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Canon R100 vs Nikon D300

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Nikon D300 front
Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
59
Overall
54

Canon R100 vs Nikon D300 Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced May 2023
Nikon D300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Released March 2008
  • Replaced the Nikon D200
  • Later Model is Nikon D300S
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Canon R100 vs Nikon D300 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon R100 and Nikon D300, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and D300 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The R100 was announced 15 years later than the D300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D300 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the R100 scores versus the D300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Nikon D300

 R100 D300 
ReleasedMay 2023March 2008More recent by 186 months
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Canon R100

 D300 R100 

Common features in the Canon R100 and Nikon D300

 R100 D300 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon R100 vs Nikon D300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R100 offers physical measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon D300 has proportions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R100 and Nikon D300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the R100 versus the D300.

Canon R100 vs Nikon D300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R100 and D300 is 76 and 55 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Nikon D300 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Nikon D300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R100 and D300.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon R100 to deliver more detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger R100 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon R100 vs Nikon D300 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Nikon D300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Nikon D300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D300 Portrait photography highlights
83
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D300 as a Street photography camera
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 Sports photography info
Nikon D300 Sports photography info
64
quiet shutter (1/4,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed