Nikon D300S vs Nikon D750
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Nikon D300S vs Nikon D750 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
- Introduced November 2009
- Earlier Model is Nikon D300
- Replacement is Nikon D600
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
- Revealed September 2014
- Old Model is Nikon D700
- Successor is Nikon D780
Nikon D300S vs Nikon D750 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon D300S vs Nikon D750, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the D300S (12MP) and D750 (24MP) and the D300S (APS-C) and D750 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe D300S was announced 5 years prior to the D750 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D300S matches up against the D750 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon D300S vs Nikon D750 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D300S and Nikon D750. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D300S Gallery and Nikon D750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Nikon D750
D300S | D750 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Nikon D300S
D750 | D300S | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | November 2009 | More modern by 58 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 920k | Clearer screen (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D300S and Nikon D750
D300S | D750 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon D300S vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D300S has 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) whilst the Nikon D750 has proportions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon D300S vs Nikon D750 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D300S and the D750.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D300S and D750 is 55 and 57 respectively.
Nikon D300S vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D300S and D750.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D300S having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon D750 will offer greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged D300S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon D300S vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D300S vs Nikon D750 Specifications
Nikon D300S | Nikon D750 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon D300S | Nikon D750 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-11-16 | 2014-09-12 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 6016 x 4016 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 6.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set 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, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 938 grams (2.07 lbs) | 840 grams (1.85 lbs) |
Dimensions | 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") | 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 70 | 93 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | 14.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 787 | 2956 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 shots | 1230 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL3e | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) |
Storage slots | Two | Two |
Pricing at launch | $1,630 | $2,000 |