Nikon D300 vs Nikon D300S

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon D300 vs Nikon D300S, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the D300 (12MP) and the D300S (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D300 was released 20 months prior to the D300S which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D300 grades vs the D300S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D300 & Nikon D300S. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D300 Gallery & Nikon D300S Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D300 features physical dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs) and the Nikon D300S has measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the D300 and the D300S.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D300 and D300S is 55 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D300 and D300S.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged D300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.