Nikon D300 vs Nikon D3000

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon D300 versus Nikon D3000, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the D300 (12MP) and the D3000 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D300 was released 21 months prior to the D3000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3000 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D300 matches up versus the D3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D300 & Nikon D3000. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D300 Gallery & Nikon D3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D300 offers external dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs) while the Nikon D3000 has proportions of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the D300 and the D3000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D300 and D3000 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D300 and D3000.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon D300 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older D300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.