Nikon D300 vs Nikon D850

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon D300 vs Nikon D850, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D300 (12MP) and D850 (46MP) and the D300 (APS-C) and D850 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The D300 was introduced 10 years prior to the D850 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the D300 scores versus the D850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D300 & Nikon D850. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D300 Gallery & Nikon D850 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D300 has external measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs) whilst the Nikon D850 has dimensions of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the D300 against the D850.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D300 and D850 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D300 and D850.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D300 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D850 will deliver greater detail using its extra 34MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older D300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.