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Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70s

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
59
Overall
54
Nikon D300 front
 
Nikon D70s front
Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70s Key Specs

Nikon D300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Introduced March 2008
  • Older Model is Nikon D200
  • Later Model is Nikon D300S
Nikon D70s
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Announced April 2005
  • Superseded the Nikon D70
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Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70s Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70s, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the D300 (12MP) and D70s (6MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D300 was brought out 2 years after the D70s which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the D300 scores versus the D70s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Nikon D70s

 D300 D70s 
AnnouncedMarch 2008April 2005More modern by 36 months
Screen size3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution922k130kClearer screen (+792k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Nikon D300

 D70s D300 

Common features in the Nikon D300 and Nikon D70s

 D300 D70s 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70s Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D300 has got outside dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs) while the Nikon D70s has dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the D300 compared to the D70s.

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70s size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D300 and D70s is 55 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70s top view buttons comparison

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70s Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D300 and D70s.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon D300 to show extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger D300 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70s sensor size comparison

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70s Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D70s as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
53
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D300 Street photography information
Nikon D70s Street photography information
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
53
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D70s as a Sports photography camera
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
good battery power (1,000 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D70s as a Travel photography camera
56
good battery power (1,000 CIPA)
weather sealing
built-in flash
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
43
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D300
Landscape photography with Nikon D70s
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery power (1,000 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D300 Vlogging details
Nikon D70s Vlogging details
9
no video recording
9
no video
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Nikon D300 vs Nikon D70s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300 and Nikon D70s
 Nikon D300Nikon D70s
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D300 Nikon D70s
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2008-03-12 2005-04-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 51 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 925g (2.04 lbs) 679g (1.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 67 50
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 10.3
DXO Low light rating 679 529
Other
Battery life 1000 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL3e EN-EL3a
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $1,100 $700