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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D300S

Portability
51
Imaging
49
Features
40
Overall
45
Nikon D2X front
 
Nikon D300S front
Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D300S Key Specs

Nikon D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Introduced June 2005
  • Replaced the Nikon D1X
  • Replacement is Nikon D2Xs
Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Released November 2009
  • Old Model is Nikon D300
  • Later Model is Nikon D600
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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D300S Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon D2X vs Nikon D300S, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the D2X (12MP) and the D300S (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D2X was released 5 years earlier than the D300S which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D2X being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D300S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the D2X grades vs the D300S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Nikon D300S

 D2X D300S 

Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Nikon D2X

 D300S D2X 
ReleasedNovember 2009June 2005More modern by 54 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k235kSharper screen (+685k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2X and Nikon D300S

 D2X D300S 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D300S Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D2X features outside dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 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).

Take a look at the Nikon D2X vs Nikon D300S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the D2X versus the D300S.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D300S size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D2X and D300S is 51 and 55 respectively.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D300S top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D300S Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D2X and D300S.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged D2X will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D300S sensor size comparison

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D300S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D300S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2X Portrait photography factors
Nikon D300S Portrait photography factors
53
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (12MP)
63
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D2X
Street photography with Nikon D300S
50
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than others (938g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2X Sports photography highlights
Nikon D300S Sports photography highlights
53
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D2X
Travel photography with Nikon D300S
43
weather sealing
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
48
weather proof
built-in flash
heavier than others (938 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D2X
Landscape photography with Nikon D300S
49
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low max ISO (800)
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2X as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D300S as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
22
comes with face detection focusing
includes external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others (938g)
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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D300S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2X and Nikon D300S
 Nikon D2XNikon D300S
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D2X Nikon D300S
Class Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2005-06-01 2009-11-16
Body design Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 51
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 235k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen 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 0.57x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 lb) 938 grams (2.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 59 70
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 12.2
DXO Low light score 476 787
Other
Battery life - 950 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single 2
Pricing at launch $5,000 $1,630