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Nikon D300S vs Nikon D3200

Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57
Nikon D300S front
 
Nikon D3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
63
Features
63
Overall
63

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs

Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Released November 2009
  • Replaced the Nikon D300
  • Replacement is Nikon D600
Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3100
  • Updated by Nikon D3300
Photography Glossary

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D3200 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon D300S vs Nikon D3200, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the D300S (12MP) and D3200 (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D300S was manufactured 3 years prior to the D3200 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D300S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the D300S matches up against the D3200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Nikon D3200

 D300S D3200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Nikon D300S

 D3200 D300S 
ReleasedJuly 2012November 2009Newer by 32 months
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D300S and Nikon D3200

 D300S D3200 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D3200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D300S offers physical dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs) and the Nikon D3200 has sizing of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the D300S versus the D3200.

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D3200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D300S and D3200 is 55 and 67 respectively.

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D3200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D3200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D300S and D3200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D3200 to result in extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged D300S will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D3200 sensor size comparison

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D300S Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D3200 Portrait photography highlights
63
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D300S Street photography details
Nikon D3200 Street photography details
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (938 grams)
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D300S Sports photography features
Nikon D3200 Sports photography features
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
64
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D300S Travel photography highlights
Nikon D3200 Travel photography highlights
48
weather proofing
flash built-in
more heavy than competition (938g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
59
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D300S Landscape photography information
Nikon D3200 Landscape photography information
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D300S Vlogging information
Nikon D3200 Vlogging information
22
has face detect focusing
comes with microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition (938g)
27
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon D300S vs Nikon D3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300S and Nikon D3200
 Nikon D300SNikon D3200
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D300S Nikon D3200
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-11-16 2012-07-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 938g (2.07 pounds) 505g (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 70 81
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 13.2
DXO Low light rating 787 1131
Other
Battery life 950 photos 540 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3e EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Storage slots Two 1
Launch pricing $1,630 $530