Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D300

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 7D MII and Nikon D300, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and D300 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 7D MII was unveiled 6 years later than the D300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 7D MII matches up vs the D300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Nikon D300. The full galleries are available at Canon 7D MII Gallery and Nikon D300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 7D MII enjoys external measurements of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while the Nikon D300 has specifications of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs).

Check the Canon 7D MII and Nikon D300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 7D MII compared to the D300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7D MII and D300 is 55 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 7D MII and D300.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 7D MII to produce greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern 7D MII is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.