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Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D300S

Portability
55
Imaging
63
Features
80
Overall
69
Canon EOS 7D Mark II front
 
Nikon D300S front
Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D300S Key Specs

Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Old Model is Canon 7D
Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Announced November 2009
  • Previous Model is Nikon D300
  • Renewed by Nikon D600
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Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D300S Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon 7D MII and Nikon D300S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and D300S (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 7D MII was brought out 4 years after the D300S which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 7D MII grades versus the D300S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Nikon D300S

 7D MII D300S 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014November 2009Newer by 59 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Canon 7D MII

 D300S 7D MII 

Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Nikon D300S

 7D MII D300S 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D300S Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon 7D MII provides exterior dimensions 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 D300S has specifications of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 7D MII against the D300S.

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D300S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7D MII and D300S is 55 and 55 respectively.

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D300S top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D300S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D MII and D300S.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 7D MII to provide extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher 7D MII will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D300S sensor size comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D300S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D300S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D300S as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
63
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D MII Street photography factors
Nikon D300S Street photography factors
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (938 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D300S as a Sports photography camera
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (670 per charge)
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 7D MII
Travel photography with Nikon D300S
58
environment proof
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
bad battery power (670 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
48
environment sealing
has built in flash
heavier than competitors in class (938g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D MII Landscape photography factors
Nikon D300S Landscape photography factors
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (670 CIPA)
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D300S as a Vlogging camera
29
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
22
supports face detection focus
does have external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competitors in class (938g)
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Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D300S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D MII and Nikon D300S
 Canon EOS 7D Mark IINikon D300S
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon D300S
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2014-09-15 2009-11-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 (dual) Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.4 x 15mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 336.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 16000 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 65 51
Cross focus points 65 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50. 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 910 gr (2.01 lbs) 938 gr (2.07 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 70 70
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 12.2
DXO Low light score 1082 787
Other
Battery life 670 photos 950 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC
Card slots Two Two
Pricing at release $1,086 $1,630