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Nikon D300 vs Sony A99 II

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
59
Overall
54
Nikon D300 front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Nikon D300 vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Nikon D300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Revealed March 2008
  • Superseded the Nikon D200
  • Successor is Nikon D300S
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Old Model is Sony A99
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Nikon D300 vs Sony A99 II Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon D300 versus Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the D300 (12MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the D300 (APS-C) and A99 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The D300 was launched 9 years before the A99 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D300 matches up versus the A99 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Sony A99 II

 D300 A99 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Nikon D300

 A99 II D300 
ReleasedSeptember 2016March 2008More modern by 103 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k922kCrisper display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon D300 and Sony A99 II

 D300 A99 II 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon D300 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. 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) whilst the Sony A99 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the D300 against the A99 II.

Nikon D300 vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D300 and A99 II is 55 and 57 respectively.

Nikon D300 vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D300 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D300 and A99 II.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D300 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A99 II will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged D300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon D300 vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D300 vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D300 vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A99 II Portrait photography highlights
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D300 Street photography factors
Sony A99 II Street photography factors
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D300 Sports photography details
Sony A99 II Sports photography details
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
better than average battery power (1,000 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (490 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D300 Travel photography info
Sony A99 II Travel photography info
56
better than average battery power (1,000 per charge)
weather proof
flash built-in
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
70
environment proof
has bluetooth
megapixel count fantastic (42 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (490 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D300 Landscape photography advice
Sony A99 II Landscape photography advice
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery power (1,000 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery power (490 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D300 Vlogging information
Sony A99 II Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
78
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
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Nikon D300 vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300 and Sony A99 II
 Nikon D300Sony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D300 Sony Alpha A99 II
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2008-03-12 2016-09-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO 6400 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 51 399
Cross focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 925 grams (2.04 lbs) 849 grams (1.87 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 67 92
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 13.4
DXO Low light score 679 2317
Other
Battery life 1000 photos 490 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery model EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at launch $1,100 $3,198