Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D300S
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Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D300S Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D300S Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Nikon D300S. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 7D MII Gallery and Nikon D300S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Nikon D300S
7D MII | D300S | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | November 2009 | Newer by 59 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Canon 7D MII
D300S | 7D MII |
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Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Nikon D300S
7D MII | D300S | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon 7D MII and Nikon D300S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D300S Specifications
Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Nikon D300S | |
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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 |