Canon 80D vs Nikon D300
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D300 Key Specs
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
- Announced March 2008
- Older Model is Nikon D200
- Renewed by Nikon D300S
Canon 80D vs Nikon D300 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon 80D vs Nikon D300, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and D300 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 80D was introduced 8 years later than the D300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the 80D scores against the D300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon 80D vs Nikon D300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 80D and Nikon D300. The whole galleries are available at Canon 80D Gallery and Nikon D300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon D300
80D | D300 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | March 2008 | Fresher by 97 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 922k | Sharper display (+118k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Canon 80D
D300 | 80D |
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Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon D300
80D | D300 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Canon 80D vs Nikon D300 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 80D provides outside dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Nikon D300 has specifications of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs).
Examine the Canon 80D vs Nikon D300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 80D vs the D300.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and D300 is 59 and 55 respectively.
Canon 80D vs Nikon D300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and D300.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon 80D to provide extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 80D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D300 Specifications
Canon EOS 80D | Nikon D300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 80D | Nikon D300 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-02-18 | 2008-03-12 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | Expeed |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 16000 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 730g (1.61 pounds) | 925g (2.04 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 12.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 1135 | 679 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 960 shots | 1000 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $1,199 | $1,100 |