Nikon D300 vs Nikon D750
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Nikon D300 vs Nikon D750 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Nikon D700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

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.

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.

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D750 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D300 and Nikon D750. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D300 Gallery and Nikon D750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Nikon D750
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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Nikon D300
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | March 2008 | Newer by 79 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D300 and Nikon D750
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D300 vs Nikon D750 Specifications
Nikon D300 | Nikon D750 | |
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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 |