Nikon D300 vs Sony A99

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon D300 and Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D300 (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the D300 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The D300 was released 5 years prior to the A99 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the D300 matches up versus the A99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D300 and Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D300 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D300 comes with 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) and the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D300 and Sony A99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the D300 compared to the A99.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D300 and A99 is 55 and 57 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D300 and A99.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D300 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A99 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged D300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.