Nikon D300 vs Nikon D810
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Nikon D300 vs Nikon D810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
- Launched March 2008
- Succeeded the Nikon D200
- Renewed by Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Announced June 2014
- Previous Model is Nikon D800
- New Model is Nikon D850

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D810 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Nikon D300 versus Nikon D810, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the D300 (12MP) and D810 (36MP) and the D300 (APS-C) and D810 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

The D300 was revealed 7 years prior to the D810 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D300 grades versus the D810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D810 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D300 and Nikon D810. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D300 Gallery and Nikon D810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Nikon D810
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Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Nikon D300
D810 | D300 | |||
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Announced | June 2014 | ![]() | March 2008 | Newer by 76 months |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D300 and Nikon D810
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D300 vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D300 comes with exterior dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs) and the Nikon D810 has dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D300 versus Nikon D810 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D300 against the D810.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D300 and D810 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D300 and D810.
All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D300 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Nikon D810 will offer more detail because of its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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Nikon D300 vs Nikon D810 Specifications
Nikon D300 | Nikon D810 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon D300 | Nikon D810 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2008-03-12 | 2014-06-26 |
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 measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT-LCD (WRGB) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/250s |
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) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 925 grams (2.04 lbs) | 980 grams (2.16 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 67 | 97 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 25.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | 14.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 679 | 2853 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1000 photos | 1200 photos |
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 for up to 9 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Cost at launch | $1,100 | $1,999 |