Nikon D300 vs Sigma DP2s
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Nikon D300 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
- Released March 2008
- Superseded the Nikon D200
- Renewed by Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Announced February 2010
- Older Model is Sigma DP2
- Refreshed by Sigma DP2x
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon D300 vs Sigma DP2s, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the D300 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe D300 was unveiled 23 months before the DP2s making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D300 grades vs the DP2s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D300 & Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D300 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Sigma DP2s
| D300 | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Nikon D300
| DP2s | D300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2010 |  | March 2008 | Fresher by 23 months |
Common features in the Nikon D300 and Sigma DP2s
| D300 | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Nikon D300 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D300 enjoys outer dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Look at the Nikon D300 vs Sigma DP2s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D300 compared to the DP2s.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D300 and DP2s is 55 and 86 respectively.
Nikon D300 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D300 and DP2s.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon D300 to produce greater detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older D300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D300 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
| Nikon D300 | Sigma DP2s | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sigma |
| Model | Nikon D300 | Sigma DP2s |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2008-03-12 | 2010-02-20 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed | True II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 50 |
| RAW support | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 51 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 41mm (1x) |
| Available lenses | 309 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | None | 320x240 |
| Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 925g (2.04 lbs) | 280g (0.62 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 67 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 679 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1000 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL3e | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $1,100 | $940 |