Canon 80D vs Nikon D300

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).

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.