Nikon D300S vs Nikon Df
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Nikon D300S vs Nikon Df 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
- Revealed November 2009
- Earlier Model is Nikon D300
- Updated by Nikon D600
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 204800)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
- Launched December 2013
Nikon D300S vs Nikon Df Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon D300S versus Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the D300S (12MP) and Df (16MP) and the D300S (APS-C) and Df (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D300S was launched 5 years prior to the Df and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the D300S scores vs the Df with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D300S vs Nikon Df Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D300S and Nikon Df. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D300S Gallery and Nikon Df Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Nikon Df
D300S | Df |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Nikon D300S
Df | D300S | |||
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Launched | December 2013 | November 2009 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D300S and Nikon Df
D300S | Df | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon D300S vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D300S features outside dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs) while the Nikon Df has sizing of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Compare the Nikon D300S versus Nikon Df in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the D300S and the Df.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D300S and Df is 55 and 59 respectively.
Nikon D300S vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D300S and Df.
Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D300S featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon Df will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older D300S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon D300S vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D300S vs Nikon Df Specifications
Nikon D300S | Nikon Df | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon D300S | Nikon Df |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-11-16 | 2013-12-20 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed | Expeed 3 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 36 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 860.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4928 x 3280 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 39 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 309 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 938g (2.07 pounds) | 760g (1.68 pounds) |
Dimensions | 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") | 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 70 | 89 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | 24.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 787 | 3279 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 images | 1400 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL3e | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Retail price | $1,630 | $2,747 |