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Canon T7i vs Nikon D300S

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Nikon D300S front
Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Canon T7i vs Nikon D300S Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Released February 2017
  • Also referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Succeeded the Canon T6i
  • Refreshed by Canon T8i
Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Introduced November 2009
  • Replaced the Nikon D300
  • Replacement is Nikon D600
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D300S Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon T7i and Nikon D300S, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and D300S (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The T7i was introduced 7 years after the D300S which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the T7i matches up against the D300S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Nikon D300S

 T7i D300S 
IntroducedFebruary 2017November 2009More modern by 89 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Canon T7i

 D300S T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Nikon D300S

 T7i D300S 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display size

Canon T7i vs Nikon D300S Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon T7i has got external measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Nikon D300S has sizing of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the T7i versus the D300S.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D300S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and D300S is 67 and 55 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D300S top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D300S Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the T7i and D300S.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon T7i to resolve extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher T7i is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D300S sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D300S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Nikon D300S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D300S as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
63
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography info
Nikon D300S Street photography info
73
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (938 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography info
Nikon D300S Sports photography info
66
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography highlights
Nikon D300S Travel photography highlights
80
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
48
weather proofing
has built in flash
heavier than average in class (938g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7i
Landscape photography with Nikon D300S
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D300S as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
no image stabilization
22
has face detection autofocus
comes with external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than average in class (938g)
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D300S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Nikon D300S
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iNikon D300S
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Nikon D300S
Other name EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2017-02-15 2009-11-16
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 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 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 51
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532g (1.17 lb) 938g (2.07 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 Overall 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 600 photographs 950 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC
Storage slots One 2
Launch pricing $749 $1,630