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Canon 80D vs Nikon D300S

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Nikon D300S front
Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Canon 80D vs Nikon D300S Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon 70D
  • Successor is Canon 90D
Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Released November 2009
  • Previous Model is Nikon D300
  • Updated by Nikon D600
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D300S Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon 80D and Nikon D300S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and D300S (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 80D was introduced 6 years after the D300S which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 80D scores against the D300S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon D300S

 80D D300S 
ReleasedFebruary 2016November 2009Newer by 77 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Canon 80D

 D300S 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon D300S

 80D D300S 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Canon 80D vs Nikon D300S Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D features outside dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Nikon D300S has proportions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 80D against the D300S.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D300S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and D300S is 59 and 55 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D300S top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D300S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and D300S.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon 80D to result in more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher 80D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D300S sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D300S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Nikon D300S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D300S as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
63
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography features
Nikon D300S Street photography features
69
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
no image stabilization
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (938g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography advice
Nikon D300S Sports photography advice
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography features
Nikon D300S Travel photography features
77
environment proofing
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
48
weather proofing
built-in flash
heavier than competitors (938 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 80D
Landscape photography with Nikon D300S
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging features
Nikon D300S Vlogging features
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
no image stabilization
22
includes face detect focusing
comes with mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competitors (938g)
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D300S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Nikon D300S
 Canon EOS 80DNikon D300S
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 80D Nikon D300S
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-02-18 2009-11-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 337.5mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 45 51
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 pounds) 938g (2.07 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 score 79 70
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 12.2
DXO Low light score 1135 787
Other
Battery life 960 photographs 950 photographs
Battery type 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 2
Pricing at launch $1,199 $1,630