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Canon 90D vs Nikon D300S

Portability
60
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon D300S front
Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Canon 90D vs Nikon D300S Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Superseded the Canon 80D
Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Released November 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon D300
  • Successor is Nikon D600
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D300S Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon 90D versus Nikon D300S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and D300S (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 90D was announced 9 years after the D300S which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 90D scores vs the D300S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon D300S

 90D D300S 
ReleasedAugust 2019November 2009Newer by 120 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Canon 90D

 D300S 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon D300S

 90D D300S 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Canon 90D vs Nikon D300S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D provides exterior measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Nikon D300S has measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 90D versus Nikon D300S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 90D vs the D300S.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D300S size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and D300S is 60 and 55 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D300S top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D300S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 90D and D300S.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon 90D to give extra detail with its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer 90D should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D300S sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D300S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon D300S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography info
Nikon D300S Portrait photography info
83
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
63
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D300S as a Street photography camera
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (938g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D300S as a Sports photography camera
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
excellent megapixels (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (1,300 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography advice
Nikon D300S Travel photography advice
78
good battery pack (1,300 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
excellent megapixels (33 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
48
environment proofing
flash built-in
heavier than average (938g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 90D
Landscape photography with Nikon D300S
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
excellent megapixels (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (1,300 shots)
lack of image stabilization
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D300S as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
lack of image stabilization
22
supports face detect focus
has mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than average (938 grams)
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D300S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon D300S
 Canon EOS 90DNikon D300S
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 90D Nikon D300S
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2019-08-28 2009-11-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6960 x 4640 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 51
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 gr (1.55 lbs) 938 gr (2.07 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 787
Other
Battery life 1300 shots 950 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC
Card slots One 2
Retail cost $1,199 $1,630