Nikon D300 vs Nikon D80

Let's look much closer at the Nikon D300 and Nikon D80, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D300 (12MP) and the D80 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D300 was launched 18 months later than the D80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the D300 matches up vs the D80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D300 & Nikon D80. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D300 Gallery & Nikon D80 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D300 has external dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs) while the Nikon D80 has proportions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the D300 and the D80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D300 and D80 is 55 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D300 and D80.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon D300 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger D300 provides a benefit in sensor tech.