Nikon D300S vs Nikon D610

Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon D300S versus Nikon D610, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the D300S (12MP) and D610 (24MP) and the D300S (APS-C) and D610 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The D300S was manufactured 4 years earlier than the D610 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the D300S scores versus the D610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D300S and Nikon D610. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D300S Gallery and Nikon D610 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D300S comes with external measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs) whilst the Nikon D610 has dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D300S versus Nikon D610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D300S compared to the D610.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D300S and D610 is 55 and 56 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D300S and D610.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D300S due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D610 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older D300S is going to be behind in sensor tech.