Nikon D300S vs Nikon D780
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Nikon D300S vs Nikon D780 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
- Launched November 2009
- Old Model is Nikon D300
- Successor is Nikon D600
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
- Announced January 2020
- Earlier Model is Nikon D750
Nikon D300S vs Nikon D780 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Nikon D300S vs Nikon D780, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the D300S (12MP) and D780 (25MP) and the D300S (APS-C) and D780 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D300S was introduced 11 years prior to the D780 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D300S scores versus the D780 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon D300S vs Nikon D780 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D300S and Nikon D780. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D300S Gallery and Nikon D780 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Nikon D780
D300S | D780 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Nikon D300S
D780 | D300S | |||
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Announced | January 2020 | November 2009 | More recent by 123 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2359k | 920k | Clearer display (+1439k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D300S and Nikon D780
D300S | D780 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Nikon D300S vs Nikon D780 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D300S provides physical measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs) while the Nikon D780 has proportions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).
Look at the Nikon D300S vs Nikon D780 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D300S compared to the D780.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D300S and D780 is 55 and 57 respectively.
Nikon D300S vs Nikon D780 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D300S and D780.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D300S using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D780 will provide more detail using its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older D300S will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon D300S vs Nikon D780 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D300S vs Nikon D780 Specifications
Nikon D300S | Nikon D780 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D300S | Nikon D780 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-11-16 | 2020-01-07 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 25MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 6048 x 4024 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 51 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 309 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 2,359k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
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 | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 900 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 938 grams (2.07 lb) | 840 grams (1.85 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") | 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 787 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 photos | 2260 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL3e | EN-EL15b |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Price at release | $1,630 | $2,297 |