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Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7200

Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57
Nikon D300S front
 
Nikon D7200 front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs

Nikon D300S
(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
Nikon D7200
(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  • Superseded the Nikon D7100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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Nikon D7200

 D300S D7200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Nikon D300S

 D7200 D300S 
IntroducedMarch 2015November 2009Newer by 64 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k920kClearer display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D300S and Nikon D7200

 D300S D7200 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D300S and D7200 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D300S as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D7200 as a Portrait photography camera
63
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
79
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D300S Street photography features
Nikon D7200 Street photography features
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (938 grams)
63
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D300S Sports photography info
Nikon D7200 Sports photography info
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (1,110 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D300S
Travel photography with Nikon D7200
48
environment proof
has built in flash
heavier than competitors in class (938 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
68
better than average battery power (1,110 shots)
environment proofing
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D300S as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D7200 as a Landscape photography camera
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery power (1,110 CIPA)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D300S Vlogging factors
Nikon D7200 Vlogging factors
22
features face detect autofocus
does have mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competitors in class (938g)
30
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300S and Nikon D7200
 Nikon D300SNikon D7200
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