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Nikon D300 vs Nikon D850

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
59
Overall
54
Nikon D300 front
 
Nikon D850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
87
Overall
81

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D850 Key Specs

Nikon D300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Introduced March 2008
  • Superseded the Nikon D200
  • Newer Model is Nikon D300S
Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Announced August 2017
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D810
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Nikon D300 vs Nikon D850 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Nikon D850

 D300 D850 

Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Nikon D300

 D850 D300 
AnnouncedAugust 2017March 2008More recent by 115 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k922kCrisper screen (+1437k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D300 and Nikon D850

 D300 D850 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D850 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D850 size comparison

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

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D850 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D850 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D850 sensor size comparison

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D850 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D300 vs Nikon D850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D300 Portrait photography details
Nikon D850 Portrait photography details
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
86
has manual focus
fantastic MP (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D300 Street photography factors
Nikon D850 Street photography factors
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
66
tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (1,015 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D300 Sports photography factors
Nikon D850 Sports photography factors
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
great battery power (1,000 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic MP (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (1,840 per charge)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D300 Travel photography features
Nikon D850 Travel photography features
56
great battery power (1,000 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
good battery pack (1,840 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
fantastic MP (46MP)
more heavy than average in class (1,015 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D300 Landscape photography details
Nikon D850 Landscape photography details
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (1,000 shots)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
fantastic MP (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery pack (1,840 CIPA)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D850 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
30
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (1,015g)
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Nikon D300 vs Nikon D850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300 and Nikon D850
 Nikon D300Nikon D850
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D300 Nikon D850
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2008-03-12 2017-08-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 102400
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 51 153
Cross focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.75x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 925 grams (2.04 lb) 1015 grams (2.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 67 100
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 14.8
DXO Low light score 679 2660
Other
Battery life 1000 photographs 1840 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL3e EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD
Card slots One Dual
Retail cost $1,100 $2,997