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Nikon D300S vs Nikon D750

Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57
Nikon D300S front
 
Nikon D750 front
Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D750 Key Specs

Nikon D300S
(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
Nikon D750
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Nikon D750

 D300S D750 

Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Nikon D300S

 D750 D300S 
RevealedSeptember 2014November 2009More modern by 58 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k920kClearer screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D300S and Nikon D750

 D300S D750 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D750 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D300S and D750 is 55 and 57 respectively.

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D750 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D300S
Portrait photography with Nikon D750
63
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D300S Street photography highlights
Nikon D750 Street photography highlights
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (938 grams)
68
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D300S as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Sports photography camera
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
78
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery power (1,230 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D300S Travel photography factors
Nikon D750 Travel photography factors
48
weather sealing
has built in flash
more heavy than others in class (938g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
good battery power (1,230 CIPA)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D300S as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery power (1,230 shots)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D300S Vlogging details
Nikon D750 Vlogging details
22
offers face detect focusing
has microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than others in class (938 grams)
30
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D300S vs Nikon D750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300S and Nikon D750
 Nikon D300SNikon D750
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