Canon T7i vs Nikon D300S
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D300S Key Specs
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(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

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).

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.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D300S Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Nikon D300S. The whole galleries are provided at Canon T7i Gallery and Nikon D300S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Nikon D300S
T7i | D300S | |||
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Introduced | February 2017 | ![]() | November 2009 | More modern by 89 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+120k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Canon T7i
D300S | T7i |
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Common features in the Canon T7i and Nikon D300S
T7i | D300S | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon T7i and Nikon D300S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T7i vs Nikon D300S Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Nikon D300S | |
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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 |