Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7200
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Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
- Announced November 2009
- Old Model is Nikon D300
- Successor is Nikon D600
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Introduced March 2015
- Superseded the Nikon D7100
- Updated by Nikon D7500
Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7200 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon D300S versus Nikon D7200, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D300S (12MP) and D7200 (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe D300S was manufactured 6 years earlier than the D7200 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the D300S scores vs the D7200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D300S and Nikon D7200. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D300S Gallery and Nikon D7200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Nikon D7200
D300S | D7200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Nikon D300S
D7200 | D300S | |||
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Introduced | March 2015 | November 2009 | Newer by 64 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 920k | Clearer display (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D300S and Nikon D7200
D300S | D7200 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D300S features external measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs) and the Nikon D7200 has proportions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).
Examine the Nikon D300S versus Nikon D7200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the D300S against the D7200.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D300S and D7200 is 55 and 59 respectively.
Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D300S and D7200.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D7200 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged D300S will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7200 Specifications
Nikon D300S | Nikon D7200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D300S | Nikon D7200 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-11-16 | 2015-03-02 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 51 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 309 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 938 grams (2.07 lbs) | 765 grams (1.69 lbs) |
Dimensions | 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 70 | 87 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | 787 | 1333 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 images | 1110 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL3e | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) |
Card slots | Two | Two |
Retail price | $1,630 | $1,100 |