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Canon T7i vs Nikon D300

Portability
67
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Nikon D300 front
Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
59
Overall
54

Canon T7i vs Nikon D300 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Superseded the Canon T6i
  • Newer Model is Canon T8i
Nikon D300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Launched March 2008
  • Replaced the Nikon D200
  • Renewed by Nikon D300S
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D300 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon T7i versus Nikon D300, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and D300 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The T7i was brought out 9 years after the D300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the T7i grades vs the D300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Nikon D300

 T7i D300 
LaunchedFebruary 2017March 2008More modern by 109 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Canon T7i

 D300 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Nikon D300

 T7i D300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size

Canon T7i vs Nikon D300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon T7i has outer measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Nikon D300 has specifications of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs).

See the Canon T7i versus Nikon D300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the T7i and the D300.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T7i and D300 is 67 and 55 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D300 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the T7i and D300.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon T7i to provide you with extra detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent T7i provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D300 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Nikon D300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography factors
Nikon D300 Portrait photography factors
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i as a Street photography camera
Nikon D300 as a Street photography camera
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T7i
Sports photography with Nikon D300
67
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
good battery power (1,000 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T7i
Travel photography with Nikon D300
80
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
56
good battery power (1,000 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D300 as a Landscape photography camera
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery power (1,000 shots)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging factors
Nikon D300 Vlogging factors
73
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
no image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Nikon D300
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iNikon D300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Nikon D300
Otherwise known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-02-15 2008-03-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 51
Lens
Lens mounting 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 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual 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 modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532 gr (1.17 lb) 925 gr (2.04 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.0
DXO Low light score not tested 679
Other
Battery life 600 pictures 1000 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $749 $1,100