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Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7500

Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57
Nikon D300S front
 
Nikon D7500 front
Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs

Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Introduced November 2009
  • Previous Model is Nikon D300
  • Refreshed by Nikon D600
Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Previous Model is Nikon D7200
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Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7500 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon D300S and Nikon D7500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the D300S (12MP) and D7500 (21MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D300S was announced 8 years earlier than the D7500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the D300S grades versus the D7500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Nikon D7500

 D300S D7500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Nikon D300S

 D7500 D300S 
IntroducedApril 2017November 2009Newer by 90 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D300S and Nikon D7500

 D300S D7500 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D300S offers physical dimensions 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 D7500 has measurements of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") along with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D300S and Nikon D7500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the D300S against the D7500.

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D300S and D7500 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D300S and D7500.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon D7500 to resolve greater detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged D300S is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7500 sensor size comparison

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D300S Portrait photography info
Nikon D7500 Portrait photography info
63
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
79
manual focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D300S as a Street photography camera
Nikon D7500 as a Street photography camera
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (938 grams)
76
tilting screen
image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D300S Sports photography information
Nikon D7500 Sports photography information
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D300S as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D7500 as a Travel photography camera
48
environment proof
flash built-in
heavier than competition (938 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count decent (21MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D300S Landscape photography details
Nikon D7500 Landscape photography details
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
82
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D300S as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D7500 as a Vlogging camera
22
includes face detection focusing
does have external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition (938 grams)
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon D300S vs Nikon D7500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300S and Nikon D7500
 Nikon D300SNikon D7500
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D300S Nikon D7500
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-11-16 2017-04-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 1640000
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 51 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector)
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 lb) 720 grams (1.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 70 86
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 24.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 14.0
DXO Low light score 787 1483
Other
Battery life 950 photographs 950 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL3e EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Launch price $1,630 $1,247