Nikon D300 vs Nikon D7000

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon D300 vs Nikon D7000, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the D300 (12MP) and D7000 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D300 was released 3 years prior to the D7000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the D300 scores vs the D7000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D300 and Nikon D7000. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D300 Gallery and Nikon D7000 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D300 enjoys outer measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs) and the Nikon D7000 has dimensions of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D300 vs Nikon D7000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the D300 versus the D7000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D300 and D7000 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D300 and D7000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D7000 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older D300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.