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Nikon D300 vs Nikon D750

Portability
55
Imaging
50
Features
59
Overall
53
Nikon D300 front
 
Nikon D750 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
87
Overall
76

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D750 Key Specs

Nikon D300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Announced March 2008
  • Succeeded the Nikon D200
  • Updated by Nikon D300S
Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D700
  • Renewed by Nikon D780
Photography Glossary

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D750 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon D300 versus Nikon D750, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the D300 (12MP) and D750 (24MP) and the D300 (APS-C) and D750 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The D300 was introduced 7 years before the D750 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the D300 grades vs the D750 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Nikon D750

 D300 D750 

Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Nikon D300

 D750 D300 
ReleasedSeptember 2014March 2008Newer by 79 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D300 and Nikon D750

 D300 D750 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D300 has physical dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs) and the Nikon D750 has proportions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D300 versus Nikon D750 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the D300 vs the D750.

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D750 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D300 and D750 is 55 and 57 respectively.

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D750 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D300 and D750.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D300 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon D750 will provide more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D300 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D750 sensor size comparison

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D300 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D750 Portrait photography factors
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
82
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D300 Street photography information
Nikon D750 Street photography information
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
68
screen tilts
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon D750 Sports photography highlights
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
good battery life (1,000 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
77
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (1,230 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Travel photography camera
56
good battery life (1,000 per charge)
environment sealing
has built in flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
68
great battery (1,230 shots)
environment proofing
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D300 Landscape photography info
Nikon D750 Landscape photography info
64
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (1,000 per charge)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery (1,230 CIPA)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D750 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
30
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D300 vs Nikon D750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300 and Nikon D750
 Nikon D300Nikon D750
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D300 Nikon D750
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2008-03-12 2014-09-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 6016 x 4016
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 51 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 6.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 925 gr (2.04 lbs) 840 gr (1.85 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 67 93
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 14.5
DXO Low light rating 679 2956
Other
Battery life 1000 shots 1230 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3e EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots)
Card slots One 2
Cost at launch $1,100 $2,000