sensor Resolution 21 Megapixels 20.2 Megapixels
Image Resolution 5616 x 3744 pixels 5184 x 3888 pixels
Pixel Pitch 6.41 μm 1.18 μm
Pixel Density 2.43 MP/cm2 71.80 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter no AA filter
Movie Capability 1080/30p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 6,400 ISO 100 - 3,200 ISO
ISO Boost 50 - 25,600 ISO no Enhancement
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 79 ..
DXO Color Depth (bits) 23.7 ..
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 11.9 ..
DXO Low Light (ISO) 1815 ..
Screen Specs Canon 5D Mark II Nikon B700
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 98% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.71x
Viewfinder Resolution 921k dots
Top-Level Screen Control Panel no Top Display
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 920k dots 921k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Swivel screen
Shooting Specs Canon 5D Mark II Nikon B700
Focus System Phase-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking FeatureFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous Shooting 3.9 shutter flaps/s 5 shutter flaps/s
Time-Lapse Photographyno IntervalometerIntervalometer built-in
Fill Flash no On-Board Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium CF cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
Connectivity Specs Canon 5D Mark II Nikon B700
External Flash Hotshoe no Hotshoe
Studio Flash PC Sync socket no PC Sync
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port mini HDMI micro HDMI
Microphone Port External MIC port no MIC socket
Wifi Support no Wifi Wifi built-in
Near-Field Communication no NFC NFC built-in
Bluetooth Support no Bluetooth Bluetooth built-in
Body Specs Canon 5D Mark II Nikon B700
Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodynot weather sealed
Battery Type Canon LP-E6 Nikon EN-EL23
Battery Life (CIPA)850 shots per charge350 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging no USB charging USB charging
Body Dimensions 152 x 114 x 75 mm
(6.0 x 4.5 x 3.0 in)
125 x 85 x 107 mm
(4.9 x 3.3 x 4.2 in)
Camera Weight 850 g (30.0 oz) 565 g (19.9 oz)
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